Georgian Foreign Ministry calls on Georgia citizens to refrain from travelling to China, Special Administrative Region of China-Hong Kong, Iran, Italy, Republic of Korea, and other countries with reported cases of coronavirus.

The ministry added that Georgian citizens already staying in the countries indicated above are strongly advised to comply with recommendations of the health ministries of the host countries, to keep away from crowded places and to practice good personal hygiene. Where necessary, they can contact Georgia’s consular offices abroad around-the-clock.

“To prevent introduction and spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Georgia, the National Center for Disease Control and Public Health of Georgia advises Georgian citizens against visiting and travelling to countries at high coronavirus epidemic risk: China, Special Administrative Region of China -Hong Kong, Iran, Italy, Republic of  Korea, and other countries with reported cases of COVID-19, as reported by the World Health Organization,” the statement reads.