Azerbaijan confirms 273 new COVID-19 cases, 56 recoveries

As many as 273 people have been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus, while 56 others recovered in Azerbaijan, the Task Force under the Cabinet of Ministers said on June 2.

Three coronavirus patients born in 1943, 1954, and 1956 passed away.

So far, Azerbaijan has 5,935 confirmed cases. A total of 3,564 patients have recovered from the disease, while 71 others died. The treatment of 2,300 people (50 are in critical, 73 moderate, others in stable condition) is underway.

A total of 309,901 coronavirus tests have been conducted across the country.

The country imposed a month-long lockdown on March 24 and first extended it until May 31, then June 15.

On May 31, the country eased some restrictions, reopening large shopping centers and malls (except for children and other entertainment centers, cinemas, and public catering spaces), allowing outdoor sports events without spectators. Moreover, on-site customer service in restaurants, cafés, tea houses, as well as all public catering establishments will be restored from 08:00 to 22:00 (except for the public catering establishments using hookah and organization of mass festivities, meetings with more than ten people).