Armenia changing Covid-19 vaccination rules for touristsJuly 8, 2021 - 17:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia is changing Covid-19 vaccination rules for tourists beginning from July 15, Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan told a Cabinet meeting on Thursday, July 8. Under current regulations, foreigners residing in Armenia and travelers alike are eligible to receive the jabs free of charge. Following the changes, however, only people who spend at least 10 days in the country will be vaccinated, Avanesyan said. The Health Minister also noted that foreigners will no longer be able to receive the Covid-19 shots in policlinics to avoid large congestions and causing inconvenience to the citizens of Armenia. Also Thursday, Avanesyan said 5416 shots were administered in the past day alone, which she said is a "pretty good indicator". The number of confirmed coronavirus infections in Armenia grew by 186 to reach 225987 on July 8 morning. So far, 217,381 people have recovered, 4536 have died from the coronavirus in the country, while 1104 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” Ex-President: Only removal of “defeatist” rulers can save Armenia Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. |