COVID-19: Cambodia orders restaurant owners to follow preventive measures
Phnom Penh governor Khuong Sreng has warned that any restaurants which do not follow medical guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19 would be temporarily closed until they comply with regulations.
Spraying disinfectant at a school in Cambodia (Source: Phnom Penh Post)
Phnom Penh (VNA) - Phnom Penh governorKhuong Sreng has warned that any restaurants which do not follow medicalguidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19 would be temporarily closed untilthey comply with regulations.
In a statement on May 18, Sreng said somerestaurant and food stall owners are not implementing measures put in place bythe Health Ministry to protect themselves and customers.
The owners must provide hand sanitiser at theentrance of their premises and assign staff to check the temperature ofcustomers before allowing them in, he added.
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Spraying disinfectant at a school in Cambodia (Source: Phnom Penh Post) 
