By Klavdiya Romakayeva - Trend:
Uzbekistan has expanded its visa-free regime for citizens of Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and China, including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau of the PRC (People s Republic of China), Trend reports citing national news agency of Uzbekistan.
It is reported that starting from March 1, a visa-free regime is established for a period of 10 days from the date of entry into the territory of Uzbekistan, subject to the presentation of air tickets for departure to their own or to a third country.
Earlier Deputy Prime Minister Aziz Abdukhakimov said that tourism in Uzbekistan has become one of the most seriously affected destinations as a result of the global crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
By Klavdiya Romakayeva - Trend:
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases for February 13 in Uzbekistan increased to 79,381, Trend reports with reference to the statistics of the Uzbek Ministry of Health.
To date, 77,829 patients have fully recovered in the country, while 622 have died.
At the moment, 930 patients are treated in medical institutions in Uzbekistan in accordance with the standards.
According to the Ministry of Health, all new cases were identified among those who were in contact with patients.
According to the Ministry of Health, all new cases were identified among those who were in contact with patients. In particular, 26 cases were revealed in Tashkent, five cases in Tashkent region, three cases in Karakalpakstan Republic, two cases each in Samarkand, Fergana regions and one case each was revealed in Khorezm, Kashkadarya and Andijan regions.