As of 25 August 2022
Regional overview
Confirmed daily COVID-19 cases in 2022, between 1 January 2020 and 25 August 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
— Armenia is reporting that the past week of August 15-21, 1,913 new cases have been confirmed, which is 64 more than 2 weeks earlier.
— There have been 432,274 infections, 8,648 coronavirus-related deaths, and 412,661 recoveries reported in Armenia 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, had expired on June 20, 2022, thereby annulling all remaining quarantine measures.
— The government of Armenia is reporting on Activities neutralising social consequences of COVID-19, including such beneficiaries as families with children, the unemployed, pregnant women, entrepreneurs and workers in the business sectors hit most by the pandemic, socially deprived families, and students. Beneficiaries can submit proposals to receive financial aid.
Vaccine
— Armenia has administered at 2,150,112 doses of COVID vaccines so far. Assuming every person needs 2 doses, that’s enough to have vaccinated about 33.3 % of the country’s population.
Situation report Azerbaijan
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Cases of COVID-19
— Azerbaijan is reporting 653 new COVID-19 cases on August 24.
— There have been 809,335 infections, 9,795 coronavirus-related deaths, and 795,900 recoveries reported in Azerbaijan since the pandemic began.
Measures to contain the epidemic
— The quarantine regime is in place in Azerbaijan until 6:00, 1 November 2022. This entails the requirement of a full COVID-19 vaccination or recovery document for entry to the country and to public services such as malls, hotels, theaters, and restaurants. Since 15 april 2022, PCR tests are not required nor accepted upon entry. Facemasks are recommended, but not required. In addition, borders with neighboring countries are closed, and travelling is only possible by plane.
— 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 13,848,567 doses of COVID vaccines so far. Assuming every person needs 2 doses, that’s enough to have vaccinated about 48.3% of the country’s population.
Situation report Belarus
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— Belarus is expecting a new COVID-19 wave by September 2022 because the Ministry of Health is starting to consider COVID-10 a seasonal illness.
— There have been 994,037 infections, 7,118 coronavirus-related deaths, and 985,592 recoveries 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
— Belarus has administered at least 13,981,294 doses of COVID vaccines so far. Assuming every person needs 2 doses, that’s enough to have vaccinated about 67.7% of the country’s population.
— In response to the new coronavirus strain cases, the Ministry of Health launched new vaccination campaign. Vaccinations will now be conducted for children aged 5-17 with two doses of Sinopharm, while adults can be vaccinated either with Sputnik Light, two doses of Gam-Covid-Vac, or Sinopharm, followed by one booster dose of either.
Situation report Georgia
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— During the week of August 14-21, Georgian authorities reported 12,595 new cases of COVID-19, as well as 12,329 recoveries, and 6 fatalities. This is a slight improvement from the situation 2 weeks ago.
— There have been 1,723,087 infections, 16,883 coronavirus-related deaths, and 1,637,293 recoveries reported in the country since the pandemic began.
Measures to contain the epidemic
— Amiran Gamkrelidze, the Head of the National Centre for Disease Control, assures that the “pandemic situation in Georgia is under control” as figures of coronavirus-related deaths have been unchanged for weeks.
— 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. Since May 2, 2022, it is no longer compulsory to wear the facemask at schools or outside.
— 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.
— The National Center for Disease Control and Public Health (NCDC) published its 9th report on the progress of COVID-19 in Georgia
Vaccine
— Georgia has administered at least 2,921,949 doses of COVID vaccines so far. Assuming every person needs 2 doses, that’s enough to have vaccinated about 34.3% of the country’s population.
Situation report Republic of Moldova
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— Moldova is reporting 7,892 COVID-19 cases between August 15-21, which is nearly 1,500 less than the week before.
— There have been 569,008 infections, 11,725 coronavirus-related deaths, and 504,142 recoveries reported in Moldova since the pandemic began.
Measures to contain the epidemic
— Due to rising cases of COVID-19, “code orange” state of emergency has been announced in the capital city of Chisinau on 12 July 2022, and later extended for 60 days until October 8. However, the Minister noted that new COVID-19 measures will not be as severe as those during 2020-2021 due to changing attitudes and rising vaccination rates.
— In July, the National Emergency Commission for Public Health again recommended that Moldovan citizens wear protective masks in public and private medical institutions, public transport, shopping malls, food and non-food stores. It also recommended a physical distance of at least one meter between people, rules of hygiene and a self-isolation regime for infected people.
Vaccine
— Moldova has administered at least 2,209,103 doses of COVID vaccines so far. Assuming every person needs 2 doses, that’s enough to have vaccinated about 40.4% of the country’s population.
Situation report Ukraine
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COVID-19 cases
— Ukraine is reporting a surge in new cases in the capital city of Kyiv with 956 infections in the week of August 15-21, which is 3 times more than the week before. To reiterate, in early August, there has been a weekly 40% rise in nationwide cases with 3,893 new infections.
— There have been 5,035,828 infections, 108,780 coronavirus-related deaths, and 4,904,953 recoveries reported in the country since the pandemic began.
Measures to contain the epidemic
— Since 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-time data.
— The head of Ukraine’s Ministry of Health Viktor Lyashko warns of possible reinforcement of mandatory quarantine measures.
— On August 19th, the country-wide quarantine has been extended until 31 December 2022.
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 36.5% of the country’s population.
— With support of UNICEF in the scope of the international initiative COVAX, 100,000 doses of the Janssen vaccine have been delivered to Ukraine and distributed among 21 regions and the capital.
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