No need to cancel classes yet, deputy prime minister says
12.03.2020,
12:15
There is no need to cancel classes in schools and universities because of coronavirus, the situation is being discussed, Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan said on Thursday during a government meeting.
YEREVAN, March 12. /ARKA/. There is no need to cancel classes in schools and universities because of coronavirus, the situation is being discussed, Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan said on Thursday during a government meeting. So far, four cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the country.
"For the cancellation or reschedule of classes specific justifications are needed that will indicate that the virus is spreading. However, our cases are very local and specific, involving people who were under supervision of health authorities. There is no need for such a discussion," said Avinyan.
Nevertheless, he noted that the authorities are working with all relevant government agencies and if there is a need, then an appropriate decision will be made within one day.
For his part, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports Araik Harutyunyan noted that all recommendations will be discussed and 'we will notify the public if a decision is made.”
As for the absent students, according to the minister, the average attendance across the country is almost 90%.
"We are promptly monitoring the situation, and we will make a decision after the meeting," Harutyunyan said.
The latest tree new cases of coronavirus reported on Wednesday, brought the total number of confirmed cases in Armenia to four. Two of the three people testing positive for the coronavirus infection are citizens of Armenia aged 45 and 27 and one is a 51-year-old Italian who works in Armenia. All three had arrived from Italy. -0-
"For the cancellation or reschedule of classes specific justifications are needed that will indicate that the virus is spreading. However, our cases are very local and specific, involving people who were under supervision of health authorities. There is no need for such a discussion," said Avinyan.
Nevertheless, he noted that the authorities are working with all relevant government agencies and if there is a need, then an appropriate decision will be made within one day.
For his part, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports Araik Harutyunyan noted that all recommendations will be discussed and 'we will notify the public if a decision is made.”
As for the absent students, according to the minister, the average attendance across the country is almost 90%.
"We are promptly monitoring the situation, and we will make a decision after the meeting," Harutyunyan said.
The latest tree new cases of coronavirus reported on Wednesday, brought the total number of confirmed cases in Armenia to four. Two of the three people testing positive for the coronavirus infection are citizens of Armenia aged 45 and 27 and one is a 51-year-old Italian who works in Armenia. All three had arrived from Italy. -0-
