The COVID-19 pandemic is spreading quickly in Cambodia. Local authorities based in border areas close are doing their best to deal with illegal entry cases whilst preparing for the worst-cast scenario.
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Soldiers remain on duty around the clock.
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Relevant forces work tirelessly to prevent illegal border crossings.
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Up to 48 checkpoints have been set up across several major border routes in Ha Tien city, Kien Giang province .
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Soldiers go on duty to monitor local rivers due to a number of people attempting to cross the border illegally.
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Border guards from neighbouring localities, including Da Nang and Binh Dinh, are mobilised to support the southwestern region to tighten control of border crossings.
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Soldiers are implementing a range of prevention measures to raise awareness among local fishermen regarding the dangers of the COVID-19 epidemic.
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Soldiers request that residents inform them anytime they detect any cases of illegal entry.
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Kien Giang province is carrying out plans to cope with the worst-case scenario including building a field hospital in Ha Tien city and expanding isolation areas to combat the pandemic.
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