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18/05/2020 11:44

Georgia reports about 701 coronavirus cases

3890 people are in a 14-day mandatory quarantine and 357 are under observation in hospitals.

18/05/2020 10:56

Number of coronavirus cases in Armenia grows by 351 in past 24 hours, reaching 4,823, death toll increases to 86

The coronavirus death toll reached 86, of which 25 from other diseases.

18/05/2020 10:32

Coronavirus: Hospitals in Brazil's São Paulo 'near collapse'

Bruno Covas said the city's public hospitals had reached 90% capacity and could run out of space in two weeks.

18/05/2020 10:16

Public transport resumes operation in Yerevan

“In particular, wearing masks is mandatory in the public transport. Transportation of standing passengers in ground transport except for trolley-buses is prohibited,” the municipality said in the statement.

17/05/2020 10:54

Number of coronavirus cases in Armenia grows by 189 in past 24 hours, reaching 4,472, death toll reaches 84

The coronavirus death toll reached 84. Twenty-four of coronavirus patients died from other diseases.

16/05/2020 21:34

COVID-19 antibody treatment could be effective, but won't replace vaccine, medical experts say

"We want to emphasize there is a cure. There is a solution that works 100 percent," Sorrento Therapeutics founder and CEO Dr. Henry Ji told Fox News exclusively. "If we have the neutralizing antibody in your body, you don't need the social distancing. You can open up a society without fear."

16/05/2020 15:54

Armenia, EU to proceed in Armenia-EU partnership agreement

“We must also understand that today migration is the main political issue in the EU. We have an issue that previously the implementation of the agreements on liberalization of visa regime created serious problems, political problems. It is a rather sensitive issue for us and for the EU and is important for Armenia-EU relations,” the head of the government said.

16/05/2020 15:41

Exporters tried to illegally sell cigarettes in a country they were not allowed to: Armenia’s PM on ex-ambassador's statement on smuggled cigarettes

The head of the government though did not comment on Minasyan’s revelation that this smuggling scheme was managed by members of his family, including his wife’s brother, My Step deputy Hrachya Hakobyan.

16/05/2020 14:52

CC issue to be settled at the NA: Armenia’s PM says they cannot wait till the end of pandemic

“It is obvious for me that we cannot conduct referendum by May 2021 but neither we can wait for so long, consequently, there is no problem for us and our international partners to regulate our work and get effective solutions via consensus,” the PM said.

16/05/2020 14:18

Law enforcers are dealing with the issue: Pashinyan on the deal proposed to Mikayel Minasyan

“As far as I know the law enforcers are dealing with it. My public and non-public statements do not differ from each other, especially in the issue of fighting against corruption,” he said, adding that it is an issue to be answered by law enforcement bodies.

16/05/2020 13:58

No one can restrain Armenia’s representatives at the table of negotiations: Pashinyan on Karabakh issue

As to the format of conflict settlement, Nikol Pashinyan said he has many times stated about the necessity of participation of Artsakh representatives in the talks.

16/05/2020 13:32

Armenia’s PM: Armenia, Russia have rich bilateral agenda

“We have reached a number of clear arrangements and it has just remained to bring them into life,” he said.

16/05/2020 13:24

Nikol Pashinyan: Armenia may expect from strategic partner Russia not to discuss raise of gas price now

“We continue political consultations over the gas issue,” Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said at a press conference today, asked about gas issue.

16/05/2020 13:15

Nikol Pashinyan: I have never been afraid of staying alone

“I have never been afraid of staying alone in the political activity. During my political activity many times I have asked me "who are my political associates as of the moment." I had one answer – my family,” he said.

16/05/2020 12:00

USAID adds $11.5 million in assistance funding to Armenia

USAID and the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Armenia also signed an amendment to the Assistance Agreement for a More Competitive and Diversified Private Sector, adding $7.5 million in assistance funding.*

16/05/2020 11:45

Coronavirus: Italy to lift travel restrictions as lockdown eases

It will also allow travel between the regions - which has so far been tightly restricted - from the same day.

16/05/2020 11:25

Number of coronavirus infected in Artsakh reaches 24

Eight people have recovered, 554 tests were made. Seventy-two people have been isolated.

16/05/2020 11:04

Number of coronavirus cases in Armenia grows by 239 in past 24 hours, reaching 4,283

The coronavirus death toll reached 55.

15/05/2020 17:13

Gemafin Gasparyan resigns from post of deputy minister

“I am leaving the post of the first deputy labor and social affairs minister on my own decision,” he wrote.

15/05/2020 16:18

Eleven new confirmed coronavirus cases recorded in Armenia’s Gegharkunik province, making total number 225

He said 78 patients have already recovered, the death toll stands at 3.