 Health Ministry official refutes Armenia measles epidemic rumors  June 19, 2013 - 17:09 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - The head of Health Ministry’s Immunization National Programme refuted rumors of measles epidemic in Armenia. “So far, there have been 4 confirmed cases of measles, with the disease contracted from Georgian citizens in 2 instances,” Gayane Sahakyan said. As she noted, the spread of the disease was curbed in Armenia due to prophylactic measures, with Georgia posting decreased cases of measles staring from June 14. As she noted, those planning a holiday in Georgia needn’t worry. “Those who’ve already had measles or were inoculated at least once are immune," she said. According to medical sources, those who've been inoculated more than 10 years ago are less likely to have retained antibodies and might be in need of another vaccination.   Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Latest news U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border  The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel.Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says.CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” |
