COVID-19: Some 700 New Infections; 113 Imported

Cambodia registered 699 new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) this morning; bringing the tally to 46,065, according to a press release of the Ministry of Health.

Of the new infections, 113 are imported and the rest are community cases linked to the Feb. 20 outbreak.

Meanwhile, 759 more patients have recovered; the total cured patients in the Kingdom rose to 40,769.

Besides, the COVID-19 death toll increased to 509 with 13 new deaths recorded.

The first COVID-19 case was detected in Cambodia in late January 2020 in Preah Sihanouk province. The confirmed cases have surged quickly this year due to the Feb. 20 community outbreak.

Source: Agency Kampuchea Press