Ski resorts not to reopen from February 1

Due to the epidemiological situation, the ski resorts will not be able to resume functioning from February 1, Vice Prime Minister Maia Tskitishvili told reporters after a meeting held business associations, representatives of the Ministry of Economy and epidemiologists at the governmental administration.

According to Maia Tskitishvili, the gathering of tourists at ski resorts poses a high risk of the spread of the coronavirus infection.

"Simultaneous arrival and concentration of many tourists at ski resorts is the highest threat, which will lead to a very rapid increase in the rate of infection. This is the reason for the suspension of ski tourism not only in Georgia, but in many countries, including in the countries where ski tourism is a leading sector of their economy.

We have similar risks in Georgia. Given the epidemiological situation, the ski resorts will not be able to resume functioning from February 1," Tskitishvili said.