Children’s Hospital Head says flu cases have doubled across Georgia

Ivane Chkhaidze, the Medical Director of the Tbilisi-based Iashvili Children's Hospital, on Friday said the number of flu cases had doubled across the country.

Chkhaidze said in the 49th calendar week of 2023, 16 percent of confirmed cases of flu had been reported, with the number rising to 27 percent two weeks later.

He added symptoms of the flu included temperature of 38C or higher, severe headache, joint and muscle ache and general weakness, with patients becoming drowsy and irritated and losing their appetite.

He noted the flu was contagious and “dangerous for children and adults”, urging the public to stay at home in cases with the symptoms.