 Health Minister: Omicron variant quite widespread among children February 3, 2022 - 17:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan has said the Omicron variant is quite widespread among children, adding that pediatric medical centers are working hard to treat all the kids who need hospitalization. Avanesyan noted on Thursday, February 3 that in the case of the "omicron" strain of the coronavirus, the symptoms of the disease are similar to those of the flu, with patients coughing, sneezing, and having fever. The Minister noted that the Omicron variant of the coronavirus causes less severe disease than the Delta variant. According to her, not all hospital beds are occupied across the country for now. Armenia has set a new record with the number of new Covid-19 cases registered in the past day. The number of confirmed coronavirus infections in the country grew by 4388 to reach 379,266 on Thursday. So far, 343,714 people have recovered, 8065 have died from the coronavirus in the country, while 1543 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 |  Latest news Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities  Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes.Armenia says ready to extend nuclear plant’s lifetime by 10 years Armenia has taken necessary measures to extend the lifetime of its nuclear power plant until 2036.Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations.Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 |
