The RA Ministry of Health referred to the sharp increase in confirmed cases of coronavirus disease.
"In recent days, there has been a sharp increase in cases of coronavirus in Armenia, which can not but cause concern, as the sharp increase in cases of coronavirus in martial law means an overload for the healthcare system, lack of beds, overwork of medical staff.
Given the current tense situation, in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease, it is recommended to work online in all possible cases. It should be reminded that by the order of the Minister of Health of August 4, 2020 (http://www.moh.am/images/legal-576.pdf) it they were approved both in state administration and local self-government bodies, as well as in a number of other economic activities Sanitary rules applied during the organization of work.
According to the sanitary rules in force in the country, in all possible cases the work is carried out remotely / online, at the same time ensuring the uninterrupted implementation of functions. Employees at high risk for severe coronavirus disease should be avoided as much as possible. The high-risk group includes people over 65 and, people with a depressed immune system, people with chronic illnesses, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema or bronchitis, chronic heart failure. Chronic diseases - chronic hepatitis, chronic liver failure, chronic diseases of the nervous system, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), cerebral palsy, systemic autoimmune diseases, people with diabetes", the ministry said.
