April 2, 2020
Monks and others bless locals in Takeo province in late March 2020 (Ouch Sony/VOD)

In Takeo, No Virus Cases, but Practical, Spiritual Precautions Prevail

In Takeo province — where no one has been confirmed infected with Covid-19 — and other parts of the country, authorities are preparing health institutions and raising public awareness about preventative health measures, while religious leaders share blessings to ward off evil, ghosts and the respiratory disease.