  H1N1 swine flu virus claims 16 lives in Armenia January 18, 2016 - 17:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Despite the doctors’ ten-day efforts, 2 more people died from H1N1 swine flu virus in Armenia, the Ministry of Health said Monday, January 18. The patients were admitted to the hospital with bilateral pneumonia on January 9. Both were in critical condition, one of them also diagnosed with cardiopulmonary insufficiency. 16 people have died from the virus overall. Between 2009 and 2014, annual death rate from pneumonia amounted to 450-500 people; the majority died in winter months. Thanks to the Ministry’s numerous calls, people have become more vigilant this year. As of January 18, 7 patients are placed on ventilators.   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 Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
