Azerbaijan confirms 513 new COVID-19 cases, eight deaths

Azerbaijan reported 513 news COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number to 20,837 as of July 6, the Task Force under the Cabinet of Ministers told Report. 

As many as 440 people recovered from the infection, while eight coronavirus patients passed away. 

So far, a total of 12,182 patients have recovered from the disease, while 258 others died. The treatment of 8,397 people is underway.  

Today, a total of 6,240 coronavirus tests have been conducted across the country.

On July 2, the government extended the special quarantine regime to July 20.

It will cover Baku, Jalilabad, Ganja, Lankaran, Masalli, Sumgayit, Yevlakh cities, and Absheron district, as well as Goranboy, Goygol, Mingachevir, Barda, Khachmaz, Samukh, Siyazan, and Sheki districts.

The Baku Metro will suspend its activity from 00:00 am on July 4, 2020, through 06:00 am on July 20, 2020.

The entire public transport will not operate on weekends during the special quarantine regime in the cities and districts mentioned above. 

People will be able to leave their places of residence only upon permission by sending a text message.