Special quarantine regime in Azerbaijan extended until December 28

Special quarantine regime in Azerbaijan extended until December 28
# 19 November 2020 13:55 (UTC +04:00)

Currently, there is a high dynamics of infection with a new type of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the world. For this reason, appropriate measures are being taken to prevent the spread of the virus, and many countries apply strict quarantine rules, APA reports.

In order to prevent the spread of the virus in Azerbaijan and its possible complications, the term of the special quarantine regime in the country will be extended until 06:00 on December 28, 2020.

However, due to the high dynamics of COVID-19 infection in recent days, it was decided to apply the following restrictions:

- In Sheki, Lankaran, Gakh, Zagatala, Bilasuvar, Jalilabad, Masalli, Ismayilli, Guba, Khachmaz districts, where the strict quarantine regime is applied, the duration of these measures is extended until 06:00 on December 7, 2020;

-Restrictions on passenger transportation in the Baku metro will be extended until 06:00 on December 28, 2020;

-From 00:00 on November 21, 2020 to 06:00 on December 28, 2020, public transport will be suspended throughout the country on Saturdays and Sundays;

- From 00:00 on November 21, 2020 to 06:00 on December 28, 2020, on-site services will be suspended in all other areas, except for vital activities, including pharmacies and grocery stores;

-From November 21, 2020, during the period of special quarantine regime, the use of medical masks in all indoor and outdoor areas of the country is mandatory. The control regime for the use of masks is tightened.

We would like to remind you that failure to use a medical mask in appropriate places or to wear it in accordance with the required norms creates liability in accordance with the law.

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