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5,000 people are taking part in the trials.

Trials for a domestically developed QazCovid-in vaccine are not expected to be completed until March.

The die-off has caused a shortage of meat and eggs in markets.

Officials say Uzbekistan plans to produce its own vaccine when tests are done.

Independent Ukraine has held only one census, almost 20 years ago.

Articles on the U.S. Embassy-sponsored website call COVID-19 a "fake pandemic" and oppose vaccines. Health experts warn it could make the crisis worse.

In keeping with a historical pattern, many Eurasian states could be found near the bottom of the index.

Despite years of state pressure, civic groups are providing services for those in need and showing the effectiveness of social engagement, solidarity and selflessness.

The pandemic is undermining official efforts in China and Russia to foster mutual amity.

There are worries that election observers from Armenia – which has been relatively hard-hit by the COVID-19 outbreak – could bring the virus into Karabakh.

Police detained marchers, but not attackers.

Central Asia claims zero cases of coronavirus, but the economic symptoms are everywhere. This and more in our monthly briefing on Chinese business in the region.

The Foreign Ministry and Chinese Embassy intervened to resolve the impasse.

Panic is being sown by trouble-making social media users.