Amiran Gamkrelidze : Most of the 12 infected cases are believed to be directly or indirectly linked linked to Italy

Most of the 12 infected cases are believed to be linked to Italy and two of them – to Iran, Amiran Gamkrelidze, head of the National Center for Disease Control, said at a briefing on Saturday.

“There have been 219 suspected cases in our country since January 30. Currently, there are 12 laboratory-confirmed cases of coronavirus. Yesterday, 39 cases were examined in Lugar Laboratory and three were tested positive. Most of the 12 infected cases are believed to be directly or indirectly linked to Italy, two of them had travel history to Iran, ”Amiran Gamkrelidze said.