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23 Mar 2020
Over 21,000 COVID-19 tests performed in Belarus Over 21,000 COVID-19 tests performed in Belarus
"As many as 22 patients have already been discharged or are getting ready to be discharged from the hospital. Earlier they tested positive for COVID-19, but after treatment their tests came back negative"...
23 Mar 2020
WHO fully supports measures being taken in Belarus against COVID-19 WHO fully supports measures being taken in Belarus against COVID-19
The WHO regional director for Europe emphasized the professional approach of the Belarusian Healthcare Ministry to respond to the COVID-19 emergency, including early detection of infection, monitoring of contacts, isolation and patient care...
23 Mar 2020
Belarus to do coronavirus express tests Belarus to do coronavirus express tests
"The People’s Republic of China will provide us with 1,008 express test kits. In the near future we will have express tests"...
20 Mar 2020
15 coronavirus patients discharged from hospital in Belarus 15 coronavirus patients discharged from hospital in Belarus
42 patients who tested positive for the virus are under medical surveillance. All of them show no symptoms of the disease...
19 Mar 2020
Belarusians encouraged to join Earth Hour on 28 March Belarusians encouraged to join Earth Hour on 28 March
Earth Hour is a worldwide movement organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature...
19 Mar 2020
New website BelTA+ goes online New website BelTA+ goes online
The new website will feature only positive events, without crime and accident reports. The website will provide high-quality information for thinking people...
19 Mar 2020
Negative test results for another 11 coronavirus patients in Belarus Negative test results for another 11 coronavirus patients in Belarus
"This means that they will be discharged soon and will receive ambulatory care"...
19 Mar 2020
Belarusian youth to present their vision of future at 75th UNGA session in September Belarusian youth to present their vision of future at 75th UNGA session in September
"University and school students will exchange experience in popularizing the Sustainable Development Goals and values and implementing youth initiatives related to the accelerators identified in the roadmap to achieve the SDGs in the country"...
19 Mar 2020
Six coronavirus patients in Belarus fully recovered Six coronavirus patients in Belarus fully recovered
Several more patients are getting ready to be discharged from hospital. Nine patients show symptoms of the COVID-19 infection...
19 Mar 2020
Mogilev hosts Heroes of Great Victory campaign Mogilev hosts Heroes of Great Victory campaign
The project looks for photos depicting participants of combat actions, different war events, life on the front and in the rear...
18 Mar 2020
Most coronavirus patients in Belarus show no symptoms Most coronavirus patients in Belarus show no symptoms
"As of today, nine patients have clinical symptoms of coronavirus. In other words, nine people are sick"...
17 Mar 2020
Belarus’ Great Patriotic War Museum, Canadian War Museum to cooperate Belarus’ Great Patriotic War Museum, Canadian War Museum to cooperate
According to the parties, establishing contacts between the war museums of Belarus and Canada will be a confirmation of the willingness to preserve the historical memory of the Great Victory...
17 Mar 2020
HC Dinamo Minsk among most-attended clubs in Europe HC Dinamo Minsk among most-attended clubs in Europe
The Belarusian club placed sixth with the average attendance of 10,666 fans...
16 Mar 2020
Exhibition celebrating Great Victory to open in Belarus’ National Library Exhibition celebrating Great Victory to open in Belarus’ National Library
"The unique materials, including those kept under wraps for a long time, describe the combat actions, the morale of the Red Army units. The exhibition presents the information about the interaction with local government bodies to restore infrastructure and establish peaceful life"...
16 Mar 2020
Belarus’ coronavirus cases rise to 36 Belarus’ coronavirus cases rise to 36
Four Belarusian nationals tested positive for coronavirus this weekend. They arrived from Munich, Amsterdam and Moscow...
16 Mar 2020
Measures in place to help Belarusians return home amid coronavirus outbreak Measures in place to help Belarusians return home amid coronavirus outbreak
On 15 March Russia informed Belarus on its plans to impose additional measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus...
16 Mar 2020
Belarus issues recommendations for tourists over coronavirus Belarus issues recommendations for tourists over coronavirus
Taking into consideration that circumstances have changed considerably since the signing of a contract with a travel agency, a customer has the right to annul or amend the contract...
16 Mar 2020
Belarus’ healthcare ministry explains its coronavirus containment strategy Belarus’ healthcare ministry explains its coronavirus containment strategy
According to the Healthcare Ministry, it is doubtful that the decision to shut down the Belarusian border could reliably prevent the import of coronavirus into the country...
13 Mar 2020
Coronavirus cases keep rising in Belarus Coronavirus cases keep rising in Belarus
"We are handling the virus with the help of our own resources. The situation is really under control"...
13 Mar 2020
WHO not recommending tough restrictive measures in Belarus over coronavirus yet WHO not recommending tough restrictive measures in Belarus over coronavirus yet
"From the WHO's point of view, what Belarus is doing, is enough for the time being. Tougher measures may be proposed should the situation change"...
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