The number of calls to 112 is increasing in accordance with the development of the epidemiological situation in Georgia. The calls are being forwarded to family or village doctors. The strengthening of telemedicine services and the important role played by 112 in the fight against COVID-19 was emphasized during today"s session of the Interagency Coordination Council, which was held via videoconferencing under the leadership of Prime Minister.

Giorgi Gakharia noted that today, 112 has become the first line of defense in the fight against COVID-19 as it allows citizens to receive highly qualified consultations as soon as symptoms appear, as well as to determine if they should stay at home or go to a hospital.

During the session, the Ministry of Healthcare presented information regarding the readiness of the so-called fever clinics of the primary healthcare system and the clinics earmarked to receive COVID-19 patients.

According to the prime minister, the greatest importance is attached to the detection of new cases of the coronavirus and the effectiveness of the management system.

Active monitoring of clinics throughout Georgia is ongoing under the leadership of Dimitri Khundadze, chairman of the Healthcare and Social Issues Committee of the Parliament of Georgia. It was decided at the session of the Interagency Council that the responses to the results of monitoring must be as fast and efficient as possible, and that this will be systematically verified. Majoritarian Parliament deputies and local government representatives will be actively involved in the process. Control will be carried out in full coordination with the Ministry of Healthcare and the special headquarters.

The situation in terms of food and medical supplies in the country was also discussed at the session of the Coordination Council. Agriculture and Environmental Protection Minister Levan Davitashvili noted that there are no problems with food supplies in the country, which are being constantly replenished without hindrance. As regards the additionally acquired medical equipment, including personal protection equipment - they will be in Georgia in the coming days.

It was noted that control measures (including the thermal screening of the population) are being actively implemented at the special checkpoints set up at the entrances to municipalities. It was also stated that it cannot be ruled out that the council will make similar decisions in connection with other cities, depending on the future development of the epidemiological situation and the recommendations of medical professionals.

The process of inspecting the observance of the restrictions imposed under the state of emergency and the implementation of the recommendations issued by the Ministry of Healthcare in the enterprises that continue to operate (or have submitted the relevant application to the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development) was discussed during the video conference. According to Economy Minister Natia Turnava, as of today, inspections have been carried out in 158 companies across Georgia, in cooperation with the Labor Inspection of the Ministry of Healthcare. Shortcomings were discovered at 20 of the inspected companies. They were given time to ensure the compliance of the work process and environment with the recommendations of the Ministry of Healthcare. Similar efforts are underway at construction sites. Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze informed the council that up to 150 construction sites have already been inspected in the capital. The constriction process is ongoing at 92 sites where the relevant standards were met. However, at this stage, construction has been