  Armenia to purchase Pfizer, Sinopharm vaccines too July 29, 2021 - 12:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian government decided on Thursday, July 29 to purchase Sinopharm and Pfizer vaccines by spending almost AMD 3.5 billion (over $7.1 million) on the program. A total of 500,000 doses will be obtained through the funds, which health authorities say will boost the country's vaccination program by 10%. Acting Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said she was concerned about the epidemiological situation in neighboring countries and stressed the importance of vaccination in fighting the spread of the virus. According to her, the inoculation program in the country is gathering pace as 163,000 Armenian citizens have already received the jabs. Armenia is currently using AstraZeneca, Sputnik-V and CoronaVac vaccines to inoculate people aged above 18. Foreigners currently residing in Armenia and tourists too can receive the jabs free of charge. Travelers, however, will need to spend at least 10 days in the country to become eligible for the shots.   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 |  Latest news U.S. welcomes Armenia, Azerbaijan’s border delimitation announcement  Blinken said it is an important step towards concluding a durable and dignified peace agreement.Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback.European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. |
