Sunday, September 20, 2026

Maia Butsashvili

Norovirus suspected in Tbilisi kindergarten outbreak – over 100 hospitalized

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TBILISI, September 20 – Georgian health officials say norovirus was most likely responsible for a massive outbreak of stomach illness at public kindergartens in Tbilisi, with more than 100 children hospitalized. Most of the children are now recovering, but investigators have yet to establish how the infection spread. The National Center for Disease Control said … Read more

Dozens fall ill in suspected food poisoning outbreak at Tbilisi kindergartens

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TBILISI, September 18 – Georgian authorities have opened an investigation after dozens of children and one staff member showed signs of intoxication at public kindergartens across Tbilisi. The city’s Nursery and Kindergarten Management Agency said Friday morning that educational activities had been suspended at seven public kindergartens as a precaution, while another 183 continued operating. … Read more