Coronavirus in the Caucasus. “Dagestan is in a very difficult situation, many have died” - appeal of MMA world champion Nurmagomedov

In total, 41 people have already died from the beginning of the epidemic in Azerbaijan.

3,518 people have become sick, 2,198 people of them have been cured.

Coronavirus control measures in Azerbaijan

Quarantine in Azerbaijan will last until May 31, but most of the restrictions have already been lifted. People can move freely within their city or village, all quarantine bans on almost all types of businesses have been lifted, including hairdressing salons, museums, open parks.

All cafes and restaurants are open, but only from 8:00 to 18:00.

All stores are operating, except for shopping centers.

In Baku, public transport, including the metro, has been brought back online.

The cities of Baku, Sumgait, Ganja, Lankaran and the Absheron peninsula are still closed for entry and exit.

Borders are closed and air traffic is suspended.

Any mass events, including weddings and commemorations, are forbidden.

Gyms, entertainment centers, all educational institutions and kindergartens are closed.

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218 new cases in one day in Armenia.

In total, 64 people have already died from the beginning of the epidemic.

5,041 people have become sick, 2,164 people of them have been cured.

Anti-coronavirus measures in Armenia

The state of emergency will remain in force in Armenia until June 13.

However, restrictions on movement have already been lifted and almost all businesses have opened: enterprises, shops, hairdressers, museums.

From May 18, public transport has been restored, and will be regularly sanitised. All passengers must use face masks while on public transport.

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456 people of them have been cured.

In total, 12 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.

Many businesses have begun operations again.

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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Nurmagomedov is a Dagestan by origin. His father continued to live in Makhachkala, there he became infected with the coronavirus, was transported to Moscow and is now in intensive care in a very difficult situation.

In the video, Khabib Nurmagomedov says:

“In Dagestan, a very difficult situation, deplorable. The hospitals are crowded. A lot of people got sick, a lot of people died. We need to listen to doctors, the only way to win this disease. The hospitals already lack equipment and medicines. Only self-isolation can solve this problem. Everyone gets sick, the disease does not choose the poor or the rich. I personally have more than 20 close relatives lying in intensive care, a lot of friends have died. Think of your parents and grandparents. ”

Khabib Nurmagomedov is the current champion of the main international UFC lightweight championship and takes the second line in the UFC official ranking of the best fighters in the world, regardless of weight category.

Officially, in Dagestan 3,460 cases of coronavirus were detected, 29 of them died. However, authorities have confirmed that since the start of the epidemic, more than 700 people have died from pneumonia, and nearly 15,000 are in hospitals with this diagnosis.

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In total, 40 people have already died from the beginning of the epidemic in Azerbaijan.

3,387 people have become sick, 2,055 people of them have been cured.

Coronavirus control measures in Azerbaijan

Quarantine in Azerbaijan will last until May 31, but most of the restrictions have already been lifted. People can move freely within their city or village, all quarantine bans on almost all types of businesses have been lifted, including hairdressing salons, museums, open parks.

All cafes and restaurants are open, but only from 8:00 to 18:00.

All stores are operating, except for shopping centers.

In Baku, public transport, including the metro, has been brought back online.

The cities of Baku, Sumgait, Ganja, Lankaran and the Absheron peninsula are still closed for entry and exit.

Borders are closed and air traffic is suspended.

Any mass events, including weddings and commemorations, are forbidden.

Gyms, entertainment centers, all educational institutions and kindergartens are closed.

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In total, 61 people have already died from the beginning of the epidemic in Armenia.

4,823 people have become sick, 2,019 people of them have been cured.

Anti-coronavirus measures in Armenia

The state of emergency will remain in force in Armenia until June 13.

However, restrictions on movement have already been lifted and almost all businesses have opened: enterprises, shops, hairdressers, museums.

From May 18, public transport has been restored, and will be regularly sanitised. All passengers must use face masks while on public transport.

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432 people of them have been cured.

In total, 12 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.

Many businesses have begun operations again.

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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