14 March 2020, 11:30
Mass events banned in Azerbaijan due to coronavirus
Because of the spread of coronavirus in Azerbaijan, all mass events have been cancelled for a month; the work of cinemas, entertainment centres and gyms is prohibited; the work of public catering establishments is limited.
The "Caucasian Knot" has reported that the coronavirus infection was confirmed in four Azerbaijani citizens who returned from Italy and Iran. The number of those hospitalized with a dangerous virus in the country has reached 15. On March 12, the country fixed the first death from coronavirus. Georgia announced closure of the border with Azerbaijan for 10 days; the decision was made in line with recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO) in order to stop the spread of the virus.
On March 12, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Culture announced the closure of libraries and museums for an indefinite period.
There is no coronavirus pandemic in Azerbaijan; the above measures taken are aimed at the prevention thereof, Ibragim Mamedov, the head of the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers, have announced.
Due to the threat of coronavirus, the Grand Prix of Formula-1 motor race, scheduled for early June in Azerbaijan, may be postponed, the press service of the Ministry of Youth and Sports has informed.
This article was originally published on the Russian page of 24/7 Internet agency ‘Caucasian Knot’ on March 13, 2020 at 11:11 pm MSK. To access the full text of the article, click here.
