UK says accomplished target of 100,000 coronavirus tests a day May 2, 2020 - 15:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The United Kingdom met its target to test 100,000 people a day for the coronavirus by the end of April, UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock said during the daily Downing Street briefing on Friday, May 1, according to CNN. The number of tests done on the last day of April was 122,347, Hancock said. "I knew that it was an audacious goal, but we needed an audacious goal," he added. The total number of coronavirus infections in the UK has reached 177,454 cases -- an increase of 6,201 from the day before, Hancock said. At least 27,510 people have died from the virus in the UK. Photo: David Cliff –NurPhoto/Getty Images   Top stories The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. The Prosecutor’s Office has released surveillance footage and said that one of the detainees in the case, Iveri Melashvili. Destinations welcomed 900m fewer international tourists in January–October when compared with the same period of 2019. Austrian authorities said at least one gunman remained on the run at 1am Vienna time on November 3.   Partner news |  Latest news Vardanyan: I am ready to be a cobbler, a cleaner, a leader for my nation  Russian-Armenian billionaire Ruben Vardanyan has said ready to be a cobbler for the Armenian nation, or a cleaner, or a leader.Papikyan says authorities committed to raising army fighting capacity Defense Minister Suren Papikyan on Saturday, November 27 held consultations with Armenia's top military brass.Hayastan Fund says annual Telethon has raised over $12M so far The 24th annual Telethon of Hayastan All-Armenian Fund has so far raised $12,351,000 in donations and pledges.Karabakh war documentary submitted for Oscars consideration The documentary "45 Days - The Fight For A Nation" has been submitted for to the Oscars Best Documentary Feature category. |
