2020-01-30
In terms of measures against a possible outbreak of coronavirus in the country, the Health Ministry has taken effective steps, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated at today's Government meeting.
The Prime Minister emphasized the Government's decree suspending direct flights with the People's Republic of China from January 28 through winter season, that is, March 29, with a view to preventing a possible coronavirus outbreak in the country.
"Firstly, we have made a decision to suspend direct flights with the People's Republic of China, the most effective step possible at this point," Giorgi Gakharia stated.
According to the Prime Minister, should this virus be identified in Georgia, the healthcare system is ready and able to deal with this challenge duly and effectively.
"The Health Ministry is in charge of coordination, and I would like to ask other agencies and relevant institutions to coordinate their actions with the Health Ministry," Giorgi Gakharia said.
Prime Minister's Press Office