  Armenia reports new record of daily coronavirus cases May 15, 2020 - 10:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Armenia grew by 184 to reach 4044 on Friday, May 15 morning, according to information provided by the Health Ministry. Fresh figures also revealed that 94 more people have recovered from the disease in the country, three others have died, while one person carrying the virus has died of other causes. One of the deceased was an 82-year-old woman with underlying health conditions, while the other two were infected with coronavirus but died of other causes. 37476 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 June 13, but has eased most restrictions. So far, 1666 people have recovered, 52 have died from the coronavirus in the country, while 22 others carrying the virus have died from other causes.   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 PACE 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.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.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 skills |
