Total number of coronavirus infections reaches 47 in Vardenis
As of April 22, the number of coronavirus infections in Vardenis town reached 47, Governor Gnel Sanosyan of Gegharkunik province said during a Facebook live. In the Governor’s words, 12 out of the total number are the staff members of the local hospital, two doctors among them.
The primary task remains to find out the initial source of the infection to track the further spread of the disease. Sanosyan next informed that the local hospital is closed except the ambulance service. The patients are transferred to Martini hospital upon necessity. Martuni medical centre also offers childbirth services for Vardenis residents. Around 150 people from the town have been placed under quarantine in different hotels of Yerevan and Tsakhkadzor.
The Governor reminded that according to the Commandant’s decision, from 8.00am on April 22 five checkpoints have been set up at the exits and entries to the town.