Foreign Ministry Calls on Georgians to Refrain from Traveling to Italy

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on Georgian citizens to refrain from traveling to Italy, especially in its northern regions, given the high prevalence of coronavirus in the country.

"Given the increasing number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in certain regions of the Italian republic, Georgian citizens are strongly advised against visiting, except where necessary, Italy, and in particular, its north regions, which have the largest coronavirus outbreak: Lombardia, Veneto, Emilia- Romagna, and the areas where several coronavirus cases are reported: Lazio, Abruzzo, Basilicata, Campania, Puglia, Calabria, Sicilia, Marche, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Toscana, Piedmont, Bolzano, Liguria.
 
"Please be aware that some countries and airlines have canceled or reduced the number of flights to Italy that significantly affects travel to/from Italy," reads the statement released by the Ministry. 

In addition, they urge citizens to obey the instructions and recommendations of the local government, as well as to contact the Embassy of Georgia in Rome, if necessary; hotline number +333 8879123.

By Ana Dumbadze