The Interagency Coordination Council calls on businesses and citizens to do their best to follow the recommendations of the Ministry of Healthcare and specialists, so that the imposition of additional regulations does not become necessary. The Prime Minister held a working meeting with the members of the Coordination Council due to the detection of a record number of coronavirus infections in the country during the past 24 hours.

Challenges in terms of the epidemiological situation and effective measures to prevent the spread of the virus were discussed during the meeting.

It was noted that the increase in the number of cases of infection with the virus is a global trend and that Georgia is no exception in this regard. However, it is essential for the process to remain manageable in order to minimize damage to the health of the population, as well as to the country"s economy.

Council members stressed that despite the increase in the number of infections, the government is fully in control of the situation in terms of the spread of the virus in the country. At the same time, the tightening of control over the enforcement of the recommendations issued by the Ministry of Healthcare and specialists was once again emphasized. The Interagency Coordination Council once again urges citizens to avoid populous gatherings, to do their best to maintain social distance, and to wear face masks in enclosed spaces, as well as while travelling by public transport.

As of today, 1,729 laboratory-confirmed cases of coronavirus infection have been detected in Georgia, of which 1,321 persons have already recovered. Forty-one Georgian citizens have been repatriated from foreign countries for treatment. Nineteen persons have died.

At this stage, 5,882 persons are in quarantine, while 390 persons are hospitalized under medical observation.