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Georgia's sick left in agony as affordable medications disappear

One woman was forced to pawn her jewellery to afford life-saving medication for her mother.

Georgia's sick left in agony as affordable medications disappear

By Tamuna Chkareuli

One woman was forced to pawn her jewellery to afford life-saving medication for her mother.

Georgian gym-goers continue protests over COVID-19-related ban

With a large part of economy reopened after the nationwide state of emergency over COVID-19 outbreak, Georgian authorities keep fitness centres and pools closed. 

Georgian gym-goers continue protests over COVID-19-related ban

With a large part of economy reopened after the nationwide state of emergency over COVID-19 outbreak, Georgian authorities keep fitness centres and pools closed. 

South Ossetia confirms first three coronavirus cases

The first infected individual reportedly arrived from Russia and has been under quarantine.

South Ossetia confirms first three coronavirus cases

The first infected individual reportedly arrived from Russia and has been under quarantine.

‘Critical shortages‘ of protective equipment reported in Daghestan’s hospitals 

Despite the shortages, the Health Ministry of Daghestan has tried to discourage the general public from fundraising for equipment medical workers.

‘Critical shortages‘ of protective equipment reported in Daghestan’s hospitals 

By OC Media

Despite the shortages, the Health Ministry of Daghestan has tried to discourage the general public from fundraising for equipment medical workers.

Georgian Church refuses to change Communion ritual despite coronavirus fears

On Tuesday, Georgia’s National Centre for Disease Control confirmed that the Church had asked them to disinfect their churches. 

Georgian Church refuses to change Communion ritual despite coronavirus fears

On Tuesday, Georgia’s National Centre for Disease Control confirmed that the Church had asked them to disinfect their churches. 

Azerbaijani authorities close down opposition office ‘over coronavirus fears’

The leader of the Movement said this was not the first time the government had deprived them of their offices.

Azerbaijani authorities close down opposition office ‘over coronavirus fears’

The leader of the Movement said this was not the first time the government had deprived them of their offices.

First Case of novel coronavirus confirmed in Armenia

The infected man was repatriated from Iran on 28 February. 

First Case of novel coronavirus confirmed in Armenia

The infected man was repatriated from Iran on 28 February. 

Azerbaijan confirms first coronavirus case in the country

The first person identified with the virus is a Russian citizen who came to Azerbaijan from Iran.

Azerbaijan confirms first coronavirus case in the country

The first person identified with the virus is a Russian citizen who came to Azerbaijan from Iran.

First coronavirus case confirmed in Georgia

The virus was found in a 50-year old Georgian national who had travelled to Iran and entered Georgia from Azerbaijan.

First coronavirus case confirmed in Georgia

The virus was found in a 50-year old Georgian national who had travelled to Iran and entered Georgia from Azerbaijan.

Rural maternity wards in Armenia to be closed

The withdrawal of state funding from some of Armenia’s most rural maternity wards has triggered protests.

Rural maternity wards in Armenia to be closed

The withdrawal of state funding from some of Armenia’s most rural maternity wards has triggered protests.