EC presents “Staying safe from COVID-19 during winter” strategy

Today, the Commission adopted a strategy for sustainably managing the pandemic over the coming winter months, a period that can bring a risk of increased transmission of the virus owing to specific circumstances such as indoor gatherings. The strategy recommends continued vigilance and caution throughout the winter and 2021 when they roll out safe and effective vaccines.… Continue reading EC presents “Staying safe from COVID-19 during winter” strategy

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UN office announces agenda of special session of General Assembly on COVID-19 initiated by Azerbaijani president

The agenda of the special session of the UN General Assembly on COVID-19, which will be held at the initiative of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, has been announced, the UN representative office in Azerbaijan told QİA.AZ on Dec. 2. The world leaders, officials, and UN experts will discuss key aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccine distribution,… Continue reading UN office announces agenda of special session of General Assembly on COVID-19 initiated by Azerbaijani president

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Azerbaijani Defense Ministry expresses condolences to Iranian side

Deputy Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Lieutenant General Kerim Veliyev visited the embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Baku on December 2, QİA.AZ reports referring to the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry. The deputy minister of defense has signed a book of condolences which was opened at the embassy in regard to the assassination… Continue reading Azerbaijani Defense Ministry expresses condolences to Iranian side

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People with asthma are 30 % less likely to contract COVID-19, study says

People who experience asthma are 30 percent less likely to contract Covid-19, according to a new research paper. In a 37,000-strong cohort, Israeli experts found a higher proportion of people with asthma in the group who tested negative for coronavirus than those who tested positive. That suggests various factors to do with the common lung condition are somehow nullifying… Continue reading People with asthma are 30 % less likely to contract COVID-19, study says

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Hulusi Akar: “Turkey-Russia Joint Center is under construction”

“Currently, the construction of the Turkish-Russian Joint Center is underway. Our comrades will take office there in a short time. “ “QİA.AZ” informs citing the Anadolu, Turkish National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said. “Turkish and Russian officers will work together to observe the ceasefire,” he said.

Italy to launch first COVID vaccines in January

Italy will launch a massive, free coronavirus vaccination program early next year, Health Minister Roberto Speranza told parliament on Wednesday. “The purchase of vaccines will be centralized. The vaccine cannot be a privilege and should be available to everyone, ” Speranza said. He also noted that the government does not intend to introduce mandatory vaccination. The Minister… Continue reading Italy to launch first COVID vaccines in January

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SOCAR’s Marketing Department earns $ 115 million from exports

In January-October this year, the Marketing and Economic Operations Department of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) exported goods worth $ 114.6 million, “QİA.AZ” says, citing the November issue of the “Export Review” of the Center for Economic Reforms Analysis and Communication. According to the information, this is $ 75 million or 39.6% less than the same period last year. In January-October… Continue reading SOCAR’s Marketing Department earns $ 115 million from exports

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Putin: Russia is interested in CIS partners’ involvement in humanitarian efforts on Karabakh

Russia is interested in the involvement of partners in the CSTO and the CIS in Karabakh’s humanitarian efforts.“QİA.AZ” informs citing the TASS, Russian President Vladimir Putin said today, opening the summit of the leaders of Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) member states. The agreements between Russia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia on Nagorno-Karabakh are consistently implemented, Putin… Continue reading Putin: Russia is interested in CIS partners’ involvement in humanitarian efforts on Karabakh