  Armenia's coronavirus cases grow by 239 to reach 4283 May 16, 2020 - 11:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Armenia grew by 239 to reach 4283 on Saturday, May 16 morning, according to information provided by the Health Ministry. Fresh figures also revealed that 125 more people have recovered from the disease in the country, while three others have died. The deceased were aged 71, 60 and 46 and had underlying health conditions. 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, 1791 people have recovered, 55 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 Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan  A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia.U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel.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. |
