Amiran Gamkrelidze: We are now in the "red zone, we may recommend again the wearing of a mask in the open space

We are now in the "red zone". This is one of the main reasons for the alarm and appropriate measures should be taken. There was a discussion in the council about tightening the enforcement of certain restrictions, - said the head of the National Center for Disease Control Amiran Gamkrelidze.

As he explained, they may recommend again the wearing of a mask in the open space.

"Today these issues were discussed at the Coordination Council. All the indicators of the epidemic situation are deteriorating. We are now at about the same level as we were during the peak of the third wave, somewhere on May 17, or in late October and early November. Therefore, it is very noteworthy. We are now in the red zone with all the indicators, we used to be in the orange zone and now we are in the red zone. This is one of the main causes of alarm and appropriate measures should be taken”, said Gamkrelidze.

He called on the population to get vaccinated.

"More activity is needed in terms of vaccination. On the other hand, certain restrictions should be imposed. At the same time, the population should know that if the situation worsens, then we will make recommendations for strict restrictions,” Gamkrelidze said.