Armenia: 71 coronavirus patients recover in the past 24 hoursAugust 17, 2020 - 11:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Armenia grew by 38 to reach 41,701 on Monday, August 17 morning, according to information provided by the Health Ministry. The small number of new infections is due to the fact that most laboratories did not work on Sunday. Fresh figures also revealed that 71 more people have recovered, six patients have died from Covid-19, while one person carrying virus has died from other causes in the past 24 hours. 185,594 tests have been performed since the beginning of the outbreak in the country, the National Center For Disease Control and Prevention said. So far, 34,655 people have recovered, 824 have died from the coronavirus in the country, while 244 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 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. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |