Armenia reports 2241 new coronavirus cases, 694 recoveriesOctober 28, 2020 - 11:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The number of confirmed coronavirus infections in Armenia grew by 2241 to reach 82,651 on Wednesday, October 28 morning, according to information provided by the Health Ministry. Fresh figures also revealed that 694 more people have recovered, a record 21 patients have died from Covid-19, while five others carrying the virus have died from other causes in the past 24 hours. A total of 4695 tests have been performed in the past day, the National Center For Disease Control and Prevention said. So far, 52,508 people have recovered, 1243 have died from the coronavirus in the country, while 352 others carrying the virus have died from other causes. Top stories 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. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. Partner news | 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”. 17 bridges collapse as a result of floods in Armenia As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed. Armenia: Top cleric to retain title as he bids to become interim PM Galstanyan said earlier that the interim government would be tasked with stopping the “destruction of our homeland”. |