The metropolitan administration claims that in connection with the spread of coronavirus infection, out of 863 thousand residents of the city, more than 512 thousand are sitting at home.

Among the quarantined citizens 403 thousand 570 teachers, students and pupils of schools, employees and pupils of preschool educational institutions, Dushanbe City Hall reports.

The mayor's office notes that as of January 1, 2020, 863 thousand people live in the capital.