An online educational event was held in all faculties of Sumgayit State University at the initiative of the Student Youth Organization in the framework of measures to combat the coronavirus epidemic.

Delivering speech at the seminar, the dean and teachers spoke about the purposeful measures taken in this direction in our country and the work done by the Ministry of Health for prevention, discussed issues of further expanding measures to raise medical awareness of the population about coronavirus and other influenza infections. They noted that the steps taken by President Ilham Aliyev to prevent the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in our country, the work done to protect the health of the population are met with great sympathy by citizens. They also noted that on the instructions of the President, all the resources of our country are being mobilized to fight the coronavirus epidemic in a consistent and systematic manner. Closing borders, ensuring quarantine, importing test and laboratory equipment, as well as medical supplies, establishing an Operational Headquarters under the Cabinet of Ministers, establishing a Coronavirus Support Fund, transition to a two-week strict quarantine regime and other measures are an indication of how strong and determined the Azerbaijani state is in the fight against this universal scourge, as well as the political wisdom and determination of the head of state.

The chairmen and students of the SYO on faculties also said that in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, which has been declared a global pandemic, in Azerbaijan, the state has taken prompt and timely preventive measures, and this work continues. The recommendations and requirements of the World Health Organization are strictly followed in our country, and this organization appreciates the steps taken by the Azerbaijani state in this area.