We owe a huge thank you to the health authorities, NCDC, doctors and researchers, and the government for managing this crisis responsibly. Such a statement made today the US Ambassador to Georgia Kelly Degnan in a video message.

“Welcome to my home. I’m teleworking today to comply with the guidance from Georgia’s public health experts to maintain social distancing.

It is encouraging news that Georgia is gradually able to open some businesses. I know we are all anxious to get to work at full capacity as soon as it is safe to do so.

We owe a huge thank you to the health authorities, NCDC, doctors and researchers, and the government for managing this crisis responsibly. Their proactive efforts will make it possible for Georgia to reopen safely. We are not there yet, though. As Dr. Gamkrelidze said – “we have not yet defeated COVID-19.” It is so important we continue to take this seriously and take the necessary precautions to stay healthy and safe.

The U.S. is leading the world’s humanitarian and health response to COVID-19, even while battling the virus at home. As part of this response, the United States has committed nearly one billion dollars to date in health, humanitarian and economic assistance. This is in addition to the funding we already provide to multilateral and non-governmental organizations helping communities around the world deal with the pandemic. Here in Georgia, the Embassy continues to look for ways the United States can help Georgians”, - concluded Kelly Degnan.