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 | 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. |