Don't panic! - National Center for Disease Control calls on population

Amiran Gamkrelidze, head of the National Center for Disease Control, responds to the voice messages released on social media and says that coronavirus does not offer reasons for panic in the country.

He said that in such a situation people should stand by each other’s side.

“The situation is serious all over the world. At this time, we have to stand side by side. I appeal to this person, do not create panic in the population. I was informed yesterday that there have been long queues for face masks. Nobody should play with people's feelings in such a situation,” Amiran Gamkrelidze said.

Voice messages have been released throughout Georgia related to a new coronavirus, saying coronavirus cases have already been confirmed in Georgia, but the health authorities keep this information secret. An unidentified person called on population to buy face masks.