Tamar Gabunia: We have entered the peak phase and it will last for about 10 days

According to the estimates of international partners, today we have entered the peak phase and it will last for about 10 days, - said the First Deputy Minister of Health Tamar Gabunia after the meeting of the Interagency Coordination Council. As she said no tightening of existing regulations is planned.

"At this stage, the most important thing is to enforce the existing restrictions. Today, the board discussed the tightening of existing measures and monitoring, as well as strict recommendations regarding the wearing of facemask, as the facemask is one of the main means of protection against the virus. The Ministry of Health issues a strong recommendation for wearing a facemask, both indoors and outdoors. As for weddings and other large gatherings, everything happens in violation of regulations. Thus, our main lever is again the monitoring and the regulations that are already in place today. It is not planned yet to tighten the regulations that are imposed, the main thing is to enforce the existing regulations. It is important for the protection of each citizen and their family members to make their own decision to comply with the regulations. Wearing a facemask is a strong recommendation of the Ministry of Health and we appeal to the citizens that wherever possible, everyone should wear a facemask. No matter what sanctions are imposed, if the citizen doesn't make a decision himself/herself, these sanctions are just a formality. According to the estimates of international partners, today we have entered the peak phase and it will last for about 10 days", - Gabunia said.