Phnom Penh: The Phnom Penh Capital Administration has issued an official decision to hold weddings and religious events with a maximum of 200 people, as in accordance with Prime Minister’s announcement during the inauguration of the MLMUP building. The decision will also start to be valid today onwards.

The Official Decision has stated, however, that the 200 participants allowed per event is for the host family, relatives and invited guests. Chefs, bands and waiters are not included. The host must have a suitable private venue for a wedding or other traditional ceremony and must apply to the district administration of the venue first for inspection and final decision.

The host must also sign a contract with the district administration of the venue to be responsible for implementing standard operating procedures on the weddings and other traditional ceremonies at the context of the Covid-19.

Relevant ministries and institutions, in particular, must strictly implement health safety measures, such as the obligation to wear a mask (except when eating and drinking), the obligation to maintain safety distancing between seats, as well as sanitation, disinfection and temperature measurement. The guidelines has also reminded to always adhere to the “3 do's and 3 don't's” to avoid the spread of Covid-19 during the events.