Azerbaijan confirms 29 new coronavirus cases, third deathMarch 26, 2020 - 18:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 29 more people tested positive for coronavirus in Azerbaijan and one more patient has died from the infection, local media reported the Operational Headquarters under the Cabinet of Ministers as saying Thursday, March 26. A citizen of Azerbaijan (b. 1961) returned from Turkey on March 12 and was placed in a special treatment hospital with high fever and shortness of breath. He was diagnosed with chronic bronchitis and tested positive for COVID-19. Currently, family members and other persons who contacted with the patient are being identified and quarantined. At the same time, five people infected with virus have recovered in special treatment hospitals. 122 people have contracted the disease in Azerbaijan. Three people have died so far. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | 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. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |