India will soon start trials to test the safety, immunogenicity, and efficacy after mixing doses of different brands of COVID-19 vaccines. For the beginning, the trials will include Covaxin, Covishield, and Sputnik-V, which currently have emergency use authorization in the country, going forward the trials may also include jabs that are in the pipeline, senior… Continue reading India to start trials on mixing various COVID vaccines
Armenia: Coronavirus tally nears 222,778
Armenia confirmed 108 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the nationwide tally to 222,778, “QİA.az” informs, citing the National Center for Disease Control and Prevention of the Ministry of Health. The death toll has reached 4,445 as 7 more succumbed to the deadly pathogen. As many as 213,429 people have recovered from the infection so far. 3,822 people are… Continue reading Armenia: Coronavirus tally nears 222,778
AZAL to Increases the Frequency of Flights to Moscow
The National Air Carrier of Azerbaijan (AZAL) is increasing the frequency of special flights operated from Baku to Moscow (Domodedovo Airport) and back. Starting from June 14, one more flight (operated on Mondays) will be added to the existing schedule of two weekly flights (operated on Wednesdays and Sundays). Tickets can be purchased on the… Continue reading AZAL to Increases the Frequency of Flights to Moscow
Georgia reports first case of South African coronavirus strain
Georgia has confirmed the first case of infection with the South African coronavirus strain, “QİA.az” informs. Amiran Gamkrelidze, the head of the National Center for Disease Control and Public Health, said the infected is a Georgian citizen: “He has traveled to Dubai. The indicated person has fully recovered, and his state is currently satisfactory.”
Azerbaijani, Turkish militaries watch F-16 demonstration flights
The Deputy Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan – Commander of the Air Force, Lieutenant General Ramiz Tahirov, who is on a visit to Turkey, participated in the Distinguished Visitors Day held as part of the “Anatolian Phoenix-2021” Exercises. “QİA.az” informs, citing Azerbaijan’s Defense Minister, that first, the guests observed the demonstration flights of… Continue reading Azerbaijani, Turkish militaries watch F-16 demonstration flights
Estonia takes up presidency of UN Security Council for 1 month
Estonia will hold the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for one month starting from June 1, “QİA.az” informs referring to Err.ee. Estonia is planning to raise the issue of new security threats at a high level, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “We will highlight the inextricable link between ensuring human rights and… Continue reading Estonia takes up presidency of UN Security Council for 1 month
Footage from liberated Damirchidam village of Azerbaijan’s Kalbajar district
The Azerbaijani Defense Ministry has prepared video footage from the village of Damirchidam in Azerbaijan’s Kalbajar district liberated from the Armenian occupation. “QİA.az” presents the footage below:
Three of Italy’s 20 regions moved into COVID-19 “white zones”
Three of Italy’s 20 regions and autonomous provinces were moved under low-restriction “white zone” rules on Monday following an ordinance issued by Health Minister Roberto Speranza on Sunday based on epidemiological data showing that the COVID-19 pandemic is slowing down, QİA.AZ reports citing Xinhua. The three “white” regions are Friuli Venezia Giulia in Italy’s northeast, the… Continue reading Three of Italy’s 20 regions moved into COVID-19 “white zones”
Heydar Aliyev Foundation VP Leyla Aliyeva attends ceremony to release sturgeons into water
Co-organized by International Dialogue for Environmental Action (IDEA) Public Union and Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, a ceremony has been held to release 550,000 young sturgeons grown in Khilli-Balig LLC, AzVarvara LLC, Azerbaijan Fish Farm LLC fish hatcheries under the large-scale “Rich Basins” project aimed at the protection and restoration of biological resources… Continue reading Heydar Aliyev Foundation VP Leyla Aliyeva attends ceremony to release sturgeons into water
Comprehensive measures allowed Azerbaijan to gradually ease quarantine regime – President Aliyev
As a result of comprehensive measures our country has gradually eased the quarantine regime, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said in his speech at the closing ceremony of the 74-th videoconference session of the highest governing body of the World Health Organization – the World Health Assembly titled “Ending the current pandemic and preventing the next one… Continue reading Comprehensive measures allowed Azerbaijan to gradually ease quarantine regime – President Aliyev