Starting May 4, a number of restrictions imposed in connection with  COVID-19 are lifted in Armenia

ArmInfo. Since May 4, a number of restrictions imposed in connection with the situation with COVID-19 have been lifted in Armenia.

According to the Deputy Prime Minister, the Commandant of Armenia  Tigran Avinyan on his Facebook page, since May 4 restrictions on free  movement are lifted, and there will be no need to fill in the  corresponding formsheet. At the same time, the ban on public  transport will remain in force. Previously, restrictions on  interregional communication were lifted, however, depending on the  spread of coronavirus, a ban on entry and exit may be temporarily  introduced in certain communities.

From today, the following types of economic activity are allowed: all  types of processing industry (including textile, furniture, footwear,  printing and so on); construction work at the final stage; wholesale  and retail trade in specialized and non-specialized stores and  kiosks. <Malls, and markets will continue to be closed. They can  operate only points of sale of food and agricultural products,  pharmacies>, Avinyan noted. As for catering establishments, the  activity of restaurants, bars, cafes, taverns is allowed exclusively  in open areas.

Activities in the fields of information and communication are  permitted in full. The work of botanical and zoological gardens and  specially protected natural areas, reserves is also permitted.  Restrictions on the activities of sports clubs and facilities were  also lifted, however, exclusively for sports events and training with  the participation of professional athletes. Since May 4, activities  in the field of individual services are also resumed (washing,  cleaning and dry cleaning, hairdressers, beauty salons, body care  services).

Meanwhile, a violation of the mandatory rules for organizing the  activities of the above areas will lead to the application of  liability measures established by law. In addition, enforcement of  these rules will be strengthened. More information is available on  the government website, at https://www.gov.am/files/docs/4038.pdf.

Avinyan emphasized that relaxing restrictions does not mean that the  threat of a pandemic has passed.  <This is an attempt to adapt to the  new rules of coexistence. Therefore, at this stage, the individual,  social and corporate responsibility of each of us is very important,  "he said, adding that, in case of aggravation of the situation, at  any time a decision can be made to return to the regime of more   stringent restrictions