Armenia claim that H1N1 not differ from ordinary flu, but urge cautionDecember 8, 2009 - 18:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Chairman of the RA NA Standing Committee of Health Ara Babloyan told a press conference on Dec. 8 that the virus H1N1 ( "swine flu") has the same pattern that an ordinary flu. There is no need in taking special measures against this virus. "Closure of schools and kindergartens is a classical measure to prevent the possible epidemic, rather than the measure taken in connection with a complicated situation in Armenia. But as the H1N1 virus is not fully studied and is prone to mutation, everybody must be alert and cautious, " Ara Babloyan stressed. According Ara Babloyan, WHO recommends to vaccinate not the whole population, but people at risk: small children, people with chronic illnesses, the elderly and pregnant women. He informed that the French Embassy in Armenia for the last three days has been vaccinating against H1N1 citizens of France, located in Armenia. Ara Babloyan informed, that 40 patients suffering from H1N1 influenza are currently registered in Armenia. Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |