PM: Armenia has a real chance to overcome the coronavirus crisis in  September

ArmInfo. Armenia has a real  chance to overcome the coronavirus crisis in September. Armenian  Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated this on July 30 during a  regular government meeting. He noted that the situation has improved  significantly over the past 15 days, stressing in this vein that for  the first time in the republic since June 15, the number of patients  receiving treatment in medical institutions was less than 9 thousand.  In addition, the prime minister drew attention to the fact that over  the past 6 days, cases of coronavirus infection do not exceed 400  people per day.

"This all means that we have a chance to" break the backbone "of this  pandemic, which places a special responsibility on the shoulders of  each of us," the head of government stressed.  He noted that today  the state faces the task of removing the pandemic issue from the  public agenda.  However, this does not mean that the cases of  infection will be equated to zero. In this regard, Pashinyan  explained that such a development of events would make it possible  not to perceive the pandemic as a crisis in terms of health care.  "And today we really have this chance. And its realization depends on  us, government agencies and the level of responsibility of each  citizen. These positive prerequisites should not make us let down our  guard. Because the opportunity that we have, unfortunately, is not  guaranteed, and we can miss it if we do not properly treat the  situation, "he said.

The Prime Minister noted with regret that by the end of the tourist  season Armenia will not resume regular flights. In this context, he  urged to take advantage of the possibilities of domestic tourism. At  the same time, he instructed the inspection bodies to ensure control  over the observance of sanitary and epidemiological rules in  sanatoriums, recreation areas, etc.

"There is no doubt that the improvement of the situation is  associated with an increase in the awareness of citizens and the  observance of sanitary and epidemiological rules. Wearing masks has  become a cornerstone, which helps to improve the effectiveness of  efforts in the fight against coronavirus. Therefore, I urge to  strictly continue to comply with the instructions of the Commandant's  Office, in particular, wear masks, constantly disinfect hands,  observe social distance, "the head of government concluded.

It should be noted that as of 11:00am on July 30, 259 new cases of  coronavirus infection were registered in Armenia, while the number of  recovered was 542. During the past day, 5 people aged from 55 to 90  years old died from COVID-2019, who were diagnosed with concomitant  chronic diseases. Thus, the number of cases in Armenia has reached 38  196, recovered - 28 366, deaths - 728. 8 877 patients are receiving  actual treatment in medical institutions. A total of 161,754 tests  were performed.