  Armenians must carry passports when leaving home, Pashinyan says March 24, 2020 - 20:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia is imposing tougher restrictions on public life, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Facebook Tuesday, March 24, which means people will have to carry passports or identity cards when leaving home. “Citizens spotted in the street should have a clear explanation of where they are going, and that explanation should fit into the logic of vital movement,” Pashinyan said. Pashinyan said all the restaurants and cafes have already been shut down across the country, while retailers, pharmacies and banks are open. While the PM encouraged the public to do their shopping online, he said all the banks, supermarkets and pharmacies will serve people aged above 65 between 10am and midday. He urged citizens against social gatherings and said that no more than two people should be outside together. The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Armenia has reached 249 as of Tuesday, March 24 evening. The country declared a 30-day state of emergency on March 16 and banned citizens of 16 nations from entering the country. So far, two patients have recovered from the coronavirus in Armenia.   Top stories 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. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Latest news U.S. welcomes Armenia, Azerbaijan’s border delimitation announcement  Blinken said it is an important step towards concluding a durable and dignified peace agreement.Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback.European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. |
