Armenian soldier's family member tests positive for coronavirusMarch 25, 2020 - 21:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A member of the family of an Armenian serviceman has tested positive for coronavirus, Defense Ministry spokeswoman Shushan Stepanyan said in a Facebook post. Stepanyan said anti-epidemic and preventive measures are being implemented in the Armed Forces to prevent the penetration and spread of the novel coronavirus. She said three contract servicemen – who are usually in constant touch with civilians – have so far been tested in the army. According to her, everyone who has been exposed to the infected family member has been isolated or told to self-quarantine. The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country reached 265 on Wednesday, March 25 evening. A total of 18 patients have recovered from the disease so far. 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 | Azerbaijani President travels to Moscow Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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 24 |