 Health Minister: Armenia has 600 cases of Covid-19 re-infection April 15, 2021 - 16:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia has so far registered 600 cases of Covid-19 re-infections – less than 0.3% of all the 206,142 cases reported in the country – Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said at the National Assembly on Thursday, April 15. Avanesyan said the first and second infections should happen at least 90 days apart for them them to be considered repeat infections. Most people who have had Covid-19 are protected from catching it again for at least six months, but elderly patients are more prone to reinfection, according to peer-reviewed research published in The Lancet medical journal Wednesday, March 17 evening, CNBC reported in-March. Only a small proportion of people (0.65%) return a positive PCR test twice.   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 |  Latest news 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.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). |
