Health officials welcome, opposition criticize new coronavirus restrictions
Georgian opposition parties say that the new restrictions are ‘irresponsible and unreasonable.’ Photo: Nino Alavidze/Agenda.ge.
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Georgian health officials have welcomed the new coronavirus regulations introduced by the Georgian government today, while the opposition parties have called them ‘irresponsible and unreasonable.’
Head of Georgia’s National Centre for Disease Control Amiran Gamkrelidze stated that the restrictions will ‘twice or more decrease the number of daily infections by the end of January.’
Lelo opposition party leader Mamuka Khazaradze has stated that the government has ‘failed to manage the pandemic,’ adding that the Georgian Dream leadership ‘has benefited from the situation created by the coronavirus.’
Leaders of European Georgia Gigi Ugulava and Giga Bokeria have stated that the new restrictions ‘will make people poorer.’
PM Gakharia stated that the opposition rallies sparked the spread of coronavirus in Georgia. Photo: government of Georgia press office.
Ugulava said that the government should have consulted with groups of people, including the opposition, before imposing the restrictions.
Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated earlier today that the opposition’s election-related large rallies, ‘where recommendations were not fulfilled,’ caused the serious increase in new infections.
He said that ‘it is hard for every country’s health system to admit 3,000-4,000 infected individuals on a daily basis.’
He said that the new restrictions will slow the rate of the virus’ spread.
Georgia has reported 3,801 new cases of coronavirus, 3,200 recoveries and 39 deaths in the past 24 hours. 18,759 individuals remain infected with Covid-19 in Georgia as of today. Georgia has had 118,690 cases of coronavirus since February 26, 2020. Since then 98,781 individuals have recovered, while 1,124 others have died. 6,165 patients are undergoing treatment in hospitals as of today. 986 of the 6,165 patients are in critical condition. 452 of the 986 critical patients are on artificial ventilation.
Georgia has reported 3,071 new cases of coronavirus, 3,366 recoveries and 34 deaths in the past 24 hours. 18,197 individuals remain infected with Covid-19 in Georgia as of today. Georgia has had 114,889 cases of coronavirus since February 26, 2020. Since then 95,581 individuals have recovered, while 1,085 others have died. 6,145 patients are undergoing treatment in hospitals as of today. 886 of the 6,145 patients are in critical condition. 324 of the 886 critical patients are on artificial ventilation.
Planned operations will be postponed until March 1, 2021 announced Georgian Health Minister Ekaterina Tikaradze. "We have had a number of cases where an individual who was not infected with Covid-19 went to the clinic for a specific operation and after the operation he/she was confirmed positive with the infection. Therefore, we decided to limit planned surgeries and postpone the delay until March 1," Tikaradze told local Imedi TV.
The government of Georgia has imposed further restrictions to curb the spread of the coronavirus in the country. The restrictions that will be in effect between November 28 and January 31 are as follows: An effective curfew will be in force between the hours of 21:00 and 05:00. The restriction will be temporarily lifted on December 31 and January 6 (for New Year and Christmas). Restaurants and other food facilities will fully move to takeaway services which includes takeaway, delivery and drive.
Georgia has reported 4,780 new cases of coronavirus, 3,489 recoveries and 37 deaths in the past 24 hours. Georgia has had 123,470 cases of coronavirus since February 26, 2020. Since then 102,270 individuals have recovered, while 1,161 others have died. 6,251 patients are undergoing treatment in hospitals as of today. 976 of the 6,251 patients are in critical condition. 375 of the 976 critical patients are on artificial ventilation.
A total of 4,426 new cases of coronavirus have been reported in Georgia over the last 24 hours, including 1,802 in the capital of Tbilisi. Acclaimed Georgian actor Kakhi Kavsadze, who has also tested positive for coronavirus, was delivered to the First University Clinic today.