China reports eight new COVID-19 cases May 16, 2020 - 14:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Mainland China reported eight new confirmed Covid-19 cases for May 15, up from four the previous day, Reuters cited the National Health Commission (NHC) as saying on Saturday, May 16. Six of the eight confirmed cases are so-called imported infections, while two are locally transmitted in northeastern Jilin Province. The number of new asymptomatic cases of the coronavirus rose to 13 from 11, the NHC said. The number of confirmed cases in the mainland stands at 82,941 and the death toll at 4,633. Photo: REUTERS/Aly Song   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 |  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.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |
