Workers at this polling station in Stepanakert, Artsakh, are seen handing out masks and gloves to voters casting their ballots for the country’s next president and parliament.

The Artsakh government decided not to postpone elections despite the ongoing coronavirus emergency in the region.

Voting got underway at 8 this morning.

Disposable pens are also being distributed so that voters can fill out their ballots.

To date, according to official stats, there have been no confirmed Covid-19 cases in Artsakհ․

Some election workers are seen wearing masks, while others go without.