Inspections of Georgian companies seeking permission to engage in e-commerce begin
In addition, the Ministry of Economy is inspecting about 50 different factories and businesses in Georgia. Photo: Nino Alavidze/Agenda.ge.
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The Georgian Ministry of Economy has begun inspecting companies which want to continue offering e-commerce services after they were suspended in the country due to the state of emergency in the country to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Economy Minister Natia Turnava has announced.
Turnava said that the Ministry of Economy will verify whether companies can show that their operations meet safety standards and in this case they will be able to continue providing online shopping services.
In addition, the Ministry of Economy is inspecting about 50 different factories and businesses in Georgia to check whether they are properly implementing the recommendations as regards the health and safety of employees amid the coronavirus outbreak.
The government of Georgia suspended several economic activities in the country when it announced a state of emergency and a nationwide curfew that aims to contain the spread of COVID-19 in Georgia.
In order for businesses to be allowed to continue their activities they need to meet the safety standards set by the Ministry of Health of Georgia.
Also, the number of economic activities that still continue in Georgia despite the state of emergency and nationwide curfew increased from 18 to 34.
Companies that are involved in the mining industry and quarry processing/delivery/sale and companies that repair elevators, gas pip-lines are also allowed to continue their activities.
Despite the state of emergency and a nationwide curfew that aim to contain the spread of COVID-19 in Georgia, there are 18 economic activities that still continue in the country. The government of Georgia is authorised to additionally specify a list of those economic activities that are not restricted and whose operation is necessary during an emergency.
Starting today currency exchange booths and other financial organisations have temporarily stopped functioning today in Georgia with an aim towards reducing the spread of the coronavirus in the country, announces the National Bank of Georgia (NBG).
Online shopping for all items except food and medical supplies has been suspended in Georgia until April 21 - the date until when the state of emergency is in force - in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in the country.
Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia held a video conference with representatives of local analytical and research organisations to set goals for countering the economic crisis amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Online businesses will be inspected next week to check for compliance with the recommendations of the Health Ministry in order to receive permission to begin working again safely, Georgian Economy Minister Natia Turnava said earlier today.
About 50 different factories and businesses will undergo inspections daily in Georgia to check whether they are properly implementing the recommendations as regards the health and safety of employees amid the coronavirus outbreak, announces the Economy Minister of Georgia Natia Turnava.
About 600 companies have already been inspected to see whether they are observing the recommendations of the Health Ministry, of which 80% have been deemed to be abiding by labour and hygiene requirements.