Measures are underway against COVID-19 patients who violate the sanitary-hygienic quarantine regime.

According to the Interior Ministry of Azerbaijan, on December 19-20, law enforcement forces detained 38 active coronavirus patients; 35 of them were returned home, 3 people were taken to hospital.

A criminal case has been launched against 26 people who have grossly violated the quarantine regime and created a real threat for the spread of the coronavirus.

Currently, necessary investigative measures are underway.