Trump notes "strong" decline in coronavirus cases in U.S.May 18, 2020 - 14:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - U.S. President Donald Trump has noted a significant decrease in the number of new coronavirus cases across the country in recent days. "The number of Coronavirus cases is strongly trending downward throughout the United States, with few exceptions. Very good news, indeed!" Trump said on Twitter. As of May 18, more than 1,480,000 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the United States. The number of fatalities stands at 89,564, while around 90,000 patients have recovered. The United States leads the world in the number of reported Covid-19 deaths and confirmed cases. There are more than 4.7 million COVID-19 cases worldwide and over 315,000 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins data. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | 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. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |