Georgia reports highest daily Covid-19 jump with 45 new casesSeptember 8, 2020 - 15:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Georgia on Tuesday, September 8 reported its biggest jump in the number of new coronavirus infections with 45 cases reported in the past day The country has announced 1729 Covid-19 cases, including 19 deaths and 1321 recoveries, since the beginning of the outbreak. According to fresh figures from Georgia's health authorities, a total of 5882 individuals are under quarantine, while 390 others are watched by doctors. Under a recent government decision, people are now required to stay in quarantine for 12 days instead of the previous 14. Also, travelers arriving in Georgia must have a negative coronavirus test result to be allowed in the country and will be obliged to take fresh Covid-19 tests every 72 hours throughout 12 days. 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 | Director General of Ucom takes part in recruiting conference Ralph Yirikian participated in the Recruit Days business and networking conference organized by Move2Career. Ameriabank named Best Bank in Armenia for 2024 by Global Finance Ameriabank has been named the Best Bank in Armenia by Global Finance magazine in its 31st annual awards. Armenia to participate in key EU meeting for the first time ever National Assembly speaker Alen Simonyan has said that Armenia will for the first time participate in the Conference. Lavrov rejects Armenia’s “defamation” of Russia, CSTO Lavrov decried the Armenian leaders’ “defamation” of Russian soldiers and border guards deployed in Armenia. |