Five new cases of Omicron confirmed today in Georgia. Such a statement made the Head of the National Center for Disease Control.

“Omicron has alarmed the whole world. In a number of countries it has replaced 75% of the Delta variant. We all need to take it very seriously, we are dealing with a new serious challenge.

The way to end the pandemic is mass vaccination. 70% of the entire population must be vaccinated to end the pandemic. The 3rd shot is already becoming necessary. Studies have shown that after the booster shot, the immunity is quite high in relation to Omicron as well”, - said Amiran Gamkrelidze.

As he added, 29 cases of Omicron have been reported in Georgia, several more samples are now being examined.