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Azerbaijan extends special quarantine regime until July 1, 2026 VIDEO

Azerbaijan extends special quarantine regime until July 1, 2026 VIDEO

Baku, March 16, AZERTAC

Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Ali Asadov has signed a resolution extending the special quarantine regime in the country.

According to the resolution, the special quarantine regime will remain in effect until 06:00 on July 1, 2026, to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection and its potential complications.

Azerbaijan extends special quarantine regime until July 1, 2026 VIDEO

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