Over the past day, 954 more people have tested positive for coronavirus in Georgia. The country has reported 896 COVID recoveries and 30 deaths, “QİA.az” informs with reference to the Georgian Government. Georgia has recorded a total of 346,150 cases of coronavirus infection since the pandemic began. To date, 329,516 of them have recovered, while 4,834 have died. Over the past day, Georgian medical specialists conducted more than 30,603 COVID… Continue reading Coronavirus claims 30 more lives in Georgia
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Israeli parliament to vote for new president
Elections for the country’s 11th president will take place in the Israeli Knesset (parliament) today. “QİA.az” informs citing TASS that two candidates are running for the presidency in the upcoming elections. These are the head of the Jewish Agency for Israel “Sokhnut” Isaac Herzog and Miriam Peretz, the second female presidential candidate in the country’s… Continue reading Israeli parliament to vote for new president
India to start trials on mixing various COVID vaccines
India will soon start trials to test the safety, immunogenicity, and efficacy after mixing doses of different brands of COVID-19 vaccines. For the beginning, the trials will include Covaxin, Covishield, and Sputnik-V, which currently have emergency use authorization in the country, going forward the trials may also include jabs that are in the pipeline, senior… Continue reading India to start trials on mixing various COVID vaccines
Armenia: Coronavirus tally nears 222,778
Armenia confirmed 108 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the nationwide tally to 222,778, “QİA.az” informs, citing the National Center for Disease Control and Prevention of the Ministry of Health. The death toll has reached 4,445 as 7 more succumbed to the deadly pathogen. As many as 213,429 people have recovered from the infection so far. 3,822 people are… Continue reading Armenia: Coronavirus tally nears 222,778
Georgia reports first case of South African coronavirus strain
Georgia has confirmed the first case of infection with the South African coronavirus strain, “QİA.az” informs. Amiran Gamkrelidze, the head of the National Center for Disease Control and Public Health, said the infected is a Georgian citizen: “He has traveled to Dubai. The indicated person has fully recovered, and his state is currently satisfactory.”
Three of Italy’s 20 regions moved into COVID-19 “white zones”
Three of Italy’s 20 regions and autonomous provinces were moved under low-restriction “white zone” rules on Monday following an ordinance issued by Health Minister Roberto Speranza on Sunday based on epidemiological data showing that the COVID-19 pandemic is slowing down, QİA.AZ reports citing Xinhua. The three “white” regions are Friuli Venezia Giulia in Italy’s northeast, the… Continue reading Three of Italy’s 20 regions moved into COVID-19 “white zones”
Armenia registers 26 parties and blocs for participation in elections
At an extraordinary meeting, the Central Election Commission (CEC) of Armenia decided to register 26 parties and blocs for participation in the early parliamentary elections, scheduled for June 20. “QİA.az” informs citing TASS that local TV channels aired the CEC meeting in real-time mode. “So, 26 parties and blocs will take part in the early parliamentary elections,”… Continue reading Armenia registers 26 parties and blocs for participation in elections
Georgia’s COVID tally exceeds 343,000
Over the past day, 723 more people have tested positive for coronavirus in Georgia. The country has reported 1,407 COVID recoveries and 18 deaths, “QİA.az” informs with reference to the Georgian Government. Georgia has recorded a total of 343,603 cases of coronavirus infection since the pandemic began. To date, 326,423 of them have recovered, while 4,757 have died. Meanwhile, over the past day, Georgian medical specialists conducted more… Continue reading Georgia’s COVID tally exceeds 343,000
Armenian Foreign Minister resigns
Acting Foreign Minister of Armenia Ara Ayvazyan has resigned, press secretary of the ministry Anna Nagdalyan said on Thursday, QİA.AZ reports citing TASS. “Acting Foreign Minister of Armenia Ara Ayvazyan submitted an application for his resignation,” she said.
Turkey to export UAVs to Poland
The Turkish-made drones will also be exported to Poland, a member of the European Union and NATO, “QİA.az” mentions, referring to TRT Haber. An agreement on UAVs will also be signed during Polish President Andrzej Duda‘s visit to Turkey. Under the agreement, Turkey will export 24 UAVs and equipment to Poland. The handover will take place next year.