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Maximum likelihood estimates, and incidence rate ratios (IRRs) were calculated, and model goodness of fit was assessed. Results: The mean LoS to death was 4.39 days (standard deviation, SD = 5.17). Factors associated with a shorter LoS included critical respiratory symptoms (p = .011), being dead on arrival (p &lt; .0001), advanced age (p = .003), residence in a province (p = .004), presence of multiple chronic conditions (p = .0006), and receiving care at a non-designated COVID-19 treatment facility (p = .005). In contrast, each additional day between SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis and hospital admission was associated with an approximately 9% increase in LoS (95% CI 1.07, 1.10). Conclusions: Despite substantial efforts by the Cambodian government to control the pandemic, many COVID-19 patients died shortly after hospital admission. 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