According to the Head of the National Center for Disease Control and Public Health, if necessary, extended testing may be conducted on the territory of other fairs as well.

“Markets represent a place of increased risk in terms of the spread of the virus, so all markets will be subjected to PCR testing.

Serious extended testing have been ongoing at the Lilo market for 3 days now. A total of 1415 people have been tested. 5 cases of the infection have already been detected, while 6 persons will be repeatedly tested. We will have results of 500 more tests today.

The epidemiological situation in the world is still difficult. As you know, there are trends of new wave in many countries. The number of infected cases has exceeded 16.5 million.

As for the situation in Georgia, in general, over the past week, we have seen the dynamics of an increase in cases of the disease in the country. In the period from 20 to 26 July, there are 98 cases within one week. Of these, 22 are associated with Gachiani, 14 are contacts with confirmed cases, 13 are imported. Among the imported ones are truck drivers”, - said Amiran Gamkrelidze.