  Armenia coronavirus cases climb above 1200 April 17, 2020 - 11:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Armenia grew by 42 to reach 1201 on Friday, April 17 morning, according to information provided by the Health Ministry. According to fresh figures, 44 more people have recovered from the disease, while one patient has died. The deceased, a 58-year-old man, was diagnosed with double pneumonia and had underlying health conditions, including Ischemic heart disease, hypertension and obesity. ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction was diagnosed during treatment. 10793 tests have been performed since the beginning of the outbreak in the country, the National Center For Disease Control and Prevention said. Armenia has extended the state of emergency in the country by May 14 and restricted the movement of citizens. So far, 402 people have recovered, 19 have died from the coronavirus in the country.   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 European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
