Armenia reports 585 new coronavirus cases, 292 recoveriesMarch 16, 2021 - 12:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The number of confirmed coronavirus infections in Armenia grew by 585 to reach 179,287 on Tuesday, March 16 morning, according to information provided by the Health Ministry. Fresh figures also revealed that 292 more people recovered, 12 patients died from Covid-19, while two others carrying the virus died from other causes in the past 24 hours. A total of 3242 tests have been performed in the past day, the National Center For Disease Control and Prevention said. So far, 166,702 people have recovered, 3277 have died from the coronavirus in the country, while 839 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. |