YEREVAN. – Necessary psychological help is provided to those citizens—who suffered as a result of the explosion at Armenian capital Yerevan’s Republic Square on May 4—who needed this assistance. And the number of such people was 124 as of Monday.  

The assistance was rendered by the joint efforts of the Health Ministry and the Armenian Psychiatric Association.

Even though the costs for this psychological help are not covered by state, it is provided to the people free of charge.    

As Armenian News-NEWS.am informed earlier, a tragedy occurred during the Republican Party of Armenia’s rally and concert held at capital Yerevan’s Republic Square on May 4. Hundreds of balloons filled with gas exploded and started to burn. Subsequently, the balloons’ melted rubber fell on the event participants. Those near the stage were affected the most, and a total of 154 people were injured

And in an interview with RIA Novosti News Agency of Russia, Ministry of Emergency Situations’ Rescue Service Deputy Chief Nikolay Grigoryan had informed that the balloons were filed with helium gas and the fire could have been caused by a burning cigarette.