At this time, it is important for all countries to prepare and check their capabilities, - Silvio Domente, a representative of the World Health Organization, told reporters ahead of a meeting at the Georgian Ministry of Health.

"It's a coronavirus and we know that coronavirus has created many problems in the past, I mean acute respiratory viruses, if you remember. It is potentially dangerous, but since we do not have full information, we are monitoring the situation to find ways to resolve the problem. It is important for all countries to prepare and check their capabilities. No travel or trade restrictions are recommended at this time. Let's see how the situation develops," Silvio Domente said.

As for the declaration of the state of emergency, the represetnatve of the World Health Organization said no such decision had been made yet and that the committee would hold another session and get more information to make a decision.