Khatlon governor Qurbon Hakimzoda yesterday called on the population not to panic over the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). 

He also called for the conscience of local businessmen and druggists asking them not to raise prices from their goods.  

Khatlon governor called on local farmers to intensify work on production of vegetables, fruit and raw cotton.  

Meanwhile, the Antimonopoly Agency under the Government of Tajikistan says it is currently studying the situation with raising prices for medicines in the country.