Coronavirus: Georgia bans air conditioning in vehiclesMay 29, 2020 - 14:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Georgia will prohibit the use of air conditioners in vehicles, shops and in closed spaces, said Paata Imnadze, the deputy head of the country's National Center for Disease Control. According to him, domestic air conditioners, which are most common in Georgia, contain a high risk. He explained that the use of air conditioners that do not take in outside air will be prohibited. Georgia on Friday, May 29 reported eight new coronavirus infections, bringing the number of active cases to 158. The country has announced 746 Covid-19 cases, including 12 deaths, since the beginning of the outbreak. According to fresh figures from Georgia's health authorities, A total of 2966 individuals are under quarantine, while 250 others are watched by doctors. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |