Phnom Penh Post - Two drug suspects killed in collision
Two suspected drug traffickers were killed Sunday when they were run over by a motorbike hauling 2 tonnes of rice on a trailer after being knocked off their bike by the side mirror of a passing car. Police said Sok Phearun, 31, and Men Kunthea, 32, were speeding through Meanchey district at 5pm before being killed by the passing vehicle. Police said the victims were carrying four bags of illegal narcotics.
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Locations shut, dozens more Covid-19 positiveThe Ministry of Health has closed 23 locations in connection with the February 20 community transmission of Covid-19 and summoned for testing anyone who had direct contact with affected people and places. The number of discovered related infections has risen to 76, including 39 women. In a press release,
Cambodia's Covid cluster cases rise to 137The Ministry of Health on February 24 recorded 40 more cases of Covid-19, with 38 linked to the February 20 community transmission. Of the 40, two are imported cases involving Chinese passengers. The 38 include two Vietnamese nationals and one Cambodian, with the rest being Chinese. This brings the total cases
Covid cluster raises alarm, health bodies urge vigilanceThe Ministry of Health and the World Health Organisation (WHO) in Cambodia have expressed great concern over the February 20 cluster transmission of Covid-19 in the community. Both entities appealed for vigilance and cooperation in curbing further spread of the virus. Ministry spokeswoman Or Vandine said
PM confirms third Covid-19 community transmissionPrime Minister Hun Sen on February 20 announced the Kingdom's third outbreak of Covid-19 community transmission after 32 people tested positive in just over 10 hours. Addressing the public from his residence after an emergency meeting, Hun Sen said: "I dub it February 20 Community Event, in which 32 cases
Cambodia's cluster cases jump to 259The Ministry of Health on February 27 recorded 26 more cases of Covid-19 linked to the February 20 community transmission, bringing the total to 259 in one week. The 26 include three Vietnamese nationals and one Cambodian, with the rest being Chinese. The ministry noted that five of the Chinese
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