Armenian president tests positive for coronavirus

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05.01.2021, 16:57

Armenian President Armen Sarkissian welcomed in New Year in London with his family and grandchildren, his press office reported today.

Armenian president tests positive for coronavirus

YEREVAN, January 5. /ARKA/. Armenian President Armen Sarkissian welcomed in New Year in London with his family and grandchildren, his press office reported today.

It said on November 3 Sarkissian underwent a leg surgery in a London clinic, which was successful. However, the president also tested positive for a new variant of coronavirus. Sarkissian will temporarily work remotely, the press office said. -0-

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