Armenia set to use Sputnik V, AstraZeneca and Pfizer jabsFebruary 18, 2021 - 14:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - An expert committee in Armenia has approved the use of Sputnik V, AstraZeneca and Pfizer vaccines against the coronavirus, Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said Thursday, February 18, Factor.am reports. Avanesyan noted that the country is currently working on ways to ensure the thermal stability of the Pfizer jabs. According to her, vaccine rollout will begin in March, stressing that vulnerable and high risk groups will receive free jabs on a voluntary basis. Avanesyan said earlier that Armenia was negotiating the purchase of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine against Covid-19. Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. 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. Partner news | Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. 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. |