The Armenian Government has adopted a decision on declaring a 28-day state of emergency over the coronavirus and imposing border restrictions that include a ban on citizens leaving the country, Public Radio of Armenia reports.
The Government voted unanimously to adopt the draft decision. The National Assembly will now convene a special sitting to approve the measure.
If the draft passes, people from a list of countries affected by coronavirus outbreaks will be banned from entering the country.
Schools, universities and other educational and cultural institutions will remain closed during this period.