Pashinyan said that twelve of the infected are in satisfactory condition and that one has pneumonia.
The Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports that the flight from Rome will be operated by the Armenian Atlantis European Airways.
The delegation and ministry officials reviewed measures taken in 2019 to implement reforms in Armenian military education.
Hakobyan replaces Ashot Galoyan, who was summoned back to Armenia.
Two more COVID-19 cases were confirmed today in Armenia, bringing the total to eight.
Armenian President Armen Sarkissian and French Ambassador to Armenia Jonathan Lacôte met today and, among other issues, discussed the global coronavirus outbreak and measures their two countries are taking to prevent its spread.
We urge our people's sons and daughters to exercise the utmost vigilance and responsibility, to comply with the requirements and instructions of the specialized agencies in a consistent and serious manner, and to carry out all preventive measures.
Armenia Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has ordered all schools and universities in the country closed until March 23 to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Mirzoyan, in a Facebook post today, also called on MPs, who have officially travelled within the past two weeks or who might have encountered individuals with a high risk of infection, to self-isolate.
Armenia’s Ministry of Justice reports that no Covid-19 cases have been registered at the country’s penal institutions and that no inmates are showing symptoms characteristic of the disease.
In response to Azerbaijan’s ongoing cease-fire violations and aggression against Armenia and Artsakh, the lawmakers also recommended suspending U.S. military aid to Azerbaijan.