Georgia coronavirus cases grew by 2,171 in the past dayMay 5, 2021 - 15:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Georgia reported 2,171 new cases of coronavirus, 1,074 recoveries and 24 deaths in the past 24 hours, Agenda.ge reports. 27,648 tests were taken around the country over the weekend, including 19,912 rapid tests and 11,736 PCR tests. According to information provided by the country's health authorities, 5.3% of tested individuals had Covid-19 in the past 14 days. 296,532 of the 315,913 patients have recovered, while 4,207 have died from the virus so far. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |