According to Aravot.am, a large number of beneficiaries under care and employees of the nursing home in Gyumri have been infected with the coronavirus. Aravot.am also reports that 150 beneficiaries and 66 employees have been tested, and unfortunately, 55 of them have tested positive.

Acting Head of the Healthcare Department of Shirak Regional Governor’s Office Leyli Aslanyan confirmed the news and said 37 people have been hospitalized, 3 people are undergoing treatment at the infection hospital in Gyumri, and 3 people have died in Spitak. The official also said the regional governor’s office is building an isolation room at the nursing home since there are asymptomatic patients who don’t need to be hospitalized.