Irakli Gharibashvili: In recent days, it has become clear that the rate of wearing a mask has dropped alarmingly, which is categorically inadmissible

In recent days, it has become clear that the rate of wearing a mask has dropped alarmingly, which is categorically inadmissible, - Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Gharibashvili said at the beginning of the government session.

He appealed to the public to follow the elementary rules in order to prevent the development of the third wave of the virus in the country.

"We have lifted a number of restrictions, but in recent days we have been observing a certain increase in cases, as well as disregard for recommendations. In recent days it has become clear that the rate of wearing a mask has dropped alarmingly, which is categorically inadmissible. I would like to appeal to the population to follow this elementary, simple rule in order to prevent the development of the third wave in the country, "Gharibashvili said.

The Prime Minister responded to the process of importing the coronavirus vaccine into the country and noted that the first doses of the vaccine would be imported soon.

"You know that I am personally involved with vaccine companies, as well as partner countries, and we are expecting that the first doses of the vaccine will arrive soon, as the Minister told the public. However, before vaccination, it is very important to be careful in order to avoid re-imposition of restrictions," - said Gharibashvili.