Phnom Penh (FN), Nov. 17 – Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen said the China-aided vaccine has helped Cambodia successfully fights the pandemic. He said the additional 2 million doses of vaccines handed over today will further contribute to the kingdom’s vaccination campaign. It will be used as booster shot for adults and the two doses for children aged 5 and above.

Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen spoke during the handover ceremony of Sinovac vaccine at the Phnom Penh International Airport on Wednesday.

As of 17 November 2021, Cambodia has received 36.8 million doses of China-aided vaccine, of which 8.3 million were donated. Cambodia has so far vaccinated over 87 percent of the total population.

Cambodia is among countries with high rate of vaccination both inside and outside the region. In this regard, Cambodia has built a strong herd immunity, which paves way for reopening of the socio-economic activities.
=FRESH NEWS