As of 9 June 2022
Regional overview
Confirmed daily COVID-19 cases in 2022, between January 1, 2020 and June 9, 2022 in the 6 countries of the Eastern Partnership
Source: Sciences Po Media lab Coronavirus Country Comparator
Situation report Armenia
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Cases of COVID-19
— COVID-19 infections are decreasing in Armenia, with average daily cases at less than 1% of peak
— There have been 423,006 infections and 8,625 coronavirus-related deaths reported in the country since the pandemic began.
Measures to contain the epidemic
— As of May 1, 2022, Armenia has waived the requirement of passengers to present a vaccination document or negative PCR test upon entry. Armenia remains open to foreign visitors by air and land.
— The quarantine regime, which replaced the state of emergency in Armenia in September 2020, remains in effect until June 20, 2022, allowing restrictive measures to change at short notice.
Vaccine
— Armenia has administered at least 2,150,112 doses of COVID vaccines so far. Assuming every person needs 2 doses, that’s enough to have vaccinated about 36.3% of the country’s population.
Situation report Azerbaijan
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Cases of COVID-19
— COVID-19 infections are decreasing in Azerbaijan, with average daily cases at less than 1% of peak.
— There have been 792,785 infections and 9,713 coronavirus-related deaths reported in the country since the pandemic began.
Measures to contain the epidemic
— Corona restrictions have been largely lifted. Public facilities are mostly open. However, restrictions on the use of public services remain in place for the unvaccinated. Foreign certificates are accepted as proof of full vaccination or recovery. It is obligatory to wear a mouth-nose protection in indoor areas and public transportation.
— At present, entry into the country is only possible by plane. However, as of 15 April 2022, the obligation to present a negative PCR test for COVID-19 is abolished for foreigners arriving in the Republic of Azerbaijan, and passengers of domestic flights will not be required to provide the document.
— Among the initiatives by Azerbaijan to respond to the coronavirus crisis, robust strategies were adopted to minimize its impact on society, including social protection of women and children, displaced persons, older population, people with disabilities and migrants.
Vaccine
— Azerbaijan has administered at least 13,728,289 doses of COVID vaccines so far. Assuming every person needs 2 doses, that’s enough to have vaccinated about 68.5% of the country’s population.
Situation report Belarus
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Cases of COVID-19
— COVID-19 infections are decreasing in Belarus, with average daily cases at less than 1% of peak.
— There have been 982,867 infections and 6,978 coronavirus-related deaths reported in the country since the pandemic began.
Measures to contain the epidemic
— On April 3rd, Belarus has lifted its covid-related borders restrictions, which were in place since October 2020. Now Belarus citizens can now freely cross the border, while foreign travelers can enter Belarus with a PCR test or vaccination proof. Citizens of Russia and Ukraine are exempted from this requirement due to the geopolitical situation.
— Schools and workplaces have no lockdown measures or recommendations. People are no longer encouraged to stay at home or isolate.
Vaccine
Situation report Georgia
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Cases of COVID-19
— COVID-19 infections are decreasing in Georgia, with average daily cases at less than 1% of peak.
— There have been 1,655,221 infections and 16,811 coronavirus-related deaths reported in the country since the pandemic began.
Measures to contain the epidemic
— Practically, all the restrictions and regulations have been waived, except for the uniform wearing of masks. Facemasks are mandatory only at healthcare facilities and in public transport from May 2, 2022. It is no longer compulsory to wear the facemask at schools.
— A complete report on government measures implemented in Georgia against COVID elaborates on the four stages from preventing to slowing, managing, and adapting to the coronavirus.
— Georgia’s government has published many resources with recommendations and guidelines on personal hygiene, self-isolation, pregnancy and breastfeeding, risk groups, media, catering and traveling.
Vaccine
— Georgia has administered at least 2,895,967 doses of COVID vaccines so far. Assuming every person needs 2 doses, that’s enough to have vaccinated about 38.9% of the country’s population.
Situation report Republic of Moldova
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Cases of COVID-19
— COVID-19 infections are decreasing in Moldova, with average daily cases at less than 1% of peak.
— There have been 519,001 infections and 11,544 coronavirus-related deaths reported in the country since the pandemic began.
Measures to contain the epidemic
— Since 16 March 2022, most of the COVID-19 related bans have been removed by Moldovan authorities. All public spaces, including markets, restaurants, bars, theatres, cinemas are operating as usual, without any limit on the numbers of guests. You should still wear a mask in all closed places, such as public transportation and supermarkets. No COVID-19 certificate is required in public spaces. Schooling is in-person.
— Due to war in neighbouring Ukraine, on 23 February 2022 Moldovan authorities declared a State of Emergency for a period of 60 days in light of regional crisis. This has now been extended until 20 June 2022.
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Situation report Ukraine
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COVID-19 cases
— Ukraine is reporting 7 infections per 100K people reported last 7 days, or 499 new infections on average each day, that is 1% of the peak — the highest daily average reported on February 10.
— There have been 5,014,929 infections and 108,605 coronavirus-related deaths reported in the country since the pandemic began.
Measures to contain the epidemic
On March 26, Ukraine has abandoned its quarantine zone system. During the state of war, employees are not obligated to vaccinate. Healthcare authorities are preparing for a spike in COVID cases, although it is difficult to obtain real data.
Vaccine
— Ukraine has administered at least 31,668,577 doses of COVID vaccines so far. Assuming every person needs 2 doses, that’s enough to have vaccinated about 35.7% of the country’s population.
— Ukraine’s Ministry of Health encourages its citizens who flee the war to get vaccinated abroad when they have a chance to do so: particularly, in Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Moldova, Hungary, and Czechia.
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