"COVID-19 infection cases have sharply increased over the recent days," said Minister of Health Teymur Musayev at the briefing, APA reports.
According to Minister, it is related to the new strain's being more contagious: "Situation in the Republic regarding coronavirus is manageable, under full control. There is no problem in treatment of the infected people. Besides Omicron, the Delta strain is also in circulation. Studies are conducted among hospitalized persons, especially those, who are in intensive care. There is no necessity for taking restricting steps due to the Omicron now."