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The Cambodian capital and a nearby province have been quarantined after a COVID-19 outbreak, linked to a visit by the Hungarian foreign minister. YSchools, bars and cinemas have been closed, and the prime minister and 4 other ministers are in self-isolation after meeting with Peter Szijjártó. His trip generated at least four cases of coronavirus in Cambodia.
In early November, the Hungarian head of diplomacy paid a short visit there., He then tested positive for Covid-19 upon arrival in Thailand, where infections related to his visit were also reported.
Hungarian ambassadors in Cambodia and Thailand were also confirmed with coronavirus after Minister Peter’s visit. Strapper.
At least 1,000 people in connection with Minister Szijjarto’s visit, including Prime Minister Hun Sen and his wife, were examined in Camodgia. Four ministers were also quarantined after meeting with Szijjártó. In photos of the meeting between Szijjártó and Hun Sen and other politicians, none of the participants appear to be wearing masks. At the time, Szijjártó described his country as a “bridge to Europe” for Cambodia. The Guardian.
Cambodia, the country with only 300 COVID cases and no pandemic deaths
Cambodia has largely prevented the coronavirus pandemic by imposing strict measures upon entry into the country. The country reported only 301 infections and no deaths from the pandemic.
Authorities appear to be taking no risks and have closed schools in the capital Phnom Penh and Kandal province for two weeks after the Education Ministry said it could not collect enough information about students who had direct or indirect contact with Szijjártó. writes Mediafax.
Schools across the country reopened just last week, after closing in March.
For their part, the Thai authorities also confirmed that a Hungarian diplomat traveling in the same car as the minister tested positive. Another 16 people who came into contact with him had negative results. The country has so far reported 3,847 infections and 600 deaths.
By contrast, Hungary has reported an increase in the number of cases since September, with more than 4,000 infections daily.
Editor: Luana Pavaluca
