Decease Control Center Director’s son test positive for coronavirus

Nikoloz Gamkrelidze, son of Amiran Gamkrelidze who is the Director of Decease Control Center of Georgia, has been tested positive for a new coronavirus.

As Nikoloz Gamkrelidze wrote on his Facebook page, he become infected in the workplace after he had the contact with the infected employee.

“All the persons, who have had the contact with the infected employee, were in self-isolation. Yesterday, I showed the symptoms of the virus and was tested, which appeared positive for the coronavirus. Now, I am being treated in Tbilisi Infectious Hospital. I feel good, I decided to make this information public for several reasons : 1. I think sickness is no shame. 2. I do not want this issue to be subject to different interpretations 3. And most importantly, do not become a source of additional panic.

I am convinced that if we show more solidarity and accept our civic responsibility, we will soon tackle this challenge in our country, ” Gamkrelidze wrote.