Influenza is spreading rapidly in many provincial temples during the Pchum Ben holidays. The Ministry of Health has issued a reminder to monks and the public to be careful to prevent infection.
Monks in various temples in Battambang and Takeo have developed high fever, cough and runny nose and have been confirmed to be infected with a flu virus.
The Minister of Health Mam Bun Heng issued a statement on Monday reminding monks and people across the country to take preventative measures.
Mam Bun Heng pointed out that the Ministry of Health has observed that some monasteries have not implemented the prevention measures required by the Ministry of Health. People are urged to wear face masks and frequently wash their hands to prevent the spread of the flu and Covid-19.
Mam Bun Heng reminded people that they should keep a safe social distance of at least 1.5 meters and avoid big crowds. Monks and other temple employees who have symptoms of illness should self-isolate immediately and avoid any contact with other people.
A temple in Battambang reported a mass infection incident on Monday where at least 46 monks had become sick. More than half of the sick monks have since recovered and the remaining sick monks all tested negative for Covid-19 on Monday. CC-TIMES
Influenza outbreak during Pchum Ben
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