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Doc67 wrote: Fri Feb 18, 2022 1:46 pm
AndyKK wrote: Fri Feb 18, 2022 1:17 pm Just to know what the situation is in the Asia-Pacific region.
I was informed by two very relevant sources of information about the omicron virus surging throughout the city weeks ago. But it seems to be played down by medical authorities, maybe it may upset investments, or the usual denial.

Malaysia, South Korea break daily coronavirus case records as Asia-Pacific region grapples with omicron surge

https://www.msn.com/en-xl/asia/top-stor ... hp&pc=U531
Of Thailand, Vietnam, South Korea and Malaysia, all countries in the teeth of this Omicron wave, Cambodia has the highest % of Omicron amongst those tested and sequenced. Yet it has the lowest numbers of infections by far. We all know the truth of the matter. As long as the government can hold its nerve for a month or so, we will get through this without pointless lockdowns or business closures.

This explains it nicely.

New cases per day:

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% of those tested are Omicron:

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I agree with what you are saying in one way, but people are not only sick but are dying.
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Chuck Borris wrote: Fri Feb 18, 2022 1:51 pm
Qedres wrote: Fri Feb 18, 2022 1:28 pm I need a PCR test to fly out of Cambodia on Wednesday.

What happens if I test positive? Will that be reported and will I be visited and forced to quarantine facility?
If you have apartment or hotel who will accommodate you and dont have severe symptoms you"ll will probably be allowed to quarantine at home. But you cant be never sure...
Everyone I known who has it / known who has had it just tested themselves at home using home kits without involving the authorities at all. When the test returns a positive result, they'll usually take another one just to be sure, and when that is also positive, they simply stay at home and self isolate, regardless of what type of accommodation they live in.

I'm quite sure that it's now got to the stage where medical authorities only become aware / involved in covid cases if some sort of hospitalisation is needed. Other than that, there is no record of it.
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xandreu wrote: Fri Feb 18, 2022 4:12 pm
Chuck Borris wrote: Fri Feb 18, 2022 1:51 pm
Qedres wrote: Fri Feb 18, 2022 1:28 pm I need a PCR test to fly out of Cambodia on Wednesday.

What happens if I test positive? Will that be reported and will I be visited and forced to quarantine facility?
If you have apartment or hotel who will accommodate you and dont have severe symptoms you"ll will probably be allowed to quarantine at home. But you cant be never sure...
Everyone I known who has it / known who has had it just tested themselves at home using home kits without involving the authorities at all. When the test returns a positive result, they'll usually take another one just to be sure, and when that is also positive, they simply stay at home and self isolate, regardless of what type of accommodation they live in.

I'm quite sure that it's now got to the stage where medical authorities only become aware / involved in covid cases if some sort of hospitalisation is needed. Other than that, there is no record of it.
OP is asking for PCR test to flying out of the country. You need official test done.
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Doc67 wrote:Actually, it is a crime not to report it, though staying home and keeping quiet is still solid advice!

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I'm definitely wrong then. I know of at least 30+ people who have had it in the last 4-6 months. Small local business owners just put a sign and say "closed for a while" but when asking them why on Telegram, they say they tested positive. Same for co-workers and all that. I understand the need for tracking at the onset when trying to contain it all, but it's a bit ridiculous to try and keep tabs on everything now, given the vaccination rate and all that. It's everywhere and just have to live with it at this point. Everyone I know, locals and expats, just test themselves and stay at home if positive. I don't see the reason, besides just keeping track of stats (but we all know those have always just been very rough estimates anyways). Maybe just so the Sangkat or Kahn are aware of any increases?
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Chuck Borris wrote: Fri Feb 18, 2022 5:42 pm
xandreu wrote: Fri Feb 18, 2022 4:12 pm
Chuck Borris wrote: Fri Feb 18, 2022 1:51 pm
Qedres wrote: Fri Feb 18, 2022 1:28 pm I need a PCR test to fly out of Cambodia on Wednesday.

What happens if I test positive? Will that be reported and will I be visited and forced to quarantine facility?
If you have apartment or hotel who will accommodate you and dont have severe symptoms you"ll will probably be allowed to quarantine at home. But you cant be never sure...
Everyone I known who has it / known who has had it just tested themselves at home using home kits without involving the authorities at all. When the test returns a positive result, they'll usually take another one just to be sure, and when that is also positive, they simply stay at home and self isolate, regardless of what type of accommodation they live in.

I'm quite sure that it's now got to the stage where medical authorities only become aware / involved in covid cases if some sort of hospitalisation is needed. Other than that, there is no record of it.
OP is asking for PCR test to flying out of the country. You need official test done.
Exactly. When you get a pre-flight test at one of the official testing locations, if you test positive they are obliged to report it to the incompetent authorities.
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Bitte_Kein_Lexus wrote: Fri Feb 18, 2022 6:09 pm
Doc67 wrote:Actually, it is a crime not to report it, though staying home and keeping quiet is still solid advice!

post532153.html#p532153
I'm definitely wrong then. I know of at least 30+ people who have had it in the last 4-6 months. Small local business owners just put a sign and say "closed for a while" but when asking them why on Telegram, they say they tested positive. Same for co-workers and all that. I understand the need for tracking at the onset when trying to contain it all, but it's a bit ridiculous to try and keep tabs on everything now, given the vaccination rate and all that. It's everywhere and just have to live with it at this point. Everyone I know, locals and expats, just test themselves and stay at home if positive. I don't see the reason, besides just keeping track of stats (but we all know those have always just been very rough estimates anyways). Maybe just so the Sangkat or Kahn are aware of any increases?
I think the authorities are getting a bit embarrassed by the official figures which are obviously hopelessly inaccurate. The world can see that they have given up any reasonable test and report system, if only for statistical purposes. If everyone who self tested positive were to report it, their phones would never stop ringing and by the time the got to everyone they would all be clear of the virus.

Cambodia has the highest Omicron ratio of positive tests of it's neighbours, but the lowest cases per million. It's looking a bit silly now...

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