Tbilisi: Zurab Azarashvili the health minister of the Republic of Georgia, has assured the public that the current seasonal virus surge in the country is common. He said that the government is fully prepared to tackle the health emergency situation and there is no need to panic at all.
The health minister Zurab Azarashvili, was speaking to media after a government session. He mentioned that the country had introduced the appropriate multi-component flu vaccine at the beginning of autumn to prevent any further escalation of health problems. Minister actively encouraged the population to get vaccinated through various campaigns.
He said the public should not panic as every year, such conditions occur due to seasonal flu that disappears with the passage of time. He specifically stated, “What is occurring today in the country is just a typical seasonal outbreak of viruses which will gradually disappear. This is not exclusive to only our country of Georgia but is observed across the globe in many country”.
He further said that these viral infections tend to peak seasonally every year mailnly at the end of January, but there is no need for alarm and get panic. It is to be specifically mentioned that the virus is primarily affecting children, but there is nothing extraordinary to panic as children’s immunity is weak. Speaking regarding vaccinations and flu vaccines minister said that we currently have an adequate supply, and anyone interested can receive the appropriate vaccinations at the designated health centres.
As some were expressing their concern over the overcrowding at the health facilities minister said while Responding to concerns about clinic overcrowding and potential bed shortages due to high referrals that there is no danger in this regard.
At the same time, the minister also said that it is time to take care of the cleanliness and personal hygiene to keep the disease away. He said that all people should come forward for the vaccinations against the viral diseases.
