Georgia not to declare state of emergency, nor shut down economic activity
Mezvrishvili urged citizens to observe recommendations, wear face masks not only indoors but outside when close to people as well to avoid the further spread of the virus. Photo: Nino Alavidze/Agenda.ge.
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Georgia is not going to declare a state of emergency or impose limitations on economic activities, said Natia Mezvrishvili, the head of the government administration earlier today.
We are not going to declare a state of emergency and severe restrictions across the country, which business owners and economic entities fear. Targeted and local restrictions may be put in place in the regions and it will depend on the specific situation and local epidemiological situation,” said Mezvrishvili.
There are no resources to restrict the economy and impose severe restrictions…The economy will not close, as this will hurt our citizens,” said Mezvrishvili.
Mezvrishvili urged citizens to observe recommendations, wear face masks not only indoors but outside when close to people as well to avoid the further spread of the virus.
Georgia has reported 218 new cases of the coronavirus earlier today which is the highest figure on record since the country confirmed its first case of the virus on February 26, 2020.
Georgia has had 3,913 cases of the coronavirus since February 2020.
1,574 of the 3,913 patients have recovered, while 22 others have died.
As of today 2,317 people remain infected with Covid-19 in the country.
Due to the large number of coronavirus tests being performed, the test results delay has been increased to about three days, announces Deputy Health Minister of Georgia Tamar Gabunia.
Georgia has reported 218 new cases of the coronavirus earlier today which is the highest figure on record since the country confirmed its first case of the virus on February 26, 2020. Two individuals have died of the coronavirus in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of deaths to 22. Both patients who have died of Covid-19 were elderly individuals from Batumi, Adjara region of Georgia, who suffered from several underlying diseases.
Natia Mezvrishvili, head of the government administration said today that the government is not going to declare a full quarantine and a state of emergency in the country.
Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated today that restrictions on social gatherings do not apply to election campaigning. Starting today, social gatherings of more than 10 people, also cultural and sporting events with the participation of more than 200 individuals, are banned in Georgia amid a steep rise in coronavirus cases. This includes large birthdays, weddings, funeral feasts and other public and ritual events.
The Georgian National Centre for Disease Control is inviting people living in the Georgian capital city of Tbilisi to take part in voluntary free testing for Covid-19 which will be held at the House of Justice on September 22 and 23, announces Head of the centre Amiran Gamkrelidze.
An employee of Adjara TV, a Batumi-based regional public television channel, has tested positive for coronavirus. Head of Adjara TV news department Vakho Khuzmiashvili said the infected individual had direct contact with four other employees, who will go into self-isolation.
Restaurants will close in the Adjara region of Georgia starting at 22 p.m., and public transport will be completely stopped, announces the head of the government administration Natia Mezvrishvili.