Armenia coronavirus infections climb to 1039April 13, 2020 - 11:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Armenia grew by 26 to reach 1039 on Monday, April 13 morning, according to information provided by the Health Ministry. Fresh figures reveal that 14 more people have recovered from the disease, while one person has died. The deceased, a 67-year-old woman, was also diagnosed with double pneumonia and had diabetes. 7631 tests have been performed since the beginning of the outbreak in the country, the National Center For Disease Control and Prevention said. Armenia declared a 30-day state of emergency on March 16, and has restricted the movement in the country. The country is expected to extend the state of emergency beyond April 14. So far, 211 people have recovered, 14 have died from the coronavirus in the country. Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) has reported six cases of Covid-19. 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 | 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.” Ex-President: Only removal of “defeatist” rulers can save Armenia Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. |