Azerbaijan confirms 315 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths

Azerbaijan confirmed new 315 coronavirus cases, a daily record, bringing the total number to 8,191 as of June 9, the Task Force under the Cabinet of Ministers told Report.

As many as 229 people recovered from the infection, while five coronavirus patients passed away.

So far, a total of 4,606 patients have recovered from the disease, while 98 others died. The treatment of 3,487 people is underway.

A total of 349,200 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).