2020-10-23
Problems related to the hampered operation of the hotline have been addressed and faults witnessed in the primary healthcare are gradually dealt with. It was stated by Natia Mezvrishvili, Head of Government Administration at a press-briefing held after the Inter-Agency Coordination Council today.
As noted by Natia Mezvrishvili, it is the first day with certain stability observed in the process of adaptation.
"Today is the first day when a certain stability is observed in the process of adaptation. Faults are gradually dealt with under the process of management. Task Force, each line ministry and respective responsible officials are engaged in the process. Problems related to the hampered operation of the hotline have been addressed and faults witnessed in the primary healthcare are gradually dealt with.
At the stage of adaptation and management, our key goal today is to keep the ability of process management at the highest degree possible, which naturally results from a joint effort, including the execution of these rules by the State and adherence to them by citizens, institutions and private companies. If we get 90% compliance with the rules, we will manage to curb the community transfer rate by 70%" stated Natia Mezvrishvili.
The Head of Government Administration also spoke about the recommendations made by the Inter-Agency Coordination Council and noted that Government, Inter-Agency Council and Ministry of Health strictly recommend wearing facemasks in open spaces of Tbilisi, Kutaisi and Batumi.
"A lot of European countries applied this measure in the process of fighting with the second wave of the pandemic and we also decided accordingly. The Government, Inter-Agency Council and Ministry of Health strictly recommend wearing facemasks in open spaces of 3 cities - Tbilisi, Kutaisi and Batumi, especially where it is impossible to keep social distance" stated Natia Mezvrishvili.
According to her, compliance will be controlled by relevant institutions, including the Labor Inspection and Ministry of Interior. Natia Mezvrishvili expressed hopes that citizens will comply with this strict recommendation and penalties will not be levied in relation with the above-mentioned.
"Compliance will be controlled by the relevant institutions, including the Labor Inspection and Ministry of Interior. That is why, I once again urge you to wear facemasks from today in Tbilisi, Kutaisi and Batumi in open spaces, especially where social distancing cannot be practiced, e.g. at bus stops with high concentration of people. It is a recommendation at present, but a strict one. Please also understand and comply with it so as no requirement of penalties becomes essential. We hope that citizens will adhere to this rule. Facemask is an effective tool, along with social distancing and other rules, to curb the community transfer rate. Facemask protects us in real sense. Thus, please follow the recommendation to the maximum possible manner" stated Natia Mezvrishvili.
Press Service of the Government Administration