  Armenia reports 47 new coronavirus cases, 121 recoveries April 18, 2020 - 10:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Armenia grew by 47 to reach 1248 on Saturday, April 18 morning, according to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The Prime Minister also revealed that one more person has died from Covid-19 complications in the country, while another 121 people have recovered. 1003 tests were performed on Friday, and the number of active cases has dropped by 75, Pashinyan said. Armenia has extended the state of emergency in the country by May 14 and restricted the movement of citizens. So far, 20 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 |  Related sections Latest news Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan  The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops.Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skillsArmenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi ArabiaPashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |
