Govt' Works to Determine Coronavirus Impact on Georgian Economy

"The Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia is working to determine the effects of the spread of the coronavirus on the country's economy and will submit detailed information at the next sitting of the Interagency Coordination Council," Ekaterine Mikabadze, Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, announced after a meeting of the Interagency Coordination Council led by Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia. 

She noted that active work is being done to inform the public about the potential impact of the spread of coronavirus on the Georgian economy.

“The Coordination Council has been informed of current trends. As you know, the impact of the new epidemic is already visible throughout the world, however, it will depend significantly on the seasonality and spread of the virus itself," she said.

The First Deputy Minister added that in accordance with the Coordination Council's instructions, the Georgian Railway would carry out disinfection works at railway stations and in trains to prevent the spread of the disease. 

By Ana Dumbadze