Armenia says its Covid-19 death rate is lower than global averageApril 14, 2021 - 19:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Coronavirus death rate in Armenia stands at 1.7%, Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan told lawmakers on Wednesday, April 14. Avanesyan noted that the Covid-19 fatality rate in Armenia is lower than the global average of 2%, according to the estimates of the World Health Organization. Avanesyan also said the country has reached an agreement with Russia over the delivery of 1 million doses of the Sputnik-V vaccine to Armenia. The number of confirmed coronavirus infections in Armenia grew by 1075 to reach 205,128 on Wednesday morning. So far, 184,243 people have recovered, 3794 have died from the coronavirus in the country, while 957 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. |