Azerbaijan confirms 352 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths

352 people have been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus, while 210 others recovered in Azerbaijan as of June 11, the Task Force under the Cabinet of Ministers told Report.

Six patients with positive coronavirus passed away. 

So far, Azerbaijan has 8 882 confirmed cases. A total of 4 930 patients have recovered from the disease, while 108 others died.

The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to impose a weekend curfew in Baku, Sumgayit, Ganja, Lankaran cities and Absheron region on June 6-8, to slow down the spread of coronavirus.

Activities in all areas of service, as well as the movement of transport (except for special-purpose cars, emergency vehicles, ambulances, and service automobiles of organizations authorized to operate) in four cities and Absheron region, will be halted from 00:00 on June 6 to 06:00 am on June 8.

Citizens will be prohibited from leaving their places of residence on the date mentioned above, except the cases of imminent danger to their life and health and an urgent need for medical care, and participation in the funeral of close relatives. In such cases, they are allowed to leave home only through emergency medical services or upon permission by the Duty Services Administration Department of the Interior Ministry calling Call Center 102.