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Last updated March 20, 2024
Created March 20, 2024
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Name Webpage capture on the news article about S'ville factory workers suspended for quarantine, lockdown breaches
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The article reports on Preah Sihanouk provincial governor's order to freeze wages and benefits at New Star Shoes Co Ltd after workers escaped quarantine amid a Covid-19 outbreak. Operations at the Sihanoukville factory halted on April 26 due to Covid-19 cases. Governor Kuoch Chamroeun's directive aims to curb further spread, with escapees facing penalties including fines and imprisonment. The factory, employing 1,582 workers, faces suspension of contracts for 712 employees. The governor emphasizes strict enforcement of quarantine regulations, including vehicle impoundment for escapees. This underscores the seriousness of containment efforts amid the pandemic, prioritizing public health and safety.

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  • English