  Armenian soldier's family member tests positive for coronavirus March 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 |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
