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Georgia reports almost 1,000 coronavirus cases in one day

Over the past day, 988 more people have tested positive for coronavirus in Georgia. Meanwhile, the country has reported 1,595 COVID recoveries and 21 deaths, “QİA.az” informs with reference to the Georgian Government. Georgia has recorded a total of 312,445 cases of coronavirus infection since the pandemic began. To date, 293,052 of them have recovered, while 4,151 have died. Meanwhile, over the past day, Georgian medical specialists conducted… Continue reading Georgia reports almost 1,000 coronavirus cases in one day

India sees highest surge in COVID-related deaths

Over the past day, India recorded 392,488 cases of coronavirus infection, and 3,689 COVID-related deaths, “QİA.az” informs, citing the Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Thus, the country’s total case count has reached 19,557,457, and the death toll hit 215,542. The current daily increase in deaths from the infection is the highest in India since April 29 when this figure was 3,645. However,… Continue reading India sees highest surge in COVID-related deaths

Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan begin withdrawing troops from conflict zone on border

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have begun withdrawing servicemen and military equipment from the zone of armed conflict on the border, “QİA.az” informs with reference to the Border Service of the Kyrgyz State Committee for National Security. “The parties began to withdraw additional forces and equipment from the state border to the points of permanent deployment,” the government agency… Continue reading Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan begin withdrawing troops from conflict zone on border

Germany reports over 16,000 coronavirus cases in one day

Germany recorded 16,290 new cases of coronavirus infection and 110 COVID-related deaths over the past day, “QİA.az” informs, citing the Robert Koch Institute of the Federal German Health Ministry. According to the institute, 3,416,822 people have contracted the novel coronavirus in Germany. To date, the country’s COVID death toll has reached 83,192. A day earlier, the country reported 18,935 new cases and 232 deaths. On March 11, 2020,… Continue reading Germany reports over 16,000 coronavirus cases in one day

Over 150M people contract COVID globally

The number of COVID infection cases detected in the world has exceeded 150 million, according to Johns Hopkins University, which calculates information from international organizations, federal and local authorities, “QİA.az” informs referring to TASS. There are now 150,530,783 infected people in the world, 3,165,978 people have died and 87,570,816 COVID patients have recovered. The biggest number of infections was detected in the US… Continue reading Over 150M people contract COVID globally

Indian strain of COVID-19 found in France

A case of an Indian variant of the COVID-19 was detected in the French department of Lot-et-Garonne, said Benoit Elboud, head of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine regional health organization. According to him, the new strain was found in the analysis of a Frenchman who came from India. People who were in contact with him are also being checked.… Continue reading Indian strain of COVID-19 found in France

Pashinyan calls pace of vaccination against COVID in Armenia ‘shameful’

Acting Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan has called the low rate of those vaccinated against coronavirus in the country shameful and ordered government members to get vaccinated against COVID within a week, “QİA.az” informs referring to Armenian media. “Let’s start with us. Let’s agree that everyone in the hall will be vaccinated against coronavirus within a… Continue reading Pashinyan calls pace of vaccination against COVID in Armenia ‘shameful’

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Georgia to further strengthen army

“Our efforts to strengthen the Georgian Defense Forces will continue,” Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili said at a ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Defense Forces. According to him, today, the Georgian army is the largest state institution in the country, which has won the public trust. The Prime Minister promised to intensify efforts… Continue reading Georgia to further strengthen army

Turkey launches full-scale counter-terrorism ops

Turkey has launched new phases of its domestic counter-terrorism operations in its southeast, the Interior Ministry announced on Thursday. “QİA.az” informs, citing Anadolu Agency, that newly started operations Eren Cudi-Besta and Eren Kazan-Ogul began with the participation of 5,280 security personnel in Sirnak and Hakkari provinces, said the ministry statement. The new phase operations began simultaneously with… Continue reading Turkey launches full-scale counter-terrorism ops