Latest updates: Coronavirus cases hit 52 in Armenia

Latest updates: Coronavirus cases hit 52 in Armenia

March 17, 2020 - 00:22 AMT  20:22 GMT
Health Minister Arsen Torosyan said in a live Facebook address that all the new seven cases had no symptoms
Armenia coronavirus infections surge to 45

Armenia coronavirus infections surge to 45

March 16, 2020 - 23:11 AMT  19:11 GMT
Armenian Health Minister Arsen Torosyan said some of the new infections had already been isolated.
Pashinyan: Armenia can treat up to 1500 coronavirus patients

Pashinyan: Armenia can treat up to 1500 coronavirus patients

March 16, 2020 - 22:08 AMT  18:08 GMT
Up to 1500 patients can be treated at the same time, although the PM expressed hope that no such thing will be needed.
Armenia referendum postponed due to emergency state

Armenia referendum postponed due to emergency state

March 16, 2020 - 20:30 AMT  16:30 GMT
Pashinyan told a Q&A session in parliament that no referendum is possible when a state of emergency is declared.
World's 1200 best museums can now be explored online

World's 1200 best museums can now be explored online

March 16, 2020 - 20:07 AMT  16:07 GMT
The British Museum in London and Guggenheim Museum in New York are just some of the spots you can enjoy.
European Union considers banning on

European Union considers banning on "non-essential travel" to Europe

March 16, 2020 - 19:52 AMT  15:52 GMT
The restrictions, which are subject to approval by EU leaders, can be prolonged “as necessary” after the 30-day period.
Barcelona Armenian cab drivers offer free rides to healthcare personnel

Barcelona Armenian cab drivers offer free rides to healthcare personnel

March 16, 2020 - 19:43 AMT  15:43 GMT
Armenian Taxi drivers of Barcelona offer free rides to healthcare personnel as the novel coronavirus is spreading across the globe.
Russia confirms 30 new coronavirus cases; total stands at 93

Russia confirms 30 new coronavirus cases; total stands at 93

March 16, 2020 - 18:13 AMT  14:13 GMT
According to Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova, seven of the 30 new cases have contracted the disease inside Russia.
Armenia: Church ceremonies will be held without believers

Armenia: Church ceremonies will be held without believers

March 16, 2020 - 17:55 AMT  13:55 GMT
The Armenian Apostolic Church has decided to hold religious ceremonies without the presence of believers.
Armenia declares 30-day state of emergency

Armenia declares 30-day state of emergency

March 16, 2020 - 17:55 AMT  13:55 GMT
Under the decision, a commandant's office will be established under Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan.
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