Geography of COVID-19 cases expanding in Osh region

AKIPRESS.COM - 220 COVID-19 cases were confirmed in Osh region so far, region governor Uzarbek Jylkybaev told a briefing today.
They included 123 cases in Nookat district, 50 cases in Kara-Suu district, 3 cases in Alay district, 9 cases in Chon Alay district, 26 cases in Uzgen district, 7 cases in Kara-Kulja district, 2 cases in Aravan district.
The epidemiological situation in the region is stable, he said.
27 patients remain in hospitals. 6 patients died.
"The geography of spread of COVID-19 is expanding. COVID-19 cases were not confirmed in Kara-Kulja district before, but now more cases are registered there. Beside, new cases are confirmed in Aravan district, 2 cases in Alay district. Citizens returning from abroad test positive for COVID-19. These are mainly long haul truck drivers. Citizens who accompanied the dead bodies from Russia also tested positive for COVID-19. We should not think the situation has normalized. We continue living in emergency situation. All recommendations of local authorities, medical professionals should be followed," the governor stated.