  Armenia reports daily Covid-19 cases of 504 August 18, 2021 - 12:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The number of confirmed coronavirus infections in Armenia grew by 504 to reach 235,675 on Wednesday, August 18 morning, according to information provided by the Health Ministry. Fresh figures also revealed that 157 more people recovered, three patients died from Covid-19, while one person carrying the virus died from other causes in the past 24 hours. A total of 7219 tests have been performed in the past day, the National Center For Disease Control and Prevention said. So far, 223,227 people have recovered, 4716 have died from the coronavirus in the country, while 1139 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 |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE 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. |
