In general, the epidemic situation in connection with the West Nile virus is moving toward improvement in Armenia. Minister of Health Anahit Avanesyan stated this while speaking with reporters after the cabinet session of the government Thursday.

"In the past one week, we have already noticed a considerable drop [in Armenia] in both the statistical data related to the testing and the positive test results, which is also presented by us that we will see a drop in the end of September, in October. The general work is continuing, and our provincial visits will also continue," the minister noted.

And regarding whether meshing will be carried out in Armenia's schools due to the West Nile virus, Avanesyan noted: "Mosquitoes don't choose only schools, and preventive measures continue to be taken."