We are in the peak phase now, according to the predictions, the number of cases is expected to decrease from August 10, - said the Deputy Minister of Health Tamar Gabunia after the meeting of the Coordination Council.

"Our scenario and prediction are again based on assessments conducted by various international institutions. We are in the peak phase now, according to the predictions, the number of cases is expected to decrease from August 10. The mortality rate remains at 1.3-1.4%. This is the calculations that I can share with you about the pandemic", - Gabunia said.

In addition, the Deputy Minister also spoke about the prevalence of coronavirus in children and noted that the epidemiological situation, in this case, is relatively better.

"Of course, the number remains, but the severity is light, the panic and fear have disappeared after the first wave, and most of the children remain in the family, so the hospital beds we have added for the children are not loaded at this stage", - Gabunia said.