Armenian government approves state of emergency plan

A state of emergency has been declared in Armenia as part of the government efforts to contain the novel Chinese coronavirus (COVID-19) disease.

The measure will be effective from March 16 until April 14.

Minister of Justice Rustam Badasyan announced the decision at the cabinet’s special meeting on Monday, unveiling also a plan to establish emegnecy coordination headquartes under the leadership of Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan.

A total of 30 confirmed cases of the disease were reported on Monday morning. The first patient, who tested positive shortly after arrival from Iran on March 1, is said to have already overcome the infection.