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26 March 2020 • 06:59 AMT
March 24 was deadliest day in U.S. with 223 reported Covid-19 deaths

The dramatic spike brought the number of novel coronavirus deaths since the outbreak reached the U.S. to at least 928.

26 March 2020 • 06:20 AMT
Armenia coronavirus cases hit 290

1440 people have been tested negative for the virus since the beginning of the outbreak in the country.

25 March 2020 • 18:12 AMT
Covid-19 roundup: Armenia and regional updates from March 25

Russia reported its first deaths from the virus, two elderly patients who also had underlying conditionս․

25 March 2020 • 17:58 AMT
Armenian soldier’s family member tests positive for coronavirus

A member of the family of an Armenian serviceman has tested positive for coronavirus, Shushan Stepanyan said.

25 March 2020 • 17:23 AMT
Russia postpones constitutional referendum

The amendment, approved by lawmakers and the top court, would allow Putin to remain president until 2036.

25 March 2020 • 16:10 AMT
U.S. Senate passes $2 trillion stimulus plan

The White House coronavirus coordinator asked people who have recently been in NY to quarantine themselves for 14 days

25 March 2020 • 15:37 AMT
Armenia pledges no utility shut-offs amid coronavirus crisis

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said the government should come with a targeted plan of social support.

25 March 2020 • 15:08 AMT
Armenia: Coronavirus recoveries grow by two to reach 18 overall

So far, 18 patients have been cleared from the disease and discharged after testing negative for the virus.

25 March 2020 • 14:08 AMT
Artsakh says supports UN chief’s call for global ceasefire

Karabakh reaffirmed its commitment to the full maintenance of the ceasefire in the Artsakh-Azerbaijan conflict zone.

25 March 2020 • 13:18 AMT
Ukraine declares emergency situation over Covid-19

The Ukrainian government has declared an emergency situation throughout the country for 30 days until April 24․

25 March 2020 • 12:15 AMT
Coronavirus cases in Russia climb to 658

The number of cases increased by 163 overnight, the biggest one day rise so far, the government said.

25 March 2020 • 10:54 AMT
Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus

The 71-year-old royal had been diagnosed with the COVID-19 disease, according to a Clarence House statement.

25 March 2020 • 10:51 AMT
Armenian humanitarian mission disinfects streets in Aleppo

In footage posted online, a truck is seen spraying chlorine-based disinfectant to make the environment safer.

25 March 2020 • 09:24 AMT
Covid-19 pandemic: Global cases surpass 424,000

The virus has killed another 240 people in France, bringing the death toll in the country from the pandemic to 1,100.

25 March 2020 • 08:33 AMT
OSCE concerned about media restrictions in Armenia

“I fully understand the aim of the new law to avoid panic, aggression,” said the Representative on Freedom of the Media.

25 March 2020 • 07:58 AMT
“The Walking Dead” season 10 finale delayed due to coronavirus

AMC will offer the first eight episodes of Season 10 for free on app after the April 5 episode through May 1.

25 March 2020 • 06:51 AMT
Coronavirus deaths spike as Italy hikes fines for violating lockdown

The Italian government has hiked fines for people who defy a lockdown order, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said.

25 March 2020 • 06:18 AMT
Covid-19: Armenia confirms 16 cases; country total reaches 265

1238 people have been tested negative for the virus since the beginning of the outbreak in the country.

24 March 2020 • 18:00 AMT
14 recovered Covid-19 patients discharged in Armenia

Torosyan said two more people will be discharged on Wednesday after a second test comes back negative.

24 March 2020 • 16:03 AMT
Armenians must carry passports when leaving home, Pashinyan says

Nikol Pashinyan said all the restaurants and cafes have already been shut down across the country.

24 March 2020 • 15:20 AMT
Woman infected with Covid-19 gives birth to healthy baby

An initial test has shown that the infant born at the maternity clinic of Attikon General Hospital is not infected.

24 March 2020 • 15:11 AMT
Armenia coronavirus cases grow by 14 to reach 249 overall

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Armenia has grown by 14 to reach 249 in total.

24 March 2020 • 14:51 AMT
Foreign Minister: Armenia supports UN call for global ceasefire

António Guterres had called on warring parties to pull back from hostilities, put aside mistrust and animosity.

24 March 2020 • 14:43 AMT
Covid-19 pandemic: Tokyo Olympics postponed until 2021

The IOC made the decision after Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe asked members to postpone the games.

24 March 2020 • 13:38 AMT
Microsoft emerges as sole $1tn U.S. company after stocks crash

Apple, Amazon, and Alphabet all had market capitalizations in excess of $1 trillion as recently as last month․

24 March 2020 • 12:34 AMT
Armenia set to restrict people’s movement to curb coronavirus spread

Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan said they are going to try to maintain self-isolation measures․

24 March 2020 • 11:44 AMT
System of a Down’s Shavo Odadjian says he envies Metallica

System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian has talked about the American heavy metal band Metallica․

24 March 2020 • 10:05 AMT
Pornhub offering free premium memberships to everyone

A premium subscription on Pornhub normally costs $9.99 per month, or $7.99 per month with a year-long package.

24 March 2020 • 09:51 AMT
UN chief calls for global ceasefire to focus on Covid-19

The ceasefire would allow humanitarians to reach populations that are most vulnerable to the spread of Covid-19․

24 March 2020 • 09:38 AMT
Around 20% of world’s population under coronavirus lockdown

The first 100,000 cases took 67 days to appear, while the most recent 100,000 just four days, said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.