Tag: Ekaterine Tikaradze

Covid-19 surge reaching crisis point in Georgia as hospitals struggle

August 11, 2021 by DFWatch staff

TBILISI, DFWatch–The recent surge in Covid-19 is causing a steadily deteriorating situation in Georgia and approaching crisis level. Hospitals are reporting an acute shortage of free beds and medical staff, while the government is considering more restrictions, something it did not intend to do before the October 2 local elections. “We will meet again at … Read more

Georgian government says “no threat of epidemic outbreak”

February 28, 2020 by DFWatch staff

No new cases of coronavirus, except the one confirmed on Wednesday, have reported in Georgia so far, and public officials affirm citizens that situation is under control. “At this stage in Georgia there is no risk of a widespread coronavirus infection and therefore there is no threat of the epidemic outbreak,” said health minister Ekaterine … Read more