Amid assurances that the Westerdam was disease free, hundreds of people disembarked in Cambodia and headed for airports. One was later found to be infected.
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Quieter Response to Coronavirus in Countries Where China Holds Sway
Top officials in Southeast Asia have played down the threat of the virus and shied away from travel bans. Some have even pushed supposed remedies not supported by science.
Building Collapse in Cambodian City Kills at Least 24
The authorities said that the unfinished Chinese-owned project had lacked required permits and had continued despite orders to cease work.