Gov't to Gift Georgia-made Face Masks to Workers in Contact with Many People

The Ministry of Economy of Georgia is to gift the first Georgia-made face masks to workers in contact with large numbers of people.

The above applies to both public and private sector employees, including medical staff, customs officers, cashiers, etc.

"There are fields where employees are in constant contact with other people. For example, customs officers, medical staff, cashiers," the Agency said.

As for the price of medical face masks made in Georgia, the Agency explained that this is not yet determined and depends on the cost of the raw materials needed for the production of the products. 

Due to a shortage on the market, up to 10 sewing factories have already started production of face masks in Georgia.

The first company to produce medical face masks in the country was the Adjara Textile Garment Factory, which offered the Ministry of Economy 500,000 masks free of charge.

The company representatives note that the first batch of products will be ready today and will be supplied to the Ministry of Economy. 

"The state will purchase the first batch of multiple-use face masks produced in Georgia and will provide the necessary supply to the population," Natia Turnava, the Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, stated yesterday. 

By Ana Dumbadze 

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