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COVID-19: Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan Put Capitals Under Lockdown; Moldova Toughens Quarantine Measures

The global death toll from the coronavirus has topped 16,000 with more than 380,000 infections confirmed, causing mass disruptions as governments continue to try to slow the spread of the new respiratory illness.

Here’s a roundup of developments in RFE/RL’s broadcast countries.

Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan

Kyrgyzstan is moving to declare a state of emergency in the capital and several other cities and regions to slow the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, the country’s presidential service announced on March 24.

Kyrgyzstan has been implementing special measures to tackle the virus since March 22.

“President Sooronbai Jeenbekov has signed decrees to enact a state of emergency in the cities of Bishkek, Osh, and Jalal-Abad, as well as the Nookat and Kara-Suu districts of the Osh region and the Suzak district of the Jalal-Abad region. The decrees have been sent to parliament,” it said.

Under the state of emergency, which will come into force on March 25 and last until April 15, a curfew will be enacted and measures to maintain public order and security at strategic facilities will be stepped up, the statement said.

Kyrgyzstan’s Health Ministry reported 26 more confirmed cases on March 23, bringing the total number to 42.

In neighboring Uzbekistan, the capital, Tashkent, went into lockdown on March 24 to slow the spread of the coronavirus outbreak.

Uzbekistan has 49 confirmed coronavirus cases, all but one in Tashkent, a city of more than 2.5 million.

Uzbekistan closed its borders on March 23 and has already shut down public transit in the capital and ordered most businesses to switch to remote working.

Moldova

Moldovan Prime Minister Ion Chicu has imposed further freedom-of-movement restrictions, banning people from visiting parks and other recreation sites in an effort to stem the spread ofthe coronavirus.

“Starting from March 24, city residents are prohibited from visiting parks and other public zones where people gather. This measure is tough, but is necessary for containing the coronavirus. The Interior Ministry and the Defense Ministry will be responsible for enforcing these measures,” Chicu told a session of the emergency situations commission late on March 23.

Additional measures include shutting down public transportation, outdoor food markets, mail delivery, and the closing of all commercial shops except for grocery stores and pharmacies.

Residents were instructed to stay at home and can only leave for work or to shop for food.

Moldova reported 15 new cases of COVID-19 on March 23, bringing the total number of infections to 109.

A national emergency is in place until May 15.

With reporting by RFE/RL’s Moldovan Service, TASS, and Interfax
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