APARAN, JANUARY 12, NOYAN TAPAN. 106 residents of the city of Aparan (Aragatsotn marz) were poisoned on January 11 because of drinking water. NT was informed from the Information and PR Unit of the RA Rescue Service that 20 persons were taken to hospital and 86 received medical aid at their homes. According to the State Hygienic and Epidemiological Inspection of the RA Ministry of Health, sewage and drinking water were mixed as a result of damaged water pipes in Aparan, and 16 people caught dysentery. Respective anti-epidemic measures were taken on the spot. There is no danger of infection spread.

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