Due to the increased risk of epidemics, Georgia is launching specific measures not only in relation to Chinese citizens, but those who have travelled to Iran for the past two weeks, - said Amiran Gamkrelidze, head of the Center for Disease Control, at a special briefing.

According to him, the measures are likely to be taken also in relation to persons arriving from other risk-zone countries.

“The risk of epidemics has increased in Iran. As you know, the flights, which were quite intense, have been suspended. Other restrictive steps will also be taken. We are currently in the containment phase to minimize the import of infection to the country. Therefore, we are strengthening the pandemic alert regime. In particular, the measures currently being taken in relation to those traveling from China - thermo-screening and epidemiologic consultations – will hence apply to those traveling from Iran or those who have been to Iran for the past two weeks. The same procedure is being considered for other countries with high incidence. An appropriate decision will probably be made in this regard as well,” Gamkrelidze said.