Phnom Penh (FN), Aug. 12 – “Vaccine optimism” can be dangerous. If you are vaccinated, it does not mean you should stop practicing other preventative measures such as wearing a mask in public places or physical distancing and avoiding gatherings, according to the statement of WHO representative office to Cambodia seen by Fresh News on Thursday.

Vaccinations alone are not a “silver bullet”, they are just one of the critical tools in fighting COVID19 and in reducing severe disease, hospitalizations and deaths.

COVID19 transmission can only be suppressed, if we continue to strictly and effectively imple- ment targeted non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) in combination with vaccination. Importantly, adoption of these measures will allow businesses and other sectors to reopen and people to safely maintain their livelihoods and restart their lives.

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