Effectiveness of Government Interventions to Combat COVID-19 in Cambodia

Abstract

Since early 2020, COVID-19 has threatened our health, social life, and economy globally. The troublesome asymptomatic characteristics of the virus led governments to close schools, restaurants, movie theaters, and other public amenities as safety measures. This, unfortunately, resulted in a slowdown in the economy and a fall in the standard of living. The informal workers, employed on a seasonal, casual, or temporary basis, and lack social protection, suffered badly (Dash & Dash, 2021). However, amidst these challenges, businesses and students have shown remarkable adaptability. Students were forced to adapt to online classes, and businesses had to shift to online sales and delivery. Despite their best efforts, many businesses were forced to close, and students struggled with the transition.