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To each their own annus horribilis.

In the early days of the pandemic, Georgia enjoyed one of the most enviable rates in the world. Things began to fall apart in late summer.

With their borders still largely closed, Georgians hit the beach and let their guard down. The epidemiological result was inevitable.

Crowds are flocking to visit a new botanical wonderland that stands as testimony to the sway the billionaire chairman of the country’s ruling party holds over the nation.

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

Archived reports from July 2020 on how the pandemic has upended life in Central Asia and the South Caucasus.

Denialism and conspiracy theories about the disease appear to be in retreat as more and more people are infected.

Georgia’s coronavirus prevention efforts have been widely praised. But its treatment strategy also appears to have been a success.

Reports from June 22-28 on how the pandemic has upended life in Central Asia and the South Caucasus.

The authorities have indicated some sensitivity to the public mood, announcing that they are investigating evidence of excessive use of force.

Reports from June 1-7 on how the pandemic has upended life in Central Asia and the South Caucasus.

Reports from May 25-31 on how the pandemic has upended life in Central Asia and the South Caucasus.

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.

Dozens of babies are marooned in hospitals, their international parents unable to travel during the coronavirus crisis.