We must take effective measures to be as ready as possible for the peak stage so that to minimize the number of citizens infected with coronavirus, - Prime Minister's Spokesman Irakli Chikovani said at a briefing at the governmental administration.

Chikovani spoke about the measures taken by the government and explained that the purpose of all the measures was to protect the lives and health of citizens.

"In order to prevent the spread of coronavirus, a decision was taken by the Coordinating Council to extend the restriction on the movement of cars as part of the state of emergency from 12:00 on April 17 to the end of April 27. I would like to reiterate that all the measures taken by the government, all the restrictions and all the recommendations serve only one goal - to minimize the damage that can be caused by COVID-19.

The goal of all restrictions is to protect the lives of each of our citizens, to prevent the spread of COVID-19 as much as possible, and to give our truly heroic doctors the opportunity to provide all our citizens with high-quality services and to fight for their lives,” Chikovani said.

The Prime Minister's Spokesman also noted that the low rate of cases of coronavirus infection in the country as a result of the strict restrictions. At the same time, according to Chikovani, the country is not at the peak stage yet, but we should expect it soon, as indicated by both epidemiologists and practice.

“We understand that the low figures may often be interpreted as optimism, but as our epidemiologists, medical professionals and practice in general indicate, Georgia is not at the peak stage yet, we should expect it soon, and we must make the most effective measures to be as ready as possible for that stage and to minimize the number of citizens infected with this virus,"- Chikovani said.

source: IPN