A Person Infected with Coronavirus in Artsakh is in the High-Risk Group

A person infected with the coronavirus in Artsakh is over 60 years old and is in the high-risk group for the disease. This was stated by Armenia’s Minister of State Grigori Martirosyan during a press conference held on April 7.

"The individual was transported to Armenia via an ambulance. They will receive treatment in Yerevan. The person is over 60 years old and is indeed in a certain high-risk group," said Martirosyan.

The first case of coronavirus infection in Artsakh was confirmed on April 7. The resident of the village of Mirik had returned to Artsakh from Armenia. Seventeen individuals who came into contact with them have been quarantined. All residents of the village of Mirik have been given self-isolation instructions.