New Zealand records zero new coronavirus casesMay 4, 2020 - 12:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - New Zealand recorded no new cases of coronavirus Monday, May 4 raising hopes it can further relax its lockdown restrictions next week, Bloomberg reports. The Ministry of Health reported zero new cases for the first time since the lockdown began at midnight on March 25. The nation has 1,487 confirmed or probable cases, of which 86% are defined as recovered. There have been 20 deaths. “This is the first day we’ve has no new cases, and we want to keep it that way,” Director General of Health Ashley Bloomfield told reporters in Wellington. “It is cause for celebration. It’s important that we reflect that it is symbolic of the effort everyone has put in.” New Zealand moved out of its toughest level of restrictions on April 28, dropping to alert level 3, and the government is due to decide whether to move to level 2 on May 11. 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |