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Taking Into Account the High Degree of Mobility in Tbilisi, the Interagency Coordination Council Recommends Citizens To Wear Face Masks Outdoors as Well
2020-10-12 The current epidemiological situation in Georgia and measures aimed at preventing the spread of the virus were discussed at today's session of the Interagency Coordination Council, which was held at the Administration of the Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia. It was noted that there is an increase in the number of cases of coronavirus infection in Tbilisi, though the imposition of strict systemic restrictions is not planned. Local and pinpoint approaches will continue at the stage of adaptation and management of the virus, in line with the practice used at different locations throughout the country. The Interagency Coordination Council calls on citizens and organizations to do their best to follow the advice of public healthcare professionals, to wear face masks, maintain social distancing, and work remotely as much as possible. The Council recommends that the elderly stay at home as much as possible, except in cases of urgent necessity. Furthermore, given that mobility in the capital is particularly high and the virus may spread more rapidly, the Council recommends that citizens wear face masks outdoors as well, as this is considered the best means of protection in the world at this stage. As regards the Autonomous Republic of Adjara, according to experts the situation is gradually stabilizing, though the restrictions imposed in the region remain in force at this stage. If stable figures are maintained in Adjara for the duration of the incubation period of the virus, the lifting of restrictions will begin in stages. As of today, 12,272 laboratory-confirmed cases of coronavirus infection have been detected in Georgia, of which 6,538 persons have already recovered. Forty-one Georgian citizens have been repatriated from foreign countries for treatment. Ninety-two persons have died.
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