Coronavirus in the Caucasus. 10-11 May, 2020

1,680 people of them have been cured.

In total, 32 people died from the beginning of the epidemic in Azerbaijan.

Anti-pandemic response in Azerbaijan

Since May 4, the quarantine regime has been partially relaxed in Azerbaijan, however, it will be completely canceled only on May 31.

In the provinces, all restrictions on movement were lifted, cafes, restaurants and parks opened. In large cities – Baku, Sumgait, Ganja and Lankaran – restrictions on movement remain in force. In order to go out, one still needs to have a certificate of employment or get an sms permission issued for three hours a day.

Buses and metro work. Cafes and restaurants are still closed. All the stores were opened, as well as hairdressing salons, and employees of some state institutions went to work.

This is confirmed by the “Project” media outlet with reference to cadets and their relatives, the information is partially confirmed in the schools themselves.

The traditional parade, which was planned to be held on Red Square on May 9, did not take place. President Vladimir Putin suffered it in mid-April due to an epidemic of coronavirus infection. However, before that, several rehearsals were held, which brought thousands of military personnel and minor cadets from different cities of Russia.

638 people have become sick, 317 of them have been cured.

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Russia now third country in world with the most amount of cases

Russia took the third place in the number of cases of infection – 221 344.

More only in Spain – 264 663 and the United States – 1 million 367 638.

According to official figures, 2,009 people died from coronavirus in Russia. But doctors and experts are confident that the figures are significantly underestimated.

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In total, 46 people have already died from the beginning of the epidemic in Armenia.

3,392 people have become sick, 1,359 people of them have been cured.

Anti-pandemic response in Armenia

The state of emergency is staying in place until May 14.

However, starting May 4, some restrictions on movement have been lifted, and almost all businesses have reopened: plants, shops, hair salons and museums.

Public transportation between cities and villages has resumed. It is still banned within the settlements, though.

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317 people of them have been cured.

In total, 10 people died from the beginning of the epidemic in Georgia.

State of emergency in Georgia

The state of emergency was announced on March 21, and will last until May 22.

The gradual easing of the coronavirus restrictions continues.

Tbilisi and the cities of Batumi and Kutaisi are open for entry and exit, but Rustavi is still under quarantine.

Many businesses have begun operations again.

On May 11, stores opened again – except for those that sell clothes and shoes. Large shopping centers have been still closed.

The remaining restrictions on the state of emergency are still in effect.

Public transport has been suspended and a curfew is in effect from 21:00 to 06:00.

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In Chechnya, one of the quarantine requirements is that you cannot go outside without a special pass. However, women in Chechnya take advantage of the fact that male siloviki observe Caucasian traditions and cannot detain them for violating the regime of self-isolation. They massively take to the streets with children without passes and without masks.

To combat this, the authorities decided to punish their closest male relatives.

This was announced by the speaker of the Chechen parliament Magomed Daudov, the Caucasian Knot agency reported.

In Chechnya, a total of 759 cases of infection confirmed, eight people died.

• Coronavirus in the North Caucasus: cases spike, mistrust in authorities grows

According to official data, 47 people died of coronavirus in Ingushetia since the beginning of the pandemic, 1,199 were infected. However, the human rights center ‘Memorial’ believes that data is actually much higher and has provided the documents to the head of the region.

In particular, by interviewing local residents, Memorial found that at least 27 people died presumably from a coronavirus from April 27 to May 6. The official data for this period is 9 deaths.

A huge number of residents complain that they are denied testing, although they have obvious symptoms of coronavirus. Even doctors who have been working with the infected people have been denied testing.

• Coronavirus in the North Caucasus: cases spike, mistrust in authorities grows

Photo: ambulance doctors in the capital of Ingushetia Magas ask people to stay home

In total, 32 people have already died from the beginning of the epidemic in Azerbaijan.

2,519 people have become sick, 1,650 people of them have been cured.

Anti-pandemic response in Azerbaijan

Since May 4, the quarantine regime has been partially relaxed in Azerbaijan, however, it will be completely canceled only on May 31.

In the provinces, all restrictions on movement were lifted, cafes, restaurants and parks opened. In large cities – Baku, Sumgait, Ganja and Lankaran – restrictions on movement remain in force. In order to go out, one still needs to have a certificate of employment or get an sms permission issued for three hours a day.

Buses work, but the metro is closed. Cafes and restaurants are still closed. All the stores were opened, as well as hairdressing salons, and employees of some state institutions went to work.

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All cases are related to local residents who returned home from Russia, where they studied or worked.

Residents of South Ossetia are being returned from Russia in organized groups on special vehicles allocated by the government of the republic, and immediately after arrival are quarantined.

Since March 20, all educational institutions and many businesses have been closed in South Ossetia. Since April 5, the borders on the Russian and Georgian sides have been completely closed.

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In total, 45 people have already died from the beginning of the epidemic in Armenia.

3,313 people have become sick, 1,325 people of them have been cured.

Anti-pandemic response in Armenia

The state of emergency is staying in place until May 14.

However, starting May 4, some restrictions on movement have been lifted, and almost all businesses have reopened: plants, shops, hair salons and museums.

Public transportation between cities and villages has resumed. It is still banned within the settlements, though.

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309 people of them have been cured.

In total, 10 people died from the beginning of the epidemic in Georgia.

State of emergency in Georgia

The state of emergency was announced on March 21, and will last until May 22.

The gradual easing of the coronavirus restrictions has already begun.

The cities of Batumi and Kutaisi are open for entry and exit, and construction businesses have begun operations again. The restrictions on the operation of online stores and home delivery have been removed.

The remaining restrictions on the state of emergency are still in effect.

Public transport has been suspended and a curfew is in effect from 21:00 to 06:00.

Tbilisi and Rustavi remain closed.

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The fire occurred in a hospital number 50, this is one of the main clinics in Moscow specialized for patients with coronavirus. The alleged cause is an oxygen cylinder explosion.

In Russia, almost 200 thousand infected with coronavirus, more than 1,800 people have died.

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• A timeline of events in the Caucasus related to coronavirus epidemic, 8-9 May, 2020