BAKU, Azerbaijan, Oct.16
Trend:
Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection cases have grown in several countries, including Azerbaijan, in recent days, the Operational Headquarters under the Cabinet of Ministers, Trend reports on Oct.16.
According to the operational headquarters, for the above reason, given the existing sanitary and epidemiological situation, it was decided to introduce several restrictions within the special quarantine regime in the country.
Based on the sanitary and epidemiological situation, the number of active patients infected with coronavirus, as well as the rate of infection, the following restrictions will be applied.
From 00:00 (GMT +4) October 19 to 06:00 November 2, 2020, the Baku Metro’s operation will be suspended;
From October 19 to November 2, 2020, all educational institutions in the country will be closed.
According to the relevant order of the Cabinet of Ministers, the number of employees working in the offices of state structures will be reduced to 30 percent, other employees will continue working remotely. The same rules are also recommended to be applied for institutions and organizations working in the private sector and other fields.
People over 65 who are at high risk are advised not to leave the house without necessity.
"We urge our citizens once again to strictly observe the rules of personal hygiene, as well as medical and preventive rules, use protective masks, leave the house only when necessary, have less contact with strangers in public places, observe the existing quarantine conditions," the operational headquarters added.