Artsakh Republic Commandant, State Minister Grigory Martirosyan signed new decisions tightening the rules aimed at minimizing the risk of spread of the novel coronavirus "COVID-19" in the republic.

According to them, wearing masks becomes mandatory in closed spaces, public places and other crowded sites, during funerals and in public transport. 

According to another decree, rapid response groups will be formed to coordinate and monitor the anti-epidemic measures in the country to prevent the spread of the disease.