Armenia says not negotiating purchase of Russian flu medicineApril 3, 2020 - 17:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia is not negotiating with a Russian company to purchase a batch of antiviral drug Triazavirin, which is being tested as treatment for the novel coronavirus, Aysor.am cited two spokespeople as saying. A company representative had said earlier that negotiations are underway on supplies to Armenia, according to Russian media reports. Representatives from both the Armenian Health Ministry and the Commandant’s Office, however, have refuted the publications. Triazavirin (TZV) is described as a broad-spectrum antiviral drug developed in Russia and reportedly used as a treatment for 15 types of flu. China was the first country to begin testing the medication against Covid-19. A batch of Triazavirin has also been sent to Turkmenistan. The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country climbed to 736 on Friday, April 3 morning. A total of 43 patients have recovered from the disease so far, while seven have died. Armenia declared a 30-day state of emergency on March 16 and banned citizens of some four dozen from entering the country. 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE 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. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |