British strain of coronavirus found in ArmeniaApril 2, 2021 - 18:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 10 cases of the coronavirus variant first discovered in Britain have been identified in Armenia, health authorities reported on Friday, April 2. The highly contagious coronavirus variant was discovered in 10 out of 12 samples studied by the researchers of the country's National Academy of Sciences and the Russian-Armenian University, the Health Ministry said. The Ministry also reminded the importance of wearing masks, frequently washing the hands and keeping a safe distance to slow the spread of Covid-19, amid the discovery of more strains of the virus around the world. The variant first identified in the U.K. is associated with a 64% higher risk of dying from Covid-19 than earlier strains, according to a study published in mid-March. The researchers said people infected with B.1.1.7 were between 32% and 104% more likely to die. 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 | 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. 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. |