Armenia: Over 770 Covid patients in serious or critical conditionSeptember 2, 2021 - 13:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - More than 770 coronavirus patients in Armenia are in serious or critical condition, Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan told a Cabinet meeting on Thursday, September 2. Avanesyan said some 10% of all the Covid-19 tests performed in the country return positive, noting that the new Delta variant is highly contagious and comes with more severe consequences. According to her, young people too are becoming seriously ill. An 18-year-old youth, for example, is currently receiving treatment in the intensive care ward, she said. The Health Minister revealed that 650 patients are currently in serious condition, while 126 others are critically ill. 51 people are placed on ventilators, she added. Avanesyan reminded that autumn brings a number of seasonal health risks, stressing the need for keeping the coronavirus pandemic manageable, so that everyone can receive the treatment they need. The number of confirmed coronavirus infections in Armenia grew by 636 to reach 243,386 on September 2 morning. So far, 227,726 people have recovered, 4876 have died from the coronavirus in the country, while 1159 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” Ex-President: Only removal of “defeatist” rulers can save Armenia Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. |