What's the government response timeline for Azerbaijan?

From announcement on 24th February: "The Action Plan against the epidemic was approved on January 30. From the first day of the epidemic, preventive measures are being taken at all border checkpoints in Azerbaijan, including airports. From that date, passengers arriving in Azerbaijan from all directions are strictly checked, and to date, no cases of coronavirus infection have been registered in our country." ( https://nk.gov.az/az/article/677/)

'Operational Headquarters' set up by Government under the Cabinet of Ministers to "prevent danger that the coronavirus pandemic could cause, to implement prophylactic and urgent measures." Other aims are to "regularly inform the population about the situation". ( https://nk.gov.az/az/article/680/)

Mobile hospitals set up on the Iranian-Azerbaijani border "to organize the initial examination of persons entering the territory of Azerbaijan from the border checkpoints with the Islamic Republic of Iran. Those who have passed the initial examination and have not been diagnosed with the disease will be able to continue their journey without any obstacles. If symptoms are detected, they will be sent to hospitals under medical supervision." So only those passing from Iran are tested. https://nk.gov.az/az/article/681/

On Friday, February 28, Azerbaijan's health authorities announced the first confirmed case of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country. The patient - a Russian citizen - recently arrived from Iran, which is severely impacted by the virus, with 388 confirmed cases recorded as of Saturday, February 29. On Saturday, February 29, Azerbaijani authorities announced that their border with Iran will be closed for two weeks to limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Iranian and Azerbaijani citizens returning to their home country will be exempted, but they will go through medical tests and may be subject to quarantine measures for 14 days. Buta Airways will continue to operate between the two countries but only for Iranian and Azerbaijani citizens returning to their respective countries. http://www.sehiyye.gov.az https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/318791/azerbaijan-first-case-of-covid-19-confirmed-february-28 https://menafn.com/1099944353/Azerbaijans-Health-Ministry-distributes-information-materials-related-to-coronavirus

First Covid case in Azerbaijan; government announce "appropriate measures have been taken to limit the spread of the virus and prevent its undesirable consequences, including the identification of the patient's contacts in order to obtain all necessary information to identify the source and ways of transmission of the virus and other cases of infection." https://nk.gov.az/az/article/682/

Iranian-Azerbaijani border is closed, for a preliminary two week period. A "special corridor" is provided for Azerbaijani nationals returning from Iran (14-29 day quarantine). https://nk.gov.az/az/article/686/

Second and third Covid cases, "Appropriate measures are taken to identify the contacts of these patients in connection with the detection of other cases of infection." https://nk.gov.az/az/article/685/

In order to prevent infections [...] in all educational institutions located in the country from 3 to 9 March 2020(the first day of study is set for March 10) a decision was made to suspend the teaching and learning process in all educational institutions and to postpone all related activities. ( http://nk.gov.az/az/article/691/)

"Special state medical institutions have been identified for laboratory diagnosis of coronavirus infections. [...] If they feel the symptoms of respiratory disease (fever, weakness, cough, nausea, shortness of breath), they can immediately call the emergency number 103 (inside Baku) or 113 (outside Baku) and get a medical examination." https://nk.gov.az/az/article/692/

First Covid case in Azerbaijan; government announce "appropriate measures have been taken to limit the spread of the virus and prevent its undesirable consequences, including the identification of the patient's contacts in order to obtain all necessary information to identify the source and ways of transmission of the virus and other cases of infection." (Source 1) As of June 11, it seems as if Azerbaiijan continues to have a robust contact tracing procedure in place. "Active case finding and event-based surveillance for influenza-like illness were activated in early March and any gaps in active case finding and event-based surveillance systems were assessed. The current surveillance strategy is based on the rapid identification and isolation of suspected cases and contact tracing. Surveillance for COVID-19 is conducted jointly by TABIB (Management Union of the Medical Territorial Unions) under the State Mandatory Health Insurance Agency and the Ministry of Health. TABIB is responsible for collecting the information about the new cases, which is being then transmitted to MoH for joint analysis of the cases and situation. Single unified database for COVID-19 has been developed to collect information. The Republican Center for Hygiene and Epidemiology together with TABIB is conducting contact tracing." (Source 2) Source 1 https://nk.gov.az/az/article/682/ Source 2 (not able to archive) https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/azerbaijan/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.4%20Monitoring%20and%20surveillance&Type=Section

School closures extended to 27/03 ( https://nk.gov.az/az/article/702/)

"The traditional Novruz festivities to be held in March in Baku and various regions of the country are being canceled. Based on consultations with experts and the recommendations of the World Health Organization, the operational headquarters urges individual agencies not to hold any mass events in the near future, and to change the dates of events already scheduled. It is also recommended that weddings and such gatherings be postponed in the coming months, and that mourning ceremonies not be held en masse, as there is a high risk of contracting the virus in crowded places." ( https://nk.gov.az/az/article/706/)

Azerbaijan Travel site notes in its covid-19 update that all public events and mass gatherings have been cancelled since March 14th : " All mass events throughout the country, including cultural and sporting events, have been suspended since 14th March. Cinemas, museums, theatres, entertainment centres and gyms in the country have stopped functioning since 14th March. The organisation of mass celebrations and meetings in restaurants and cafes has been prohibited." https://azerbaijan.travel/covid-19-en

Government imposes restrictions on gatherings. While the exact threshold of what constitutes a gathering is unclear, given the strict lockdown measures I infer a quite strict restrictions on gathering as well. https://jamestown.org/program/azerbaijan-hopes-to-minimize-ramifications-of-coronavirus-crisis/

Azerbaijani-Georgian border is closed, again allowing passage with quarantine for Azerbaijani nationals. https://nk.gov.az/az/article/721/

Russian border also closed. https://nk.gov.az/az/article/737/

"Vehicles, as well as the bus station area, waiting room, service rooms, cultural and sanitary-hygienic areas are disinfected daily at the official bus and bus station complexes operating in the country together with the carriers carrying out international and domestic passenger transportation, and the process will continue on holidays." - Ministry of Transport announcement ahead of Novruz national holiday. ( https://mincom.gov.az/az/view/news/858/neqliyyat-rabite-ve-yuksek-texnologiyalar-nazirliyi-novruz-bayrami-gunlerinde-xususi-ish-rejiminde-fealiyyet-gosterecek)

Entry limited to Baku, Sumgayit and Absheron. "For this purpose, starting from 00.00 on March 19, special purpose vehicles, including ambulances, emergency recovery, rescue, as well as trucks registered in the cities and regions of the country and their passengers will be allowed to travel to Baku, Sumgayit and Absheron. Release to the region will be suspended until March 29. Transportation of passengers (buses, minibuses, taxis, etc.) registered in Baku, Sumgayit and Absheron districts from other cities and regions of the country to Baku, Sumgayit and Absheron region is prohibited." ( https://nk.gov.az/az/article/740/)

School closures extended to 20/04 ( https://nk.gov.az/az/article/747/)

"In accordance with the recommendations and requirements of the World Health Organization, a number of rules have been applied in Azerbaijan to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, which has been declared a global pandemic, as well as social restrictions. To this end, mass events have been canceled." https://nk.gov.az/az/article/758/

The opening hours of restaurants and cafes have been shortened. With the exception of its grocery stores and pharmacies, the activities of large shopping centers and malls in the country will be suspended for one month from 00:00 on March 23, 2020. ( https://nk.gov.az/az/article/758/)

All public transport still running. ( https://mincom.gov.az/az/view/news/862/-baki-taksi-xidmeti-mmc-koronavirusun-yayilmasi-ile-mubarize-uzre-tedbirleri-davam-etdirir)

Nationwide quarantine implemented, including the prohibition of workplaces. ( https://nk.gov.az/az/article/778/)

"Trains in the Baku Metro will be suspended from 22:00 on March 31, 2020 to April 20, 2020. Passenger transportation in Baku will be carried out by regular and express buses. We once again urge citizens not to leave their homes unless absolutely necessary, to wait for the distance between people on public transport." ( https://nk.gov.az/az/article/781/)

Azerbaijan implements stay-at-home orders. "People are permitted to leave their residences in case of urgent medical need, imminent danger, or if visiting authorized retail facilities like grocery stores, gas stations, or pharmacies." When leaving their places of residence individuals have to obtain permission by sending a text message in accordance with purpose of leave. https://nk.gov.az/media/files/4600c0c7c504091e68ec769922fefe2c.pdf; https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/

"As part of the measures taken by the state to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan, people are required to stay in private homes and apartments, permanent or temporary residence. Exit of people from private houses and apartments - in case of urgent medical care, in case of imminent danger to life and health, visiting authorized retail and public service facilities, in case of household waste disposal, as well as performing duties in organizations operating under special regime possible with the purpose. In connection with the above, the activities in other areas, except for the areas of work and services necessary for the life and activity of people, will be suspended from 00:00 on March 31, 2020 to 00:00 on April 20, 2020." https://nk.gov.az/az/article/778/

"The Operational Headquarters under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan has made such a decision in connection with the movement restriction in the country from 00:00 (GMT+4) April 5, 2020 to 00:00 April 20, 2020 to protect life and health of the population, ensure uninterrupted operation of state structures and life support facilities, as well as activity of economic entities in the current situation at the appropriate level. Restrictions on movement have been imposed in Azerbaijan within the framework of the special quarantine regime introduced in the country in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus infection (COVID-19), Trend reports. In order to ensure the protection of life and health of the population, uninterrupted operation of state structures and life support facilities, as well as activities of economic entities at the appropriate level, the Operational Headquarters under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan has made the following decision in connection with the introduction of restrictions on movement in the country from 00: 00 April 5, 2020 to 00:00 April 20, 2020" https://en.trend.az/azerbaijan/politics/3217188.html

"Along with supporting businesses the governmentallocated 400 million manat (235.2 million USD) to support social protection of citizens. Within the framework of the social package 190 manat ($112) lump-sum was planning to be paid to 200,000 unemployed citizens in April and May (then number was increased to 600,000). Another 50,000 unemployed people will get 300 manat aid per month. For the employees who had the salary higher than the monthly average the upper limit of social aid is set at 712 manat. Social protection measures also include the creation of 50,000 paid public jobs, the increase of monthly preferential electricity consumption limit for citizens by 100 kilowatts per hour in April and May, allocation of 40 million manat (23 million USD) for the training of students from low-income families and 280 million manat (164 million USD) for the vital passenger transportation. According to the taken measures in social sphere 20 million manat worth unemployment insurance payments will be expanded to 20,000 people." https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2020/04/23/azerbaijans-response-to-covid-19-related-economic-problems/ *** [“The average monthly salary as of January will be taken as the main criterion for partial payment of the workers' salaries,” Jabbarov said. This amount reaches 712 manat ($418), the minister said adding that the salary of each employee, the amount of which is lower than indicated, will be fully paid by the state to the enterprise. "For an employee receiving a salary higher than the monthly average salary, the upper limit is set at 712 manat,” he said.] https://en.trend.az/azerbaijan/business/3220269.html

[Azerbaijan: Crackdown on Critics Amid Pandemic The arrests followed President Ilham Aliyev’s earlier comments indicating he would use measures supposedly designed to tackle the coronavirus pandemic to crack down on the opposition. It is another disturbing example of the government’s contempt for free speech and political critics. Arresting people for violating Covid-19 emergency measures may actually increase disease transmission if the authorities place people in crowded detention facilities where the virus could spread easily, Human Rights Watch said. Both regional monitoring bodies and national groups have criticized conditions in Azerbaijan’s detention facilities for administrative detainees as poor and inappropriate for the length of sentences imposed.] https://www.hrw.org/news/2020/04/16/azerbaijan-crackdown-critics-amid-pandemic

"As of April 25, Azerbaijan has confirmed 1617 cases of COVID-19 within its borders. There have been 21 confirmed deaths. All of Azerbaijan’s borders are currently closed to passenger traffic. Flights into and out of Azerbaijan are no longer available." https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/

Measures extended through May 4th. https://www.rferl.org/a/covid-19-iran-tehran-reopen-afghanistan-russia-azerbaijan/30562733.html

Measures extended through May 4th. https://www.rferl.org/a/covid-19-iran-tehran-reopen-afghanistan-russia-azerbaijan/30562733.html

"Thus, from 00:00 on April 27, 2020 across the country: 1) Reception of citizens in “ASAN Service” Centers starts with online queuing in advance through ASAN mobile application, website and call centers. 2) Activities are resumed in the following areas of work and services: Individual teaching and tutoring services (excluding group classes) Book sales Newspaper sales Stationery sales Printing and photocopying activities Photo studios / photo studios Cleaning services in individual apartments Tailoring services Cosmetics and perfumes sales Clothing sales Shoes and sale of leather goods sale of gold, other ornaments and pawnshop activities sale and repair of mobile devices, spare parts and accessories sale and repair of computer equipment sale of electronics and household appliances sale of furniture sale of cars sale of chemical products sale of flowers and plant products sale of agricultural machinery, spare parts and equipment sale of fertilizers and agrochemical products Restrictions on the activities of the above-mentioned areas under Shopping Centers and Malls remain in force." https://cabmin.gov.az/az/article/822/

On April 29, The Cabinet of Ministers of Azerbaijan announced restrictions on entry and exit at the state border of Azerbaijan excluding freight and charter flights were extended until May 31, 2020. See official website https://cabmin.gov.az/az/article/828/

"In accordance with international practice, special state medical institutions have been identified for laboratory diagnosis of coronavirus infections. Laboratories in specialized medical institutions are built in full compliance with all biosafety and other quality standards set by the World Health Organization (WHO), tests are performed by highly qualified personnel, and the accuracy of test results is monitored by special programs. Laboratory tests for coronavirus are strictly prohibited in other state and non-state medical institutions! Appropriate measures will be taken against all medical institutions violating this requirement in accordance with the law. Recently, our citizens have some questions about the laboratory diagnosis of coronavirus infections. The operational headquarters under the Cabinet of Ministers states that in order to detect coronavirus infections in a timely manner, it is important to take test samples from people who are currently from or in contact with the confirmed disease. At present, in accordance with the WHO protocol, medical examinations of these persons in the laboratories of specially allocated state medical institutions are carried out at the expense of the state budget. If they feel the symptoms of respiratory disease (fever, weakness, cough, nausea, shortness of breath), they can immediately call the emergency number 103 (inside Baku) or 113 (outside Baku) and get a medical examination." https://nk.gov.az/az/article/692/

"information of the Task Force under the Cabinet of Ministers, the activity of passenger transportation of Baku Metro will be resumed from 06:00 am, May 9, 2020" https://apa.az/en/infrastructure/Baku-Metro-appeals-to-citizens-320265

Restrictions on stay at home requirements (with going to work only with permit or leaving the house through SMS system) will be lifted as of May 18. https://www.news.az/news/azerbaijan-to-cancel-sms-permission-system-as-covid-19-quarantine-eases

The closures will continue until 31 May 2020. https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/

The closures will continue until 31 May 2020. https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/

The closures will continue until 31 May 2020. https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/

The restrictions will continue until 31 May 2020. https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/

The closures will continue until 31 May 2020. https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/

Following a rise in COVID 19 infections, the government has decided to reintroduce the curfew again until the end of the weekend. https://uk.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-azerbaijan/azerbaijan-will-reimpose-some-restrictions-to-halt-virus-after-rise-in-infections-idUKL8N2DG5OI

Following a rise in COVID 19 infections, the government has decided to reintroduce the curfew again until the end of the weekend. https://uk.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-azerbaijan/azerbaijan-will-reimpose-some-restrictions-to-halt-virus-after-rise-in-infections-idUKL8N2DG5OI

Internal flights can be resumed from July 15 onwards, however with safety measures. https://uk.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-azerbaijan/azerbaijan-extends-coronavirus-restrictions-until-july-1-idUKL8N2DM57I

Azerbaijan continues to close its borders until June 1st. https://uk.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-azerbaijan/azerbaijan-extends-coronavirus-restrictions-until-july-1-idUKL8N2DM57I

Amid the rising discontent, the government said that the worsening COVID-19 situation in the country required it to impose another two-day lockdown. The quarantine regime will be imposed in Baku, which accounts for roughly half of all coronavirus cases in the country, as well as the cities of Ganja, Lankaran, Sumgayit, Absheron, Yevlakh, and the regions of Ismailli, Kurdamir and Salyan. https://eurasianet.org/azerbaijan-imposes-second-weekend-lockdown-amid-anti-police-outrage

After the weekend, the ban on leaving the house was lifted again (16th was a public holiday so it "did not count" according to authorities).

Azerbaijan has imposed a two-week quarantine regime and re-introduced electronic permits to control residents’ movement as the country faces a spike in COVID-19 cases. residents must now send a text message to the authorities any time they want to leave home, and can do so only under a limited set of circumstances, including visiting the doctor or shopping for food. https://eurasianet.org/azerbaijan-re-introduces-electronic-permits-to-restrict-movement-as-covid-spread-worsens

Azerbaijan has imposed a two-week quarantine regime and re-introduced electronic permits to control residents’ movement as the country faces a spike in COVID-19 cases. residents must now send a text message to the authorities any time they want to leave home, and can do so only under a limited set of circumstances, including visiting the doctor or shopping for food. https://eurasianet.org/azerbaijan-re-introduces-electronic-permits-to-restrict-movement-as-covid-spread-worsens

Azerbaijan has imposed a two-week quarantine regime and re-introduced electronic permits to control residents’ movement as the country faces a spike in COVID-19 cases. residents must now send a text message to the authorities any time they want to leave home, and can do so only under a limited set of circumstances, including visiting the doctor or shopping for food. https://eurasianet.org/azerbaijan-re-introduces-electronic-permits-to-restrict-movement-as-covid-spread-worsens

Azerbaijan has imposed a two-week quarantine regime and re-introduced electronic permits to control residents’ movement as the country faces a spike in COVID-19 cases. residents must now send a text message to the authorities any time they want to leave home, and can do so only under a limited set of circumstances, including visiting the doctor or shopping for food. https://eurasianet.org/azerbaijan-re-introduces-electronic-permits-to-restrict-movement-as-covid-spread-worsens

Azerbaijan has imposed a two-week quarantine regime and re-introduced electronic permits to control residents’ movement as the country faces a spike in COVID-19 cases. residents must now send a text message to the authorities any time they want to leave home, and can do so only under a limited set of circumstances, including visiting the doctor or shopping for food. https://eurasianet.org/azerbaijan-re-introduces-electronic-permits-to-restrict-movement-as-covid-spread-worsens

The lockdown has been extended until the beginning of August. https://iclg.com/briefing/13981-covid-19-extension-of-the-special-quarantine-regime-in-azerbaijan

The lockdown has been extended until the beginning of August. https://iclg.com/briefing/13981-covid-19-extension-of-the-special-quarantine-regime-in-azerbaijan

The lockdown has been extended until the beginning of August. https://iclg.com/briefing/13981-covid-19-extension-of-the-special-quarantine-regime-in-azerbaijan

The lockdown has been extended until the beginning of August. https://iclg.com/briefing/13981-covid-19-extension-of-the-special-quarantine-regime-in-azerbaijan

The lockdown has been extended until the beginning of August. https://iclg.com/briefing/13981-covid-19-extension-of-the-special-quarantine-regime-in-azerbaijan

The lockdown has been extended until the beginning of August. https://iclg.com/briefing/13981-covid-19-extension-of-the-special-quarantine-regime-in-azerbaijan

The lockdown has been extended until the beginning of August. https://iclg.com/briefing/13981-covid-19-extension-of-the-special-quarantine-regime-in-azerbaijan

The lockdown has been extended until the beginning of August. https://iclg.com/briefing/13981-covid-19-extension-of-the-special-quarantine-regime-in-azerbaijan

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/azerbaijan/coronavirus Weekend closures of public transport in certain areas (Baku, Jalilabad, Ganja, Masalli, Mingachevir, Sumgayit, Yevlakh, as well as the districts of Absheron, Barda, Goranboy, Goygol, Khachmaz and Salyan)The Baku Metro will be closed from 4 July until the end of the quarantine regime. \

The authorities have extended the ‘quarantine regime’ in Azerbaijan to 31 August. Additional restrictions are in place in: Baku, Jalilabad, Ganja, Masalli, Mingachevir, Sumgayit, Yevlakh, as well as the districts of Absheron, Barda, Goranboy, Goygol, Khachmaz and Salyan. From the 5 August, you are no longer required to register on the government’s database or gain SMS approval to move within the quarantine zones listed above. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/azerbaijan/coronavirus

Workers at Azerbaijani state carpet production company Azerkhalcha (‘Azerbaijani carpet’) have said they have not received their salaries for almost half a year. Over a dozen former and current employees from branches throughout the country confirmed to OC Media that they had either been paid irregularly or not at all since February. The company put it’s workers on temporary leave at the end of March after the COVID-19 pandemic hit Azerbaijan. /web/20200817235939/ https://oc-media.org/workers-at-azerbaijani-state-carpet-company-not-paid-for-almost-half-a-year/

Taking into account the positive dynamics in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen the economic activity, the Operational Headquarters has decided to allow the activities of some areas of production, trade and services. https://www.news.az/news/azerbaijan-eases-some-coronavirus-restrictions-1 (for some reason, I cannot save this page on wayback).

Entry and exit of the following persons to and from the territory of the cities of Baku, Sumgayit, Ganja, Yevlakh, Masalli, Jalilabad and Mingachevir and Absheron, Barda, Salyan, Khachmaz, Goranboy and Goygol districts shall be carried out in the following order: - Persons wishing to attend the funeral of a close relative on the basis of a permit obtained from the 102 Call Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan; - On the basis of a certificate issued by a doctor in connection with urgent medical need or scheduled treatment; - Persons possessing tickets to domestic and international flights on the basis of their tickets and persons who have entered the country from the state border on the basis of a stamp in their passports. The Operational Headquarters hereby brings to the attention of citizens that sanitary and epidemiological requirements must be rigorously observed in order to synchronize economic activity with measures to prevent the spread of the infection. Compliance with sanitary and epidemiological requirements is the only way to continue and expand economic activity further. https://www.news.az/news/azerbaijan-eases-some-coronavirus-restrictions-1

Entry and exit of the following persons to and from the territory of the cities of Baku, Sumgayit, Ganja, Yevlakh, Masalli, Jalilabad and Mingachevir and Absheron, Barda, Salyan, Khachmaz, Goranboy and Goygol districts shall be carried out in the following order: - Persons wishing to attend the funeral of a close relative on the basis of a permit obtained from the 102 Call Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan; - On the basis of a certificate issued by a doctor in connection with urgent medical need or scheduled treatment; - Persons possessing tickets to domestic and international flights on the basis of their tickets and persons who have entered the country from the state border on the basis of a stamp in their passports. The Operational Headquarters hereby brings to the attention of citizens that sanitary and epidemiological requirements must be rigorously observed in order to synchronize economic activity with measures to prevent the spread of the infection. Compliance with sanitary and epidemiological requirements is the only way to continue and expand economic activity further. https://www.news.az/news/azerbaijan-eases-some-coronavirus-restrictions-1

No new policy

No new policy

There are restrictions on groups larger than 5 people. https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/

"Is public transportation operating? Yes Limited public transportation is available in Baku. Until August 31, 2020, buses will only function during the week (not on Saturday and Sunday). The Baku Metro is closed until August 31." https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/

"Azerbaijani authorities have extended quarantine restrictions until at least August 31 in areas that have seen a rise in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. The affected areas are Baku, Jalilabad, Ganja, Masalli, Sumgayit, Yevlakh, Absheron, Goranboy, Goygol, Mingachevir, Barda, Khackmaz, and Saylan. Under the measures, entry and exit from the above-mentioned areas is restricted, public transport is not operational during weekends, and many nonessential businesses will remain closed. Additionally, for the remainder of the country, protective face masks are compulsory in public spaces, and gatherings of more than five people are prohibited. Many nonessential businesses remain closed. Land borders remain closed until at least August 31, and most passenger flights are suspended." https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/365826/azerbaijan-authorities-extend-quarantine-measures-in-some-areas-until-august-31-update-11

"Azerbaijani authorities have extended quarantine restrictions until at least August 31 in areas that have seen a rise in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. The affected areas are Baku, Jalilabad, Ganja, Masalli, Sumgayit, Yevlakh, Absheron, Goranboy, Goygol, Mingachevir, Barda, Khackmaz, and Saylan. Under the measures, entry and exit from the above-mentioned areas is restricted, public transport is not operational during weekends, and many nonessential businesses will remain closed. Additionally, for the remainder of the country, protective face masks are compulsory in public spaces, and gatherings of more than five people are prohibited. Many nonessential businesses remain closed. Land borders remain closed until at least August 31, and most passenger flights are suspended." https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/365826/azerbaijan-authorities-extend-quarantine-measures-in-some-areas-until-august-31-update-11

"All land and air traffic in and out of Azerbaijan will remain closed at least through August 31, 2020." https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/

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Covid testing available https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/

No new policies