Georgian citizen jailed in Norway infected with coronavirus

A citizen of Georgia, who is jailed in Norway, has tested positive for the coronavirus, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told InterPressNews.

“There is just one Georgian citizen among those, jailed in foreign countries’ prisons, who has infected with coronavirus. He is undergoing a relevant medical treatment,” the Ministry said.

According to the MFA, diplomatic missions and consulate systematically monitor the situation of Georgian citizens in prisons, as carrying out such activities are their official obligations.