There's One Proven Tool in the Fight against Coronavirus, and that Is Wearing a Face Mask

• 09.17.2020, 15:22
•  World,  Armenia

During the last month we had less than 200 cases of coronavirus per day, whereas in the last two days the number of cases has significantly increased from 200; we had 257 the day before and 295 yesterday, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said at Thursday's Cabinet meeting of the government of Armenia, News.am reports. 

"It is true that the number of [COVID-19] tests [conducted in the country] is large; we had 4,319 tests yesterday, 4,135 - the day before. Let me recall that in the most difficult period, the daily number of tests did not reach 3,000; however, the trend is worrying," added the PM.

Deputy Minister of Health Anahit Avanesyan, in her turn, noted that they notice a percentage increase in the positive test results, today it is 7 percent, which is worrying. "In the first few weeks we will see what results we are registering as a result of the [re]opening of schools," she added.

Pashinyan noted that during this period there is one proven tool in the fight against coronavirus, and that is wearing a face mask. "When I see what is happening in other countries, I am becoming more convinced that our strategy - that we have to learn to live with the coronavirus - is the right track," he added.