Traffic Completely Banned from 17 to 21 April

As a part of the State of Emergency, it will be completely forbidden to drive a car in the country from 12:00 PM of April 17 to 21 April. 

Advisor to the Prime Minister Irakli Chikovani made the corresponding statement at a briefing held at the governmental administration this evening. 

The restriction will enter into force tomorrow, from 12:00 PM, meaning that citizens throughout the country will be banned from driving cars during the mentioned period. 

Restrictions do not apply to the transportation of cargo and distribution vehicles. Shops, pharmacies, food delivery services, and all other permitted facilities will continue to operate as usual.

In addition, starting April 17, visiting cemeteries is also prohibited throughout the country.

Chikovani added that starting tomorrow, wearing medical face masks in closed public spaces will become mandatory. 

The PM's spokesperson once again urged the population to adhere to imposed restrictions and stay at home for their own safety. 

By Ana Dumbadze