The revision increases the fines for those who escape from quarantine and those who help plan or assist with escapes. A separate sub-decree specifically related to Covid-19 was also issued, stipulating that the fine for quarantine escapee will be from one to five million riel. The revised sub-decree No 129, signed by Prime Minister Hun Sen, amended provisions related to fines in Article 8. The chapter said those who initiate, lead, instruct, incite, persuade or intentionally help people under quarantine to escape will pay fines of 10 to 50 million riel. The health ministry said that from February 10-17, a total of 3,236 volunteers had been vaccinated against Covid-19.

Source: The Star February 21, 2021 08:39 UTC