Covid-19: Armenia planning to vaccinate 10-15% of population by year-endMarch 4, 2021 - 18:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia is planning to vaccinate 10-15% of the population against the coronavirus by the end of 2021, Minister of Health Anahit Avanesyan told reporters after a government meeting on Thursday, March 4. Avanesyan said people at increased risk of severe illness from the virus have already been identified to receive the jabs. “According to our estimates, 10-15% of the population should be covered when the vaccination program ends by the end of the year, ”Avanesyan said. She also noted that, depending on the price of vaccines, the government will do everything to expand the number of people getting the shots. In addition to the Russian vaccine Sputnik V, Avanesyan added, a professional council has proposed to purchase AstraZeneca jabs too. An health official said earlier that the first vaccine against coronavirus to be purchased by Armenia will be Russia's Sputnik V. In the first stage of vaccination, priority will be given to people aged over 65, those who have underlying health conditions, and medical workers. In the second stage, teachers, educators, employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, military personnel, employees of the justice sector and public transport, as well as civil servants will get Covid-19 shots. Top stories 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. Armenia has registered Covid-19-related deaths in 23 vaccinated individuals so far, according to Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan. Partner news | Kazakh Foreign Minister arrives in Armenia Kazakh Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu on Monday, March 18 arrived in Armenia for a two-day trip. Aliyev touts “good chances” for normalizing ties with Armenia Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has declared that there are “good chances” for normalizing relations with Armenia. Putin secures fifth term as Russian president Russian President Vladimir Putin has secured a fifth term in office through a dubious national plebiscite. Top Armenian, Indian defense officials discuss cooperation The discussions primarily focused on enhancing cooperation in the defence sector between Armenia and India. |