The new strains of the coronavirus are raising a wave of concern, and this is very appropriate. This is what acting Minister of Health of Armenia Anahit Avanesyan told reporters today.

According to her, some samples are sequenced to clarify the strains of viruses, and if any one of the strains is detected in Armenia, the public will be informed.

However, the emergence of new strains and their rapid spread across several countries, including Russia reminds us that it’s too early to refuse to wear face masks. The acting minister stated that wearing face masks in closed spaces will remain mandatory, adding that even though she has already received two jabs of the vaccine against the coronavirus, she continues to wear a face mask.

Avanesyan also mentioned that it’s very important to get vaccinated against the coronavirus since this will help decelerate the spread of the virus and obstruct the emergence of new strains.