Phnom Penh (FN), Dec. 15 – Cambodia will give a third dose or booster shot against COVID19 for children aged 5 to under 18 years old, starting from January 2022, speaking at the inauguration ceremony of Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh on Wednesday.

“I approved booster shot for children aged 5 to under 18 by choosing Phnom Penh as the starting point,” the premier said.

“The Standing Committee of the National Committee to Combat COVID19 requested me to approve the vaccination campaign for more than 2 million children nationwide. I am delighted to see Cambodian children courageously rush to vaccinate,” the premier added.

Cambodia has so far vaccinated more than 88 percent of the total population. More than 2.5 million people have received third dose or booster shot.
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