In a couple of months, the Minsk metro will launch a face recognition system in order to test it. With this system, passengers can pay for the subway tickets.
In connection with the spread of coronavirus in the country, casting for the belarusian X-Factor has been suspended. Until the auditions begin again, contestants may submit online applications for participation.
The Janka Kupala Theatre will sew protective masks
The clothing manufacture of protective masks for doctors, working in direct contact with patients with coronavirus, is located in the Janka Kupala Theatre. Ready-made masks will be donated to the 10th city clinical hospital in Minsk.
Mark Formelle will produce protective costumes for doctors
Mark Formelle has implemented 80% of the production force in the manufacture of protective suits, gloves and masks for doctors who work with patients with coronavirus.
The Belarusian airline delivered 105 passengers to Minsk, including 60 citizens of Belarus, as well as citizens of Russia, Ukraine and Tajikistan. Some Belarusian citizens still remain in India, whom the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is planning to return home as soon as possible.
Belarus will increase the production of masks up to 2 million per day
The Deputy Prime Minister Igor Petrishenko in an interview with “Belarus 1” TV channel said that the government is planning to increase the production of masks up to 2 million per day.
On the 3rd of April, the Ministry of Health discussed the details of the visit of experts of the World Health Organization to Belarus. These specialists were invited to the country by the head of the Republic of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko.
Employees of Minsk Metro and Minsktrans put on masks
In connection with the spread of the coronavirus in the Republic of Belarus, Minsktrans and Minsk Metro have taken preventive measures for the safety of passengers.
Joint efforts of Belarus and Sweden in the fight against COVID-19
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus Vladimir Makei and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sweden Ann Linde discussed joint approaches to the fight against coronavirus.