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WHO: 25 countries in Europea reported about new strain of COVID-19

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6 days ago

January 14, 2021

In the absence of intensive control measures, the new "British" strain of coronavirus will further increase the health system's burden, which is alarming, WHO's Regional Director for Europe, Dr. Hans Kluge, Report states.

He noted that 25 countries in the European region have already reported the detection of a new strain of COVID-19.

"With the new strain, the coronavirus infection does not progress more severe or more comfortable than with the usual one. It spreads among all age categories. In a short time, we need to increase anti-epidemic efforts to reduce the virus's spread and save many lives. These are known measures – wearing masks, avoiding large-scale events, distancing, tracing contacts of infected people, and expanding the vaccination process will lead to the expected results. We are monitoring this process, "he said.

Kluge also noted that more than 90 percent of the vaccines produced are in 30 countries globally, stressing that WHO will do everything possible to make the vaccine available to every country.

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Azerbaijan confirms 332 new Covid-19 cases, 12 died

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3 hours ago

January 20, 2021

AzeriTimes.com

Azerbaijan recorded 332 new coronavirus cases, Task Force under the Cabinet of Ministers told Report.

As many as 897 people recovered from the infection, while 12 patients lost their lives over the past day.

So far, 228,028 people have contracted COVID-19 in Azerbaijan, 217,617 have recovered, while 3,044 died. At present, 7,367 people are receiving treatment.

Azerbaijan has conducted 2,336,498 coronavirus tests over the past period, including 7,991 today.

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EU Ambassador expresses condolences to families of 20 January victims

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3 hours ago

January 20, 2021

AzeriTimes.com

"On this day of sorrow, together with the people of Azerbaijan, the EU delegation is mourning the victims of the 'Black January' tragedy," said the head of the EU Delegation to Azerbaijan Kestutis Jankauskas.

"The tragic events underline the need for peace, reconciliation, and humanity for a better future. I express my deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of the January events," the EU ambassador added.

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Netflix to screen popular novel

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4 hours ago

January 20, 2021

AzeriTimes.com

US Netflix will screen Roald Dahl's Matilda, Report mentions, citing The Hollywood Report.

The film will star 11-year-old Alisha Weir. Oscar-winner Emma Thompson will play the role of Agatha Trunchbull, a cruel director in the novel.

According to the plot, Matilda is a wunderkind. But parents treat her with disdain, and the school principal makes fun of her. Matilda decides to reprimand them.

The previous screening of the tale took place in 1996. The film was directed by Danny De Vito and played by Mara Wilson.

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