  Armenia reports record number of Covid deaths in a single day October 26, 2021 - 12:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The number of confirmed coronavirus infections in Armenia grew by 1517 to reach 298,069 on Tuesday, October 26 morning, according to information provided by the Health Ministry. Fresh figures also revealed that 1050 more people recovered, a record 57 patients died from Covid-19, while two others carrying the virus died from other reasons in the past 24 hours. A total of 11,982 tests have been performed in the past day, the National Center For Disease Control and Prevention said. So far, 263,002 people have recovered, 6112 have died from the coronavirus in the country, while 1263 others carrying the virus have died from other causes.   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 |  Latest news Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia. |
