Armenia: 391 Covid-19 patients in serious, 59 in critical conditionJune 4, 2020 - 12:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Health Minister Arsen Torosyan said on Thursday, June 4 that 391 coronavirus patients in Armenia are in serious condition and 59 are in critical condition. Torosyan said 15 patients are placed on ventilators at the moment. According to the Health Minister, more cases are being registered in various factories and workshops. He also revealed that only 15-20% of confirmed cases need to be hospitalized. The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Armenia grew by 697 to reach 11,221 on Thursday. So far, 3468 people have recovered, 176 have died from the coronavirus in the country, while 68 others carrying the virus have died from other causes. Top stories As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed. David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. 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. Partner news | Armenia-Azerbaijan: Turkey wants deal after “positive developments” Turkey hopes “positive developments” in negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan will lead to an agreement. Greece says ready to help as Armenia fights flooding consequences Greece is ready to assist Armenia in combatting the consequences of deadly floods in the country’s north. Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. |