Omicron strain enters downward phase in Georgia. Such a statement made today the First Deputy Minister of Health.

“In Georgia, this week was marked with high numbers of newly detected coronavirus cases and related deaths. However, the peak of the Omicron strain has already entered its downward phase, in Georgia it has passed, but the current week will give a more precise picture.

The number of daily positive cases will likely shrink by the end of the month”, - said Tamar Gabunia.

The Head of the National Center for Disease Control and Public Health also welcomed the stabilizing situation. But amiran Gamkrelidze noted that wearing facemasks and vaccination remain as among the most efficient measures of protection against COVID-19.