In response to an inquiry from Armenian News-NEWS.am, Assistant to the President of Armenia Hasmik Petrosyan informed that President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian had followed the preventive rules as much as possible during the event dedicated to Republic Day in Sardarapat on May 28.

“The President has a very strict attitude towards observance of the anti-epidemic rules in his and his family’s case and in the case of the entire staff of the President. The President is tested according to necessity,” Petrosyan said.

Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan also attended the event held in Sardarapat. Today, Prime Minister Pashinyan went live on Facebook and announced that he and his family have tested positive for COVID-19.