Armenian MPs contract coronavirus

Christine Poghosyan and Victor Yengibaryan of the ruling My Step faction in parliament have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) disease.

Yengibaryan reported the news on Facebook.

"Dear friends,

"I had a test yesterday afternoon, and the result came back positive. I do not have health problems and have self-isolated at home.

"Probably, I was incautious at a certain moment, failing, to all appearances, to properly observe the rules. My request to you is to wear masks and follow all the rules as it may really save people, including your loved ones," he said on his public profile.

Poghosyan confirmed the report in comments to Tert.am, saying that she is now at home to avoid contacts with the National Assembly's staff. Poghosyan said she is self-isolating with family members. "They feel well and do not have any symptoms," she added.

Tert.am also talked to Tsovinar Vardanyan, another member of My Step, who is also going to be tested for the virus.