Georgia reports 23 new Covid-19 cases, reduced quarantine periodAugust 14, 2020 - 15:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Georgia on Monday, June 1 reported 23 coronavirus infections, brining the number of active cases to 204. The country has announced 1306 Covid-19 cases, including 17 deaths and 1085 recoveries, since the beginning of the outbreak. According to fresh figures from Georgia's health authorities, a total of 7597 individuals are under quarantine, while 261 others are watched by doctors. Under a new government decision, people are now required to stay in quarantine for 12 days instead of the previous 14. Also, travelers arriving in Georgia must have a negative coronavirus test result to be allowed in the country and will be obliged to take fresh Covid-19 tests every 72 hours throughout 12 days. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |