ArmInfo. In Armenia, the rate of doubling of cases of coronavirus is maintained every 15 days. RA Minister of Healthcare Arsen Torosyan announced this at a May 21 press conference.
As noted, if the current situation cannot be reversed, then after 15 days the number of patients with coronavirus in the republic will reach 11,200. Torosyan emphasized that all efforts will be made to stabilize the situation, while noting that scenario that Armenia's cases of COVID-19 will reach hundreds of thousands by the end of June is unlikely.
The Minister drew attention to the close cooperation of the republic with various countries and organizations in the fight against coronavirus. In particular, EUR 2.7 million was allocated as assistance from the EU to Armenia, 2 thousand PCR -tests from the WHO, $ 20 thousand from China, 40 thousand Swiss francs from Switzerland , coronavirus tests from the Netherlands , 20 thousand PCR tests and 33500 units of reagents from Russia, drugs from India , facemasks and disinfectants from UAE . Assistance is also expected from Japan (it is possible that in the form of medical equipment) and Canada. A number of international organizations also extended a helping hand to the republic, including the Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development, the Asian Development Bank, the World Bank, UNICEF, UNFPA, USAID. "We also help our partners whenever possible," Torosyan emphasized.
In total, 5606 cases of coronavirus were confirmed in the republic, 2581 people recovered, 70 died. Currently, 2928 patients are receiving treatment.