Georgia reports 296 new Covid-19 cases in biggest daily jumpSeptember 26, 2020 - 16:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Georgia on Saturday, September 26 reported its biggest jump in the number of new coronavirus infections with 296 cases reported in the past day. The country has announced 4960 Covid-19 cases, including 27 deaths and 1819 recoveries, since the beginning of the outbreak. According to fresh figures from Georgia's health authorities, a total of 5584 individuals are under quarantine, while 836 others are watched by doctors. Under a recent government decision, people are now required to stay in quarantine for 12 days instead of the previous 14. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |