95% of 63 cases of influenza was H1N1 in last 3 weeks

According to Amiran Gamkrelidze, director of the National Center for Disease Control and Public Health, about 63 cases of influenza have been reported in the last 3 weeks and 95% of them were H1N1.

Gamkrelidze said there was no epidemic situation in the country and the virus was spread not only in Georgia but in Europe as well.

According to him, only one person has died of the H1N1 virus so far.

Amiran Gamkrelidze called on the population to show special caution regarding the flu virus.

"I urge the population to be cautious, especially with children. If the temperature rises above 38.5 degrees, it is necessary to consult a doctor. The child should not be sent to a kindergarten or school. It is necessary to contact a family doctor on the very first day", - Gamkrelidze said.