British strain of coronavirus found in ArmeniaApril 2, 2021 - 18:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 10 cases of the coronavirus variant first discovered in Britain have been identified in Armenia, health authorities reported on Friday, April 2. The highly contagious coronavirus variant was discovered in 10 out of 12 samples studied by the researchers of the country's National Academy of Sciences and the Russian-Armenian University, the Health Ministry said. The Ministry also reminded the importance of wearing masks, frequently washing the hands and keeping a safe distance to slow the spread of Covid-19, amid the discovery of more strains of the virus around the world. The variant first identified in the U.K. is associated with a 64% higher risk of dying from Covid-19 than earlier strains, according to a study published in mid-March. The researchers said people infected with B.1.1.7 were between 32% and 104% more likely to die. 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 | 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. CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” Ex-President: Only removal of “defeatist” rulers can save Armenia Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. |