Coordination Council to Meet in Individual Groups for Efficient Decision-making

“The Inter-Agency Coordination Council of the Government of Georgia continues to meet in a slightly different manner - in individual groups - with the aim of efficient decision-making,” stated Irakli Chikovani, Adviser and Press Speaker of the Prime Minister of Georgia.

 He noted that meeting with the Healthcare Team has already been held and it is scheduled to have meetings with the Economic, Law and Order Teams later on today.

“The Prime Minister of Georgia was briefed about the current situation in relation to the novel Coronavisur (COVID-19) in the country. Information was also provided on the additional capacity mobilized within the healthcare system to be ready for potential complications. As of today, the confirmed number of infected individuals has reached 38. The majority of these cases are in a satisfactory condition and undergoing respective medical treatment in line with the applicable protocols. Currently, 1261 individuals remain in quarantine, while 216 are being monitored in hospitals. All the pre-defined measures are being taken to treat them.

"The Head of Government was also briefed by the Minister of Health on the current situation in view of express tests and increased lab test potential in the country,” the Press Speaker noted.

As a result of the security concerns, the Government Administration of Georgia is moving towards a different format of live broadcasting of press briefings.

He said that a new communication platform will be designed for accepting questions of journalists to ensure efficiency and uninterrupted responses.

“With the aim of your protection, the Government Administration of Georgia is moving towards a different format of live broadcasting of its briefings. I wish to use this opportunity and thank the Public Broadcaster for allowing a common signal to be transmitted to each media outlet. You will be able to accept and broadcast the information released by us. Also, you will be able to submit your questions to the Government Administration well in advance and we will be providing comprehensive answers to them. Of course, we understand that this approach requires efficiency and with that purpose, we will be designing a communication platform. We stand ready to answer any of your questions,” he concluded.