US trains over 200 professionals in Georgia to fight COVID-19
The training focused on proper identification and surveillance of COVID-19 cases, as well as infection prevention and monitoring practices. Photo: US Embassy in Georgia.
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The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has trained over 200 professionals in Georgia to strengthen the fight against COVID-19, announces the US Embassy in Georgia.
The training focused on proper identification and surveillance of COVID-19 cases, as well as infection prevention and monitoring practices.
Years of cooperation between the US CDC and its Georgian counterparts is helping Georgia in its efforts to respond to the threat of COVID-19 ... We are proud to support the Georgian National Center for Disease Control and Public Health and the Ministry of Health, and we look forward to continuing to work together to protect the health and safety of the Georgian people", posted the US Embassy on its official Facebook page.
Since February 26, 2020 Georgia has had 81 confirmed cases of the virus. Thirteen of them have recovered.
Thirteen individuals have recovered from coronavirus in Georgia. Since February 26, 2020 Georgia has had 81 confirmed cases of the virus. Two were foreign citizens who left the country earlier this month via a charter flight. As of now there are 66 patients in the country infected with the virus, including several minors. The health condition of all minors is stable.
Georgian start-up Doctor Goods has produced 40,000 medical gowns in a week to address the COVID-19 pandemic. As of now, Georgia has 79 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus, including eleven individuals who have recovered.
Rapid coronavirus tests will be used for people in high risk groups and who display symptoms after testing is carried out in Marneuli and Bolnisi, two regions in eastern Georgia under lockdown.
US Ambassador to Georgia Kelly Degnan has praised the Georgian government for its ‘proactive steps’ to contain the spread of COVID-19 virus. “These are challenging times, and we are all trying to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe and healthy. We at the U.S. Embassy are particularly grateful for the pro-active efforts of the government of Georgia, including the NCDC, the PM, the president, almost every ministry, and parliament, doing their best to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus and minimize its impacts”, she said.
Georgia has suspended its agreement with Chinese Bioeasy company as the company recalled its production from the market after several of their rapid tests for COVID-19 showed incorrect results.
The World Bank is offering €45 million to support Georgia implement ongoing reforms in areas critical for inclusive economic growth and also assist in the country’s efforts to mitigate the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is pledging financing to help firms in Georgia deal with the impact of the coronavirus outbreak, announces the EBRD.
US Ambassador to Georgia Kelly Degnan says Georgia is impressively coping with the challenges caused by coronavirus in an online meeting held today with Georgian Health Minister Ekaterine Tikaridze.