Italy reports decline in coronavirus death rate for first time in many daysMarch 15, 2020 - 16:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Italy on Saturday, March 14 reported 175 deaths from coronavirus, raising the toll to 1,411, ANI News reports. Given that 250 deaths were registered a day earlier, this is the first time in many days that the country is seeing a decline in death rate from the virus. The country also reported 3,500 new cases in the last 24 hours. "The number of casualties - 175," Head of Italy's Civil Protection Department Angelo Borrelli announced. At the same time, almost 3,500 new cases have been registered, taking the overall number -- including recoveries -- to over 21,100 cases. Italy remains the worst-hit nation in Europe and the fastest spreading number of cases in the world, despite having gone into complete lockdown last week. The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday declared that the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic has moved from China, where new cases reported have drastically decreased, to Europe, where most nations are seeing a climb in infections and fatalities. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |