Aziz Karimov
MEASURES TO TACKLE CORONAVIRUS
Azerbaijan
MEASURES TO TACKLE CORONAVIRUS
The COVID-19 pandemic, which began to spread in 2019, had its impact on Azerbaijan. For a period, it separated families. The socio-economic situation worsened. People were compelled to live under challenging conditions. Many people lost relatives and friends, but despite the difficulties, they had to move on with their lives and work.
Doctor Natig Maharramov holding a newborn after a caesarean section at the Leyla Medical Hospital, Baku, during the pandemic.
Doctor Natig Maharramov holding a newborn after a caesarean section at the Leyla Medical Hospital, Baku, during the pandemic.
Ali Valiyev, a member of Azerbaijan's Paralympic national team trains at home, during the government-ordered lockdown to stop the spread of COVID-19, on July 8, 2020 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Ali Valiyev, a member of Azerbaijan's Paralympic national team trains at home, during the government-ordered lockdown to stop the spread of COVID-19, on July 8, 2020 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
A staff member at work in the 'Red Zone' of a temporary medical facility established for COVID-19 patients at the Central Customs Hospital in Baku.
A staff member at work in the 'Red Zone' of a temporary medical facility established for COVID-19 patients at the Central Customs Hospital in Baku.
Nariman Pirguliyev of the Azerbaijan boccia national team, training at his home during the Coronavirus pandemic on June 13, 2020 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Nariman Pirguliyev of the Azerbaijan boccia national team, training at his home during the Coronavirus pandemic on June 13, 2020 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Doctors examine patients at home in Baku, Azerbaijan on April 23, 2020. The Leyla Medical Centre provides free services to a poor family who cannot leave their homes due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Doctors examine patients at home in Baku, Azerbaijan on April 23, 2020. The Leyla Medical Centre provides free services to a poor family who cannot leave their homes due to the coronavirus outbreak.
A young man takes a video with his phone while his shop is being disinfected against coronavirus in the "8th km Bazaar" during the coronavirus pandemic.
A young man takes a video with his phone while his shop is being disinfected against coronavirus in the "8th km Bazaar" during the coronavirus pandemic.
People watch a musical flash mob against isolation in Baku while remaining inside their homes on April 13, 2020 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
People watch a musical flash mob against isolation in Baku while remaining inside their homes on April 13, 2020 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
World War Two veteran Vera Rahimova, 99, looks at a photo of her young self at her home in Baku. Volunteers for a non-profit organisation distribute food and packages of donated goods to people in need in Baku.
World War Two veteran Vera Rahimova, 99, looks at a photo of her young self at her home in Baku. Volunteers for a non-profit organisation distribute food and packages of donated goods to people in need in Baku.
Russian Orthodox Church priest Father Alexander praying during an Easter service at the Holy Myrrh-bearers Cathedral in Baku. The working group recommended praying at home during Holy Week and at Easter until the coronavirus lockdown imposed by the authorities was lifted.
Russian Orthodox Church priest Father Alexander praying during an Easter service at the Holy Myrrh-bearers Cathedral in Baku. The working group recommended praying at home during Holy Week and at Easter until the coronavirus lockdown imposed by the authorities was lifted.
Heydar Aliyev streets are seen empty during a special strengthened quarantine regime to battle COVID-19 in Baku.
Heydar Aliyev streets are seen empty during a special strengthened quarantine regime to battle COVID-19 in Baku.
Birds fly in a quiet street during the coronavirus outbreak in Baku city.
Birds fly in a quiet street during the coronavirus outbreak in Baku city.
Volunteers for a non-profit organisation distribute food and packages of donated goods to people in need in Baku.
Volunteers for a non-profit organisation distribute food and packages of donated goods to people in need in Baku.
Zemfira Isayeva, 78, who lives alone, is seen in her home. During the pandemic period, people over 65 were not allowed to leave the house. Volunteers for a non-profit organisation distributed food and packages of donated goods to people in need in Baku.
Zemfira Isayeva, 78, who lives alone, is seen in her home. During the pandemic period, people over 65 were not allowed to leave the house. Volunteers for a non-profit organisation distributed food and packages of donated goods to people in need in Baku.
People on the street following the lifting of lockdown in the centre of Baku.
People on the street following the lifting of lockdown in the centre of Baku.
Representatives of the Mashadi Dadash Mosque in Baku distributed food aid to families in need in the Christian community during the first coronavirus outbreak in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Representatives of the Mashadi Dadash Mosque in Baku distributed food aid to families in need in the Christian community during the first coronavirus outbreak in Baku, Azerbaijan.
A man shows his mobile phone with permission to leave home, received via a text message, after the authorities imposed restrictions on movement to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Baku.
A man shows his mobile phone with permission to leave home, received via a text message, after the authorities imposed restrictions on movement to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Baku.
About Aziz Karimov
Aziz Karimov is a documentary photographer based in Baku, primarily focusing on social issues and human rights. In 2013, his work was included in the 20 best pictures of the year in the competition conducted by the international human rights organisation Freedom House. In 2013, he received the "Press Photography of the Year” award from the Azerbaijan Photographers’ Union. In a contest held in 2015, funded by the European Union and led by BBC Media Action, he was awarded the BBC Journalism Award.
In 2015, he took part in the Yarat Summer School with Magnum Photography (Thomaz Dworzak, Chien-Chi Chang) and photographer David Montgomery, an experience that played a major role in his work. Aziz Karimov has done social and political work for various outlets such as Reuters, AP, Anadolu Images, BBC, Radio Liberty and Getty Images. In August 2020, Aziz Karimov received the "Free Media Awards 2020”.
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