Saknakhshiri has suspended the production process. According to a statement issued by the company, 144 people employed by "Saknakhshiri" have been diagnosed with coronavirus.

"Due to the severe epidemiological situation in Georgia, "Saknakhshiri" permanently conducts testing of employees and actively carries out disinfection works. On November 13, PCR testing was conducted on all employees of the company (there are 1170 people employed). At this time, the test results of 1114 employees are known, of which 144 are positive. Due to the current situation, according to the company's decision, the work process in the enterprise will be suspended for 2 weeks. The majority of the staff will move to isolation. The state ensures their transfer to hotels. A special call center will be set up to monitor the health of infected people and their families. Disinfection of Covid-19 in "Saknakhshiri" mines and on-ground complex has not been stopped. These measures are controlled by the virus prevention headquarters. "Saknakhshiri employees will be tested again after a two-week quarantine", - reads the statement.