Media Review for July 10

The high cost of agricultural products in the markets, a look at the strict quarantine regime, as well as the situation with the coronavirus pandemic, are topics of today's media.

Müsavat.com discusses high prices for fruits and vegetables with experts. One of the reasons for this is the ban on the delivery of fruits and vegetables from districts to the capital associated with the pandemic. Accordingly, prices are inadequate for the season.

Experts note that usually from April to October, agricultural products declined in price. However, we should not forget such a factor as water shortage formed due to problems with the Kura.

The website Yenisabah.az provides the opinion of Professor Adil Geybullah about the need to abolish the strict quarantine regime. He believes that preference should be given to educational work.

It is also necessary to restore travel to the districts, as people still travel using alternative routes.

People ignore the strict quarantine rules, organize mass celebrations and fun-filled feasts in their homes.

Before eliminating the quarantine, it is necessary to prepare instructions for the appropriate behavior; penalties must also be applied.

The website Oxu.az gives the opinion of the infectious disease specialist regarding the situation with the coronavirus pandemic. Despite the measures taken, the number of infected people exceeds 500 daily. The total number of infected people is 22 thousand.

A doctor at the Central Oilmen’s Hospital reports that there are currently no free beds in the hospital. Over 160 people undergo treatment. Of these, 16 are in intensive care and are connected to an artificial respiration apparatus.

An infectious disease doctor reports that the disease is getting “younger” and there are no age-related exceptions.

In Azerbaijan, the coronavirus has become even more aggressive, and it is not yet possible to say when the epidemic will subside.