ArmInfo.In the penitentiary institutions of Armenia, the epidemiological situation is under control, and no cases of COVID-19 coronavirus have been detected. This is stated in the message of the Ministry of Justice of Armenia.
In order to prevent the entry of coronavirus into penitentiary institutions, the necessary preventive measures are taken to preserve the life and health of captive persons. In particular, they periodically undergo a physical examination, and in the event of complaints of health, they undergo a more thorough diagnostic examination. In addition, periodically, work is conducted with the staff of the UIU to raise awareness of the symptoms of coronavirus, as well as preventive sanitary and hygienic measures.
It is emphasized that relevant explanatory work was carried out, and on their basis strict control was established over the visits of relatives of convicted and arrested persons.
<There are no grounds for panic at the detention center; meanwhile, we once again urge the relatives of persons deprived of their liberty to refrain from visiting penitentiary institutions, the need for which is due to the importance of preserving the life and health of prisoners and convicts, "the statement said. Recall that the total number of confirmed cases of patients with coronavirus in Armenia reached 6 people. Three of them came to the republic from Italy, one from Iran. The day before, the Prime Minister said that in connection with the current situation, he interrupted his vacation and participation in the campaign "YES" on the constitutional referendum.