Torosyan: We will recommend extending the terms of the state of  emergency

ArmInfo.We will recommend that the Government of Armenia extend the terms of the state of emergency. RA Minister of Healthcare Arsen Torosyan announced this at a press conference on April 10.

To recall, the emergency mode, introduced in connection with the  epidemiological situation, is valid from March 16 to April 14.  According to Torosyan, its extension is necessary in terms of  ensuring the duration of ongoing preventive measures. The Minister  also noted that there should not be a return to the usual rhythm of  life for a long time - from a year to two years, including the  observance of social distance and following the rules of personal  hygiene (frequent hand washing, and so on).

Torosyan also urged not to evaluate the current situation with  coronavirus by digital indicators, especially given the decline in  new cases of COVID-19. According to him, data on new cases may  increase, especially given the fact that in recent days on the  streets you can again see crowds.  Currently, about 180 patients with  coronavirus have been diagnosed with pneumonia. Torosyan also  informed that 8 patients with coronavirus are in an extremely serious  condition, 40 patients- in a serious one. The death rate from  COVID-19 in Armenia is about 1%, while the average age of the victims  of the virus is 75 years, and most of them also suffered from chronic  diseases. Today in the republic there are 200 mechanical ventilation  devices allocated exclusively for the treatment of patients with  coronavirus; another 50 units will be delivered within a month.

The head of the Ministry of Healthcare also informed that to date,  about 6500 tests for coronavirus have been carried out in Armenia.  The minister also announced plans to increase the number of tests  conducted in the daily context to an indicator of 1000.

In total, in Armenia about 1,700 medical workers are involved in the  fight against coronavirus. Torosyan also said that the republic  renders all possible assistance to Artsakh, where cases of COVID-19  were also revealed.