Friday Wrap-up: Pandemic, peacemakers and polyethylene bags

The week of 16-20 November saw coronavirus restrictions reinforced in Azerbaijan, Russian peacemakers have cleared the Lachin corridor. A group of journalists were given an exclusive look at the city of Fuzuli, and polyethylene bags and single-use plastics will be banned in the country.

Coronavirus restrictions in Azerbaijan reinforced

The coronavirus restrictions have been furthered until 28 December 2020 in order to combat the spread of the virus. While not enacting official restrictions as neighboring country Turkey has, the Azerbaijani government has recommended those over 65 not leave their homes. A total of 87,163 cases have been reported so far. Of them, 60,869 recovered, and 1,079 people died. The number of active patients was 25,215.