Armenian Armed Forces temporarily ban leaves and vacations due to weather and acute respiratory infections

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21.02.2025, 11:18

Due to unfavorable weather conditions and to prevent the spread of acute respiratory diseases among personnel, swearing-in ceremonies in the Armed Forces have been postponed, visits have been restricted, and leaves and vacations have been temporarily suspended.

Armenian Armed Forces temporarily ban leaves and vacations due to weather and acute respiratory infections

YEREVAN, February 21. /ARKA/. Due to unfavorable weather conditions and to prevent the spread of acute respiratory diseases among personnel, swearing-in ceremonies in the Armed Forces have been postponed, visits have been restricted, and leaves and vacations have been temporarily suspended. This was reported by the Armenian Ministry of Defense.

"The purpose of all these measures is to preserve the health of servicemen," the statement said.

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