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BA.4, BA.5 sub-variants of Omicron spreading in Cambodia

Cambodia reported 256 new COVID-19 cases on August 18, including infections of the BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variants of Omicron, according to the country’s Ministry of Health.
BA.4, BA.5 sub-variants of Omicron spreading in Cambodia ảnh 1People get vaccinated against COVID-19 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. (Photo: AFP/VNA)
Phnom Penh (VNA) – Cambodia reported 256 newCOVID-19 cases on August 18, including infections of the BA.4 and BA.5sub-variants of Omicron, according to the country’s Ministry of Health.

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen said although therehasn’t been a recorded COVID-related death since April 20, some patients of the sub-variants are showing severe symptoms compared to previousOmicron sub-variants like BA.1 and BA.2.

The majority of recorded patients arereceiving home therapy while those who exhibit severe symptoms will be transferredto hospital, Hun Sen noted.

He added if COVID-19 does not mutatefurther and monkeypox is contained, it will not be necessary to close schoolslike last year.

The PM affirmed that vaccination is playing a crucial role inmaintaining the life in the new normal.

Or Vandine, spokeswoman for theMinistry of Health, said every booster dose, whether the third, fourth, orfifth, protects people from fatalities if they contract the virus and alsostrengthens their immunity to the virus./.
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