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Nearly 283000 PCR tests conducted in Georgia since COVID-19 outbreak - MENAFN.COM

BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 12

By Tamilla Mammadova – Trend:

Since the coronavirus outbreak in Georgia, about 283,000 people have been tested for coronavirus with polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in the country, said Deputy Head of the National Disease Control Center Paata Imnadze, Trend reports citing Georgian media.

More than 180,000 per

via iwpr.net08/12/2020

Azerbaijan's Coronavirus Cover Up - Institute for War and Peace Reporting

Activists in Azerbaijan say that the government have been utilising fake news and disinformation as a key part of their response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Tactics have ranged from outright falsifications to overblown accounts of the extent of state aid in an attempt to put a positive spin on the handling of the virus. The authorities have also used the pandemic as an pretext

via menafn08/12/2020

Azerbaijan Railways CSJC discuss issues raised by president (PHOTO) - MENAFN.COM

BAKU, Azerbaijan, Aug.12

Trend:

Azerbaijan Railways CJSC held enlarged meeting in the format of a video conference on issues arising from the speech of the country's president, the company told Trend .

In particular, issues related to the operations of state-owned companies, including Azerbaijan Railways CJSC, arising from Azerbaijani P

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Uzbekistan confirms 670 more COVID-19 cases - MENAFN.COM

BAKU, Azerbaijan, Aug. 12

By Ilkin Seyfaddini - Trend:

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Uzbekistan increased by 670 to 32,215, Trend reports with reference to the Ministry of Health.

To date, 24,090 patients have fully recovered in the country, while 208 have died.

Special Republican Commission for the preparation of

via menafn08/11/2020

Azerbaijan registers 214 new COVID-19 recoveries - MENAFN.COM

By Ayya Lmahamad

Azerbaijan registered 214 new COVID-19 recoveries in the past 24 hours, Operational Headquarters under Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers reported on August 11.

Some 84 patients have been infected and 3 patients have died in the reported period. 

So far, 33,731 COVID-19 cases have b

via theintelligencer08/10/2020

List 3/4 of sports events affected by coronavirus pandemic - The Edwardsville Intelligencer

GYMNASTICS Artistic World Cup in Melbourne, Australia, from Feb. 20-23: China team withdrew. All-Around World Cup in Milwaukee on March 7: Russia team withdrew. Artistic World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan, from March 14, Day 3 of 4, canceled. Artistic World Cup in Doha, Qatar on March 18-21 postponed to June 3-6, postponed. All-Around World Cup in Stuttgart, Germany on March 20-22 canceled. Aerobic World Cup in Cantanhede, Portugal on March 27-29 canceled. All-Around World Cup in Birmingham, England on March 28 canceled. Rhythmic World Cup in Pesaro, Italy on April 3-5 postponed to June 5-7, postponed. Acrobatic World Cup in Sofia, Bulgaria on April 3-5 postponed. All-Around World Cup in Tokyo on April 4-5 canceled. Artistic Jesolo Cup in Italy on April 4-5 canceled. Rhythmic World Cup in Sofia, Bulgaria on April 10-12 postponed to June 29-21, postponed. Acrobatic World Cup in Puurs, Belgium on April 10-12 canceled. Rhythmic World Cup in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on April 17-19 postponed. Aerobic World Cup in Tokyo on April 18-19 canceled. Trampoline World Cup in Brescia, Italy on April 24-25 postponed to June 19-20, postponed. Rhythmic World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan on April 24-26 postponed. Artistic women's European championships in Paris on April 30-May 3 postponed to Kyiv, Ukraine from Dec. 17-20. Artistic Asian championships in Tokyo on May 2-5 canceled. Trampoline European championships in Gothenburg, Sweden on May 7-10 moved to Sochi, Russia from April 29-May 1, 2021. Pan American championships in Utah Valley, United States on May 7-10 postponed. Rhythmic Asian championships in Tokyo on May 8-10 canceled. Rhythmic World Challenge Cup in Portimão, Portugal on May 8-10...

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Azerbaijan reports 278 new COVID-19 recoveries - MENAFN.COM

By Ayya Lmahamad

Azerbaijan registered 278 new COVID-19 recoveries in the past 24 hours, Operational Headquarters under Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers reported on August 10.

Some 79 patients have been infected and 2 patients have died in the reported period. 

So far, 33,647 COVID-19 cases have b

via menafn08/12/2020

Azerbaijan confirms 202 more COVID-19 recoveries - MENAFN.COM

BAKU, Azerbaijan, Aug. 5

Trend:

Azerbaijan has detected 93 new COVID-19 cases, 202 patients have recovered and two patients have died, Trend reports citing the Operational Headquarters under Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers.

To date, 33,824 cases of coronavirus infection have been detected in the country, 31,058 patients have recovered,

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Iran reports over 2500 new coronavirus cases - MENAFN.COM

BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 12

By Elnur Baghishov – Trend:

As many as 2,510 people have been infected with the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the past 24 hours in Iran, said Sima Sadat Lari, spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Trend reports citing the ministry.

According to Sadat Lari, 188 more people have died fro

via menafn08/12/2020

Over 147803 taxpayers apply for state support over COVID-19 - MENAFN.COM

By Ayya Lmahamad

Some 147,803 taxpayers affected by COVID-19 in Azerbaijan have applied for state support as of August 6, local media reported with the reference to the Ministry of Economy on August 11.

The taxpayers applied to the Ministry of Economy of Azerbaijan for financial support, including 29,095 taxpayers affected

via figo.org08/11/2020

Youth and Family Planning during COVID-19 | Figo - International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics

Statistically COVID-19 has low mortality rates for youths and adolescents. What the Coronavirus is instead putting young girls at risk of, is a lack of Family Planning services, which could increase mortality rates as a result. The World Health Organisation states that, for girls aged 15-19, complications from pregnancy and childbirth are the leading cause of death globally.

via globaltimes.cn08/11/2020

Chinese expert team helps Azerbaijan fight COVID-19: FM - Global Times

The work being done by a group of Chinese medical experts aiding Azerbaijan in its fight against COVID-19 has been warmly welcomed and highly praised by the Azerbaijani government and people, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian at Tuesday's media briefing.

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Entry of Azerbaijani carriers to Georgia, Turkey resumed - MENAFN.COM

BAKU, Azerbaijan, Aug.10

By Eldar Janashvili - Trend:

Azerbaijani side held negotiations with Turkey and Georgia, as a result of which the movement of local carriers between the countries was resumed, Head of Azerbaijan's State Road Transport Service under the Ministry of Transport, Communications and High Technologies Habib Hasanov said.

via azertag.az08/10/2020

Azerbaijani products showcased at 4th China High-End Wine and Spirits Expo 2020 - AZERTAC News

Azerbaijani products under “Made in Azerbaijan” brand have been exhibited at the 4th China High-End Wine and Spirits Expo 2020 which was held in the Chinese port city of Qingdao on August 8-10. The event became the first international exhibition of Azerbaijani products held in China this year

via menafn08/12/2020

Azerbaijan to repatriate 74 citizens from Georgia - MENAFN.COM

By Ayya Lmahamad

Azerbaijan will repatriate 279 more people stranded in neighbouring Georgia due to COVID-19, local media reported on August 11.

Of them, 74 are Azerbaijani citizens, 202 Georgian citizens, 2 Russian citizens and 1 Ukrainian citizen.

On August 11, repatriated citizens passed the coronavirus test in one of Tbilisi cl

via menafn08/12/2020

Georgia reports 14 new cases of COVID-19 - MENAFN.COM

BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 12

By Tamilla Mammadova – Trend:

Georgia reported 14 new cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of infected people to 1,278, Trend reports via the National Center for Disease Control.

Four more patients have recovered from the novel virus in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of

via menafn08/11/2020

Georgian Health Ministry purchases rapid COVID-19 tests - MENAFN.COM

BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 11

By Tamilla Mammadova – Trend:

Ministry of Health, Labor and Social Affairs of Georgia has purchased 200,000 antigen and antibody tests with the help of the World Bank and within the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank's Emergency COVID-19 Response Project, Trend reports citing Georgian media.

Health Ministry

via menafn08/11/2020

Azerbaijan confirms 214 more COVID-19 recoveries - MENAFN.COM

BAKU, Azerbaijan, Aug. 11

Trend:

Azerbaijan has detected 84 new COVID-19 cases, 214 patients have recovered and three patients have died, Trend reports citing the Operational Headquarters under Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers.

To date, 33,731 cases of coronavirus infection have been detected in the country, 30,856 patients have recover

via menafn08/11/2020

Azerbaijan's pop-folk ensemble shines at music festival - MENAFN.COM

By Laman Ismayilova

Azerbaijan's pop-folk ensemble Janghi has successfully performed at Music of the World International Ethnic Festival in St. Petersburg. 

The folk ensemble left no one indifferent. The musicians thrilled listeners with their magnificent performance. 

Led by People's Artis

via menafn08/10/2020

Azerbaijan Investment Holding set up - MENAFN.COM

By Ayya Lmahamad

President Ilham Aliyev has signed a decree to set up Azerbaijan Investment Holding that will help control the country's state-owned companies under one umbrella.

The authorized fund of Azerbaijan Investment Holding is AZN 10 million ($5.8m).

According to the decree signed on August 7, the Investment Holdin