  Armenia: 2000 volunteers respond to Health Ministry’s call to action March 17, 2020 - 17:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - More than 2000 volunteers have responded to the Health Ministry’s call to action as Armenia is fighting to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. 64 cases of the disease have been confirmed in Armenia so far, and hundreds of people who have been in close contact with them have been isolated. Also, the first person to have contracted the virus has recovered. The Ministry announced the temporary cessation of volunteer recruitment on Tuesday, March 17. College students, nurses, psychologists and social workers, as well as translators, database fillers, drivers and people willing to deliver food and medicine were encouraged to contact health authorities. Armenia declared a 30-day state of emergency on Monday, and banned citizens of 16 nations from entering the country.   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. |
