Winter holidays in Armenia's schools prolonged for another week. Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan wrote in his Facebook page that the lessons will start on Fabruary 1. The decision does not relate to HEIs.
The decision was made taking into consideration Armenian Minister of Health Armen Muradyan's suggestion who noted that this will allow keeping the tendency of stabilized situation related to ARVI and flu sickness.
174 people were released from hospitals on January 20, from which 129 are people beyond 18.
18 people in total died from swine flu in Armenia.
Due to the epidemiological situation in the country, earlier winter holidays were prolonged by two weeks. As a result there will be no spring holidays at schools this year.