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New coronavirus restrictions imposed in Georgia

12 August 2021 17:38 (UTC +04:00)

Georgia has restricted quarantine rules regarding aggravation of the epidemiological situation, APA reports citing Georgian Journal.

Municipal traffic will be restricted from August 14 to September 4, said Giorgi Gibradze, Chief of the Operational Staff at the Interagency Coordination Council.

He noted that the epidemiological situation in Georgia is difficult, mainly due to the wide circulation of new strains (delta).

According to the decision of the Coordinating Council, from August 14 to September 4, the operation of food facilities will be allowed until 23:00 instead of 00:00.

According to Giorgi Ghibradze, Chief of Operational Staff at the Interagency Coordination Council, at today's meeting of the Coordinating Council, the head of the National Center for Disease Control recommended that from September, in restaurants, spas, fitness centers and similar facilities, persons should be allowed if they are vaccinated for one time or have a full course of vaccination, or if they have negative PCR taken during the last 72 hours or rapid antigen test of the last 24 hours.

"The council will discuss the issue and the public will be informed about the decisions made", - Ghibradze said.

According to the decision of the Coordinating Council, from August 14 to September 4, for 3 weeks, festivals, entertainment events, concerts and sports competitions are completely restricted.

According to Giorgi Ghibradze, the head of the operational staff of the Interagency Coordination Council, the work of children's entertainment centers is also restricted.