Covid-19 : Armenia reports record single-day increase with 351 casesMay 18, 2020 - 11:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Armenia grew by 351 to reach 4823 on Monday, May 18 morning, according to information provided by the Health Ministry. Fresh figures also revealed that 94 more people have recovered from the disease in the country․ One person has died from Covid-19, while another one carrying the virus has died of other causes. The deceased were aged 80, 89, 51, 78 and 74 and had underlying health conditions. 41850 tests have been performed since the beginning of the outbreak in the country, the National Center For Disease Control and Prevention said. So far, 2019 people have recovered, 61 have died from the coronavirus in the country, while 25 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. |