Armenia could declare six-month quarantine after state of emergencySeptember 4, 2020 - 13:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia could declare a six-month quarantine once the state of emergency ends on September 11, according to a draft decision submitted by the government to the National Assembly. The National Assembly approved the measure in the first reading on Friday, September 4, and if approved for good, the quarantine could be extended for another six months. Governors of provinces, the mayor of Yerevan and the government may declare quarantine. If the epidemic covers two or more regions or spreads throughout the country, the government will declare quarantine. In that case, a special regime may be established in the epidemic zone. The right to assembly, transportation of goods, educational activities may be restricted too. The number of confirmed coronavirus infections in Armenia grew by 190 to reach 44,461 on Friday. So far, 39,257 people have recovered, 891 have died from the coronavirus in the country, while 272 others carrying the virus have died from other causes. Top stories As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed. David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. 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. Partner news | Greece says ready to help as Armenia fights flooding consequences Greece is ready to assist Armenia in combatting the consequences of deadly floods in the country’s north. Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan. |