Tengiz Tsertsvadze: The tendency of an increasing number of cases has been observed over the last week - it may be the beginning of the "fifth wave"

According to the General Director of the Infectious Diseases Hospital, Tengiz Tsertsvadze, restrictions on coronavirus should be imposed in the country only when necessary.

As Tsertsvadze told journalists, the restrictions will be unacceptable for the society.

"It's a very painful issue, not only here, but all over the world. Look at what is happening in Italy, in France, there are serious protests against the tightening of restrictions. Some police measures are needed to disperse the protesters.

In Georgia, society has become used to that restrictions are gradually being eased. Consequently, life was returning to a normal rhythm, the economy was activated and therefore re-introducing restrictions would be very difficult and undesirable. It should be done only when necessary. Before that, I think it is much more important to tighten control over the implementation of existing regulations - to use the facemask, to avoid weddings, parties, birthdays. And most importantly - vaccination!", - Tsertsvadze stated.

As for the rate of the infection spread, Tsertsvadze noted that there was a significant increase in the last week.

"After the downward trend, which lasted for about a month and a half, the last week has shown a clear upward trend. So far this increase is not as dramatic as it was during the fourth wave, but it is still enough. There are more than 2,000 cases that were reported yesterday, which is quite a lot. The number of active patients has also increased. It may be the beginning of the fifth wave, it may be a temporary event and the next progression will not happen. I agree with those who say that everything will be clear in a week", - Tsertsvadze said.