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Covid-19 roundup: Armenia and regional updates from March 25

Covid-19 roundup: Armenia and regional updates from March 25

March 25, 2020 - 22:12 AMT  18:12 GMT
Russia reported its first deaths from the virus, two elderly patients who also had underlying conditionս․
Armenian soldier's family member tests positive for coronavirus

Armenian soldier's family member tests positive for coronavirus

March 25, 2020 - 21:58 AMT  17:58 GMT
A member of the family of an Armenian serviceman has tested positive for coronavirus, Shushan Stepanyan said.
Russia postpones constitutional referendum

Russia postpones constitutional referendum

March 25, 2020 - 21:23 AMT  17:23 GMT
The amendment, approved by lawmakers and the top court, would allow Putin to remain president until 2036.
U.S. Senate passes $2 trillion stimulus plan

U.S. Senate passes $2 trillion stimulus plan

March 25, 2020 - 20:10 AMT  16:10 GMT
The White House coronavirus coordinator asked people who have recently been in NY to quarantine themselves for 14 days
Armenia pledges no utility shut-offs amid coronavirus crisis

Armenia pledges no utility shut-offs amid coronavirus crisis

March 25, 2020 - 19:37 AMT  15:37 GMT
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said the government should come with a targeted plan of social support.
Armenia: Coronavirus recoveries grow by two to reach 18 overall

Armenia: Coronavirus recoveries grow by two to reach 18 overall

March 25, 2020 - 19:08 AMT  15:08 GMT
So far, 18 patients have been cleared from the disease and discharged after testing negative for the virus.
Artsakh says supports UN chief's call for global ceasefire

Artsakh says supports UN chief's call for global ceasefire

March 25, 2020 - 18:08 AMT  14:08 GMT
Karabakh reaffirmed its commitment to the full maintenance of the ceasefire in the Artsakh-Azerbaijan conflict zone.
Ukraine declares emergency situation over Covid-19

Ukraine declares emergency situation over Covid-19

March 25, 2020 - 17:18 AMT  13:18 GMT
The Ukrainian government has declared an emergency situation throughout the country for 30 days until April 24․
Coronavirus cases in Russia climb to 658

Coronavirus cases in Russia climb to 658

March 25, 2020 - 16:15 AMT  12:15 GMT
The number of cases increased by 163 overnight, the biggest one day rise so far, the government said.
Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus

Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus

March 25, 2020 - 14:54 AMT  10:54 GMT
The 71-year-old royal had been diagnosed with the COVID-19 disease, according to a Clarence House statement.
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