Task force orders 1,599 economic entities to close temporarily for breach of public safety requirements
04.06.2020,
18:39
An Armenian government task force, set up to enforce the state of emergency, declared to contain the spread of coronavirus, as of June 3, ordered some 1,599 business entities to terminate their activity temporarily due to their non-compliance with the public safety requirements, the press service of the government reported.
YEREVAN, June 4. /ARKA/. An Armenian government task force, set up to enforce the state of emergency, declared to contain the spread of coronavirus, as of June 3, ordered some 1,599 business entities to terminate their activity temporarily due to their non-compliance with the public safety requirements, the press service of the government reported.
It said that a total of 21,607 inspections were carried out, of which only 655 on June 3. All companies were provided with advice and instructions to immediately correct the omissions.
A 30-day state of emergency to curb the spread of coronavirus was declared in Armenia on March 16 and restrictions were imposed on free movement of citizens. The government banned also some types of economic activity. On April 13, the government extended the state of emergency for another month and on May 4 it lifted the ban on almost all types of economic activity and the free movement of citizens, except for public transport. On May 14, the government has again extended the state of emergency for another 30 days.
However, despite the extension, public transport, preschools, trading centers, restaurants and gyms have reopened starting from May 18, and wearing of masks has become mandatory in public spaces.
According to official data, the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases has risen to 11,221. The Ministry of Health said that the death toll has risen to 176. Health authorities also said that a total of 3,468 patients have recovered from the disease. -0-
It said that a total of 21,607 inspections were carried out, of which only 655 on June 3. All companies were provided with advice and instructions to immediately correct the omissions.
A 30-day state of emergency to curb the spread of coronavirus was declared in Armenia on March 16 and restrictions were imposed on free movement of citizens. The government banned also some types of economic activity. On April 13, the government extended the state of emergency for another month and on May 4 it lifted the ban on almost all types of economic activity and the free movement of citizens, except for public transport. On May 14, the government has again extended the state of emergency for another 30 days.
However, despite the extension, public transport, preschools, trading centers, restaurants and gyms have reopened starting from May 18, and wearing of masks has become mandatory in public spaces.
According to official data, the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases has risen to 11,221. The Ministry of Health said that the death toll has risen to 176. Health authorities also said that a total of 3,468 patients have recovered from the disease. -0-
