Only 1.27% of Armenia's population vaccinated against CovidJune 3, 2021 - 10:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 36,927 people – or 1.27% of the population – have been vaccinated against the coronavirus in Armenia, the Armenian service of RFE/RL reports citing health authorities. A recent study showed that 71% of Armenians wouldn't get vaccinated against Covid-19 if vaccines were available. The nationwide poll was conducted by the International Republican Institute’s (IRI) Center for Insights in Survey Research. Face coverings are no longer required outdoors in Armenia beginning from June 1. Vaccinated people, meanwhile, can take their masks off in all settings, whether outdoors or indoors, from July 1. Armenia is currently using AstraZeneca and CoronaVac vaccines to inoculate people aged above 18, while folks with underlying health conditions and healthcare and social care workers under the age of 54 are getting Sputnik-V shots. The vaccination program rolled out across the country in mid-April, with health authorities also setting up mobile vaccination facilities near shopping malls and on major streets in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. Foreigners currently residing in Armenia too can receive the jabs free of charge. 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 | U.S. welcomes Armenia, Azerbaijan’s border delimitation announcement Blinken said it is an important step towards concluding a durable and dignified peace agreement. Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback. 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. |