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The number of daily coronavirus tests has recently dropped in Armenia.

According to the official data, 1,124 tests were performed on May 26, 1,253 tests – on May 27, 1,111 tests – on May 28, 1,039 tests on May 29, 984 tests – on May 30 and 603 tests – on May 31.

In response to a Panorama.am request for comment on the falling numbers, Ministry of Health spokeswoman Alina Nikoghosyan said some laboratories did not work in the past few days due to the final disinfection work.

“But that doesn't mean the numbers won't rise in the near future. We also need to take into account the fact that 4 days were non-working and the number of people asking for tests was small,” she said.

Overall, 58,668 tests have been carried out in Armenia since the disease outbreak. The national coronavirus rally has reached 9,492, with 3,402 people declared cured. Currently, there are 5,896 active cases.

194 people infected with Covid-19 have died in Armenia, with 55 deaths reportedly caused by another disease.