Covid situation remains tense in Armenia, health authorities sayAugust 13, 2021 - 18:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The situation with the coronavirus pandemic remains tense in Armenia due to the emergence of new strains, including the highly contagious Delta variant, the Ministry of Health said in a statement on Friday, August 13. "Vaccination prevents the spread of severe forms of the disease and mortality, reduces the spread of infection, but it does not completely prevent the spread of the virus," the Ministry said. The requirement to wear a mask indoors continues, although wearing a mask outdoors is no longer mandatory. In order to reduce the risk of spreading the coronavirus, the Ministry of Health urged the public to follow the anti-epidemic rules: wear masks, practice social distancing and wash your hands as often as possible. Armenia is currently using AstraZeneca, Sputnik-V and CoronaVac vaccines to inoculate people aged above 18. The vaccination program rolled out across the country in mid-April, with health authorities also setting up mobile vaccination facilities near shopping malls and on major streets in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. 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. Partner news | Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |