Armenia's coronavirus cases grow by 239 to reach 4283May 16, 2020 - 11:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Armenia grew by 239 to reach 4283 on Saturday, May 16 morning, according to information provided by the Health Ministry. Fresh figures also revealed that 125 more people have recovered from the disease in the country, while three others have died. The deceased were aged 71, 60 and 46 and had underlying health conditions. 37476 tests have been performed since the beginning of the outbreak in the country, the National Center For Disease Control and Prevention said. Armenia has extended the state of emergency in the country by June 13, but has eased most restrictions. So far, 1791 people have recovered, 55 have died from the coronavirus in the country, while 22 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 | 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. |