Amiran Gamkrelidze: Georgia remains the safest country in the European region

According to the head of the National Center for Disease Control, Amiran Gamkrelidze, the increase in the number of coronavirus infections in Georgia in recent days is quite significant, which requires more caution.

As Gamkrelidze noted, this morning, about 11 thousand PCR tests were conducted in the country, as well as about 1500 rapid tests.

"In general, in terms of overall prevalence and incidence, Georgia still remains the safest country in the European region. However, as you know, we have a triple figure every day for the last week, i.e. more than 100 daily infections, which is quite significant and requires more caution - more attention from the population, as well as from doctors and, of course, the state. Therefore, all measures are taken and everything is being done to stop it, especially at this stage in the Adjara region, which remains the hot spot. As you know, the expanded testing is being carried out. This morning, about 11,000 PCR tests were conducted across the country, as well as about 1,500 rapid tests. In general, 534 thousand PCR tests and about 301 thousand rapid tests have been conducted in the country since January 30. With these figures per one million inhabitants, we have a pretty good position", - Gamkrelidze said.

For the record, 182 new cases of coronavirus have been detected in Georgia and the overall number reached 3119.

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