213 new cases of COVID-19 infection detected in Azerbaijan
Baku/17.07.21/Turan: Over the past day, 213 new cases of coronavirus infection have been identified in Azerbaijan, 88 patients have recovered, two patients with COVID-19 have died, the Operational Headquarters under the Cabinet of Ministers said on Saturday, July 17.
The total number of infected people in Azerbaijan was 338 183 people, including 331 200 recovered, 4991 died, treatment of 1 992 active patients continues.
Over the past 24 hours, 10,817 coronavirus tests have been carried out.
Also, over the past day, 39,986 people have been vaccinated against coronavirus in Azerbaijan. At the same time, the number of those who received the first dose of the vaccine was 17 430, the second dose - 22 556 people.
The total number of vaccinated in the country is 4 323 487, including the first dose of the vaccine was received by 2 566 320, the second dose - 1 757 167 people. — 06D-
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On Thursday, overcast weather is expected in the capital will be overcast, with light rain possible in the morning. There will be a moderate southeast wind. The temperature at night will be between +8 and +10°C, and during the day, it will range from +12 to +15°C. Humidity will be 65-75% both at night and during the day. Precipitation will occur in the eastern part of the country. There may be fog in some areas, with a moderate east wind.
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