Uzbekistan tightens quarantine requirements again

News of Central Asia

Tashkent, July 8, 2020. /Kabar/. By decision of a Special Republican Commission, quarantine requirements in Uzbekistan are tightened again from July 10 to Aug. 1, the Health Ministry's press service said.

In particular, since July 10:

- Movement of vehicles in cities, regions is restricted (except for services owned by agricultural producers and movement of personal vehicles).

- Public and entertainment events, weddings and other family ceremonies are prohibited.

- Persons over 65 years old are prohibited from movement in public places, as well as from gathering more than three people.

- Work of sanatoriums, boarding houses, children's camps, guesthouses, beaches and other places of rest is suspended.

- Public catering (restaurants, cafes, canteens) is suspended, except for delivery services.

- Work of clothing markets and large stores selling goods; gyms, fitness clubs and swimming pools is suspended.

- Activity of preschool educational institutions, training courses and any circles regardless of their legal form of ownership is suspended.

- Restrictions and new procedures for international flights and cargo transportation are being introduced.

In particular, international flights will be halved and truck drivers will have to pass the coronavirus test.