Public transport resumption related issues must be dealt with delicately and discussed thoroughly. Such a statement made today Amiran Gamkrelidze, the Head of the National Center for Disease Control.

“The resumption of public transport is related to an increased risk of the infection passing from person to person, which is why this is now under discussion, with the issue planned to be discussed at a Government session and the decision taken afterward”, - explained Gamkrelidze.

Khatuna Zakhashvili, the Head of the Department of Communicable Diseases at the National Center for Disease Control, added that public transport services might be resumed if a reduced number of passengers equipped with face masks will travel in them.

“Resumption of public transport at minimal load is considered that means presence of limited number of people and use of medical facemasks while traveling. Restoration of public transport fully is important but it depends on pandemic situation in the country and change can still increase the risk of coronavirus cases. Unfortunately, we may be forced to make steps backward and impose restrictions on transport again”, - concluded Zakhashvili.