It is possible that the restrictions, which came into force on January 22, will be lifted, Minister of Health Anahit Avanesyan told journalists.

According to him, all restrictions are temporary and are aimed at solving a certain problem and achieving a certain goal.

According to Avanesyan, in the case of the rapid spread of omicron in January, the restrictions became a kind of deterrent mechanism and to some extent stimulated vaccination.

"In terms of restrictions, our professional team is analyzing what changes we should make as of March 1. We will announce next week which restrictions will remain and which will be lifted," the minister said.

As of January 22, by order of the Minister of Health, new restrictions come into force in Armenia, according to which a certificate confirming a negative result of the vaccine or coronavirus test is required to enter a number of public places.

Many businesses complained about the illogicality of this decision, as well as its extremely negative impact on business. According to Ashot Barseghyan, president of the public organization "Association of Restaurants," an expert on nutrition, as of January 22 and 23, the turnover in the catering sector decreased by 50-80%.