The impact of the Omicron variant’s spread on the hospital sector and the hospital sector’s readiness were discussed by the Interagency Coordination Council chaired by Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili at the Government Administration.
Given the rapid spread characteristic of Omicron, the meeting pointed out that scrupulous compliance with epidemiological safety norms becomes especially important, including facemask use, social distancing, and avoidance of crowded gatherings. The meeting also underlined the significance of vaccination and booster shots for mitigating the severity of possible infections. On the Government’s decision, the 200-GEL incentives continue in January, and age threshold for incentive eligibility upon vaccination is lowered to 50.
The Coordination Council’s recommendation for both public and private institutions to switch to working remotely as much as possible remains in force.
The meeting also underscored that, in light of tourist season in full swing, infection numbers tend to have increased at ski resorts, consequently urging vacationers to comply with epidemiological safety norms by wearing facemasks and protecting their own and their family members’ health.
The Coordination Council also considered reducing the quarantine duration in line with international protocol, with decisions on this issue to be made within next few days.
Since the first coronavirus case identified in Georgia, the country has seen 968,313 confirmed cases, with 916,421 recoveries and 14,246 deaths.
Presently, 69 persons are in quarantine, 1,801 are in clinical hotels, and 4,431 are hospitalized under medical supervision.
