It seems the Delta variant is the one strain now to concern most, and is being found mostly in Phnom Penh. Delta being that of an import, what is the conclusion of how it arrived in the capital. Has it been bought by a migrant worker who had managed to find a way without detection, or that of a returning truck driver delivering to the city. Has there been any foreigner's or countrymen having this Delta variant who had arrived by air?

COVID-19: Daily Cases Keep Decreasing
AKP Phnom Penh, August 27, 2021 --

The daily new infections of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Cambodia keep going down, but still around 400.

According to a press release of the Ministry of Health made public this morning, of the 411 new cases, 85 were imported and the rest were community cases connected to the Feb. 20 outbreak.

The tally jumped to 91,369, including 14,708 imported cases, the same source pointed out.

Moreover, 17 new deaths were reported, but 306 new patients have recovered; bringing the total death and cured cases in the Kingdom to 1,858 and 87,299, respectively.
- AKP

COVID-19: Some 400 New Cases, but 475 New Recoveries
AKP Phnom Penh, August 28, 2021 --

The daily new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Cambodia continue to drop even though in a slow pace.

According to a press release of the Ministry of Health issued this morning, 401 new infections of COVID-19 were detected, of which 116 were imported and the rest were community cases connected to the Feb. 20 outbreak.

The tally thus jumped to 91,770, including 14,824 imported cases, the same source pointed out.

Besides, 475 new recoveries and 12 new deaths were recorded; bringing the total cured cases and death toll in the Kingdom to 87,774 and 1,870, respectively.
- AKP

A catch-up on the MOH COVID-19 figures from the weekend:


Sunday, August 29, 2021
COVID-19: Tally Reaches over 92,000 with 438 New Cases
Cambodia's tally of COVID-19 increased to 92,208 this morning with the detection of 438 new infections; 115 were imported .

Monday, August 30, 2021
408 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported; Tally 92,616
Cambodia reported 408 new infections of COVID-19 this morning; bringing the national counts to 92,616; 90 were imported

Tuesday, August 31, 2021
COVID-19: 123 Imported Cases among 439 New Confirmed Cases
There were 123 imported cases among the 439 new infections of COVID-19 in Cambodia this morning, according to a press release of the Ministry of Health.

The national counts thus jumped to 93,055, including 15,152 imported cases, the same source pointed out.

Besides, it continued, 343 more patients have been cured, but 11 others have lost their lives; bringinig the total recovered and death cases in the Kingdom to 88,786 and 1,903, respectively.

In another news release, the ministry announced the detection of a total of 1,916 cases of Delta variant in Cambodia so far, most of them are in Phnom Penh capital, followed by the provinces of Banteay Meanchey, Oddar Meanchey, and Siem Reap.

Cambodia Receives Two More Million Doses of Sinovac Vaccine
AKP Phnom Penh, August 31, 2021 --

Two more million doses of Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine Cambodia has ordered from China arrived in Phnom Penh this morning.

H.E. Dr. Yuok Sambath, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Health and her colleagues welcomed the vaccines’ arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport.

According to the health secretary of state, these 2 million doses of Sinovac will be used as booster doses.

With the newly-arrived vaccines, Cambodia has currently more than 27 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines from purchases and donations: 7.8 million doses of Sinopharm, 16.5 million doses of Sinovac, 1,739,000 doses of AstraZeneca, and 1,064,600 doses of Johnson & Johnson.

As of Aug. 30, for the target of 10 million adults, 9,175,478 people have obtained their first jab, or 91.75 percent, among them 8,153,574 have been fully vaccinated.

For the children-youth aged 12 to under 18 years old, 1,518,488 or 77.20 percent of the nearly two-million target have received their first dose, while 304,519 already got the 2nd dose.

Besides, 610.428 booster doses have been administered to frontline officials across the countries.

If we add all the figures, Cambodia has so far vaccinated about 66.84 percent of the total population of 16 million.
By C. Nika
AKP

COVID-19: Tally Increases to 93,510 with 455 New Infections
AKP Phnom Penh, September 01, 2021 --

Cambodia this morning reported 455 new cases of COVID-19; bringing the national counts to 93,510, announced the Ministry of Health in a press release.

Of the new confirmed cases, 80 were imported while the rest were linked to the Feb. 20 community outbreak, it said.

Meanwhile, 328 new recoveries, but 13 new deaths were registered; the total recovered and death cases in the Kingdom jumped to 89,114 and 1,916, respectively.
- AKP

COVID-19: 416 New Infections, 386 New Recoveries, 12 New Deaths
AKP Phnom Penh, September 02, 2021 --

A total of 416 new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was reported in Cambodia this morning the tally thus rose to 93,926, according to the Ministry of Health’s press release.

Among the new infections, 112 were imported while the rest were linked to the Feb. 20 community outbreak.

Besides, the ministry announced the recovery of 386 more patients, but 12 new deaths; bringing the total recovered and death cases in the Kingdom to 89,500 and 1,928, respectively.
- AKP

The country mandated that all factories complete 2 Covid tests before Sep 10. I wonder if those numbers will get included.