“We have information (about the infection of a Russian. - RT ). The Azerbaijani side confirmed this to us that this is indeed so, ”RIA Novosti quoted the press officer of the embassy Alina Zolotareva as saying.

She clarified that the patient had not yet contacted the embassy for help.

“We always provide assistance to Russian citizens if they apply within the framework of the current legislation,” Zolotareva said.

Earlier it was reported that a Russian citizen following from Iran recorded an infection with COVID-19 in Azerbaijan.