The Kandal Provincial Administration on April 12 imposed a ban on dine-in at all eateries and the sale of alcoholic drinks at all shops across the province for two weeks as parts of measures to stop the spread of Covid-19.

The ban, effective through April 18, applies to all public and privately-owned markets, supermarkets, marts, restaurants, diners, food stalls, cafes and the like.

"Food and beverage businesses are allowed to open for take-away orders only," it said.

The provincial hall instructed the relevant authorities to strictly conduct regular inspection. Anyone or business caught violating the ban will face prosecution without any exception, it said.