Georgia coronavirus cases grew by 2,171 in the past dayMay 5, 2021 - 15:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Georgia reported 2,171 new cases of coronavirus, 1,074 recoveries and 24 deaths in the past 24 hours, Agenda.ge reports. 27,648 tests were taken around the country over the weekend, including 19,912 rapid tests and 11,736 PCR tests. According to information provided by the country's health authorities, 5.3% of tested individuals had Covid-19 in the past 14 days. 296,532 of the 315,913 patients have recovered, while 4,207 have died from the virus so far. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial” The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”. 41 detained as antigovernment protests continue in Yerevan 41 people were detained in Yerevan as people demanding Pashinian’s resignation stage campaigns of civil disobedience. Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine. Second round of Armenia-Azerbaijan talks set for May 11 The second round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan will take place on May 11. |