The order of the Chairman of he Chamber of Advocates of RA num. 43-a from 28.02.2020 on "Preventive Measures for the Protection of Health" the following measures were taken to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Chamber of Advocates of RA, to protect the health of employees and visitors.

Alcohol-based disinfectants were installed near the entrance to the administrative building  of the Chamber of Advocates (including Public Defender's office) (hereinafter Administrative Building) as well as each floor near the entrances․

1. All areas of the administrative building, door handles, common use tables, benches are regularly disinfected and areas are ventilated.
2. Information leaflets "How to protect against coronavirus" were posted at the entrance of the administrative building and on all floors
3. All employees were provided with gloves and medical masks.
4. Public events planned by the Chamber of Advocates of the RA have been canceled (including the legal exhibition ARMLEXPO, coordinator elections in the regions).
5. A transparent protective barrier has been installed on the tables of the PDO RReceptionist's desk, as well as tables for consulting clients.
6. Free legal counseling events for citizens every Thursday are postponed.
7. Most of the staff at the Chamber of Advocates of RA work remotely from home.
8. The sessions of The Board of the Chamber of Advocates  of RA will be held remotely.

In addition to these actions, Public Defender’s Office of the Chamber of Advocates of RA will restrict citizens' access to the Public Defender's office until April 14, 2020, providing consultation in most cases by telephone, video call, email and other possible means. Legal aid will be provided promptly in cases of urgent intervention.