Coronavirus in the Caucasus. 8-9 May, 2020

In total, 31 people have already died from the beginning of the epidemic in Azerbaijan.

143 new cases, in total 2,422 people have become sick, 1,620 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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According to the Ossetia News portal, in North Ossetia, a doctor and a driver from the same ambulance crew died of coronavirus.

The deceased doctor examined the ambulance drivers before embarking on a shift.

Death toll in North Ossetia increased to 14 people.

Over the past day, 70 new cases of infection were recorded.

The total number of patients reached 1,575.

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This video was shot in a clinic in Vladikavkaz, a huge queue in the corridors, everyone has signs of pneumonia.

Video published by local news portal Ossetia News

626 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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In total, 44 people have already died from the beginning of the epidemic in Armenia.

3,175 people have become sick, 1,267 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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1,576 people of them have been cured.

In total, 28 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 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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69 new cases new cases in Georgia, total 623.

288 people of them have been cured.

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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Another 37 people are waiting for test results.

There are 244 people in quarantine, of which 160 are students who study in Russia and returned home. Another 78 are those who returned home from North Ossetia.

The first cases were recorded in South Ossetia on May 6.

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

Since the end of March 2020, all educational institutions and many companies have been closed in South Ossetia. Since April 5, the borders of the Russian and Georgian sides have been completely closed.

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In total, 43 people have already died from the beginning of the epidemic in Armenia.

3,029 people have become sick, 1,218 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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69 new cases new cases in Georgia, total 623.

288 people of them have been cured.

In total, 9 people died from the beginning of the epidemic in Georgia.

In the Kobuleti district in the Achara region, quarantine was removed from four villages that were completely closed since April 12 due to the high threat of the spread of coronavirus.

Covid-19 was confirmed by a nurse at the Bochorishvili hospital in Tbilisi. It turned out that she also works in a hospital in the city of Sagarejo in the Kakheti region. 60 people who contacted her were identified, they are being tested.

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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Doctor Magomed Abdulkhabirov called the situation with the epidemic in Dagestan catastrophic and sent an appeal to president Putin.

“The official figures of infected and dead are dramatically underestimated. According to colleagues, acquaintances and relatives from villages and cities, they are disturbing: hospitals are full, ambulance calls wait more than seven hours, and test results are received only after 5-7 days.

Medicines are not enough; Computer research has risen sharply, and there are long lines for computed tomography of the lungs.

There are not enough masks and protective uniforms for physicians; the incidence and mortality among medical staff is high.

“This is more than a request! This is a prayer for the salvation of the Dagestanis! ” – says the appeal.

On May 7, it became known that the Mufti of Dagestan, Ahmad Abdulaev, had become infected with the coronavirus. His family members are also sick.

On May 8, 2,372 cases of infection were confirmed in Dagestan, of which 16 people died.

Dagestan remains the leader in the number of infections in the North Caucasus.

Source: ROD Human Rights Center

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