Baku/16.10.21/Turan: In Azerbaijan, over the past day, 1,681 new cases of coronavirus infection (COVID-19) have been registered, 675 people have recovered, 12 have died, the Operational Headquarters under the Cabinet of Ministers said on October 16.
To date, a total of 500,311 cases of coronavirus infection have been identified in the country, including 477,639 people recovered, 6,746 have died, treatment of 15,926 active patients continues.
Over the past day, 13,168 tests have been carried out.
Also, over the past day, 30 619 people have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
During the day, the number of people vaccinated with the first dose was 12 186 people, the second - 18 433 people.
The total number of vaccinations in Azerbaijan today amounted to 9,168,970. Within the first stage of vaccination, 4,954,189 people were vaccinated, the second stage - 4,214,781 people.-06В-
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The International Coalition for Democratic Renewal (ICDR) and Forum 2000 Foundation expressed grave concerns over the escalating repression of civil society in Azerbaijan, issuing a joint statement. The groups highlighted the government's intensified crackdown on lawyers, journalists, activists, and human rights defenders, painting a stark picture of a country where dissenting voices are systematically silenced.
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The Times Higher Education (THE), a leading international organization with an audience of 60 million and ranked among the world's top 100 networks in the field of education and skills assessment, has published a comprehensive article titled “Calls for the Release of Azerbaijani Scholar as Climate Summit Begins.” THE, known for its annual ranking of world universities, notes that while a major fossil fuel producer hosts a gathering of global leaders, it is cracking down on dissenters. Human rights groups are urging the Azerbaijani government, which is hosting the COP29 climate conference, to release a scholar detained after criticizing fossil fuel policies.
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On Thursday, overcast weather is expected in the capital will be overcast, with light rain possible in the morning. There will be a moderate southeast wind. The temperature at night will be between +8 and +10°C, and during the day, it will range from +12 to +15°C. Humidity will be 65-75% both at night and during the day. Precipitation will occur in the eastern part of the country. There may be fog in some areas, with a moderate east wind.
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On November 12, the summit of world leaders commenced at the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Baku. According to "Euronews," citing sources from the UN, the event is attended by around 100 heads of state.
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