Armenia eases mask wearing requirements

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26.05.2021, 13:08

The Armenian Ministry of Health said today wearing face coverings in open-air public places becomes no longer compulsory starting from June 1, 2021.

Armenia eases mask wearing requirements

YEREVAN, May 26. /ARKA/. The Armenian Ministry of Health said today wearing face coverings in open-air public places becomes no longer compulsory starting from June 1, 2021.

It also said that citizens who got two jabs of Covid-19 vaccine may not wear face masks in enclosed spaces starting from July 1.

It explained that vaccinated citizens are those who received 2 doses of the vaccine and were registered with the Armed E-Health system and provided a QR code.

Mass vaccination against COVID-19 started on April 13. Armenian health authorities are using three types of vaccines: Sputnik-V (Russia), AstraZeneca (Britain) and CoronaVac / Sinovac (China).

Sputnik-V vaccines are for chronic patients over 18 years old, medical workers between 18 and 54 years old, residents and employees of social assistance centers.

Vaccinations with the other two vaccines are available for all citizens of Armenia and foreigners over 18 years of age on a voluntary basis.

Armenia wants to vaccinate about 700 thousand residents by the end of the year. -0-

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