Second patient recovered from coronavirus in ArmeniaMarch 21, 2020 - 21:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The second patient diagnosed with the novel coronavirus in Armenia has recovered, according to Health Minister Arsen Torosyan. Torosyan said the patient will be discharged on Saturday, March 21 alongside their mother who either had not contracted the virus or had recovered before being diagnosed. "Either way, all her tests have come back negative," Torosyan said. The first patient who was confirmed to be carrying the virus had earlier recovered from the disease. The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Armenia has grown to reach 160 as of Saturday, March 21 morning․ The country declared a 30-day state of emergency on March 16 and banned citizens of 16 nations 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. |