Cambodia registers its first COVID-19 death
- 11 Mar 2021
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Gulf Today Report
One year since the pandemic, Cambodia just recorded its first death on Thursday amid its biggest COVID-19 outbreak so far.
The 50-year-old man passed away from the virus after testing positive less than two weeks ago.
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Since the global outbreak, Cambodia has recorded 1,124 positive cases, it is among the fewest cases in Asia.
However, since Feb.20, there has been a surge in cases. The man tested positive on Feb.27.
Cambodia has started its COVID-19 vaccination programme last month.
