  Armenia and region: Coronavirus updates from April 3 April 3, 2020 - 18:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The novel coronavirus has been rapidly spreading worldwide, including in Armenia, the neighboring countries and the region in general. The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Armenia reached 736 on Friday, April 3. A total of 43 patients have recovered from the disease so far, while seven have died. The number of cases of coronavirus infection has increased to 148 in Georgia. 5392 people are quarantined, and 319 are watched by doctors across the country. In Russia, health officials reported a large one-day increase with 601 new cases, bringing the total number to 4149 on Friday. The country has also confirmed 34 deaths so far. 443 people have contracted the disease in Azerbaijan, five of whom have died as a result. Iran's death toll from the new coronavirus has increased to 3294, with 157 people dying from the virus in a single day. A health ministry spokesman added that the total number of cases has climbed to 53,183. In Turkey, Covid-19 has so far claimed 356 lives, while 18,125 have tested positive for the disease.   Top stories The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. London’s Armenian community has been left feeling “under attack” after the city’s Genocide monument was vandalised. The United States believes there should be an international mission to provide transparency.   Partner news |  Latest news Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan  The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops.Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skillsArmenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi ArabiaPashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |
