Armenia extends restrictions on border with Iran
By Trend
The Armenian government decided to extend restrictions set on the border with Iran for two more weeks due to an outbreak of coronavirus, Armenian Minister of Health Arsen Torosyan said on his Facebook page, Trend reports referring to the Armenian media.
“The Armenian authorities closed border with Iran on February 24 and also partially limited air communication due to the outbreak of coronavirus,” the message said. “Moreover, the leadership of the country decided to temporarily restore the visa regime with Iran on March 2.”
"Taking into account the outbreak of coronavirus in Iran, a decision was made to extend the restrictions for two more weeks until March 24," the minister added.
“The decision was made following a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, which was held on March 2,” Torosyan added. “The decision will be made public on March 3 and will enter into force on March 4.”
The first case of coronavirus was registered in Armenia on March 1. Twenty-nine-year-old Armenian citizen who arrived from Iran has been infected. His wife underwent medical check-up and the results returned negative.