Cambodian border province authorities are looking at the possibility of implementing strict measures for crossing migrant workers. (Photo: Khmer Times)These measures are the result of what was learntdealing with the Delta variant, which appeared to enter Cambodia via migrantworkers, Khmer Times said.
Cambodia’s neighbour Thailand reported that it hasdetected 514 cases of Omicron – with at least 147 designated as ‘local’ cases.
Most worrying are two separate outbreaks from thedistrict of Kap Choeng in Thailand’s Surin province, which directly bordersCambodia and is the site of the O’ Smach International checkpoint in OddarMeanchey province of Cambodia.
Oddar Meanchey provincial governor Pen Kosal said theprovince is looking at introducing stronger rules for those returning fromThailand.
Ministry of Health spokesman Hok Kimcheng said thatthe 34 cases of Omicron confirmed in Cambodia were all detected in airpassengers.
“Testing happens in three stages. A rapid test onarrival is carried out. PCR tests are only given to those who return a positiverapid test, and results take two to three days. Once we have a positive PCRresult, a sample is sent to determine the variant,” he said.
“The ones who were on the same flights as Omicronpatients or other variants of COVID-19 are not required to undergo quarantineif they return a negative rapid test. If they display symptoms, they shouldseek medical assistance,” he added./.
VNA
