Schools to Open in Batumi and Kobuleti from October 1

The council's latest decisions were discussed by the Head of Government at a briefing. According to the Prime Minister, given the active domestic tourism season in Batumi, mobility has been very high, which is why we have been expecting an increase in infection cases.

Also, the new academic year will further increase mobility. Consequently, schoolchildren and students in Kobuleti and Batumi will resume physical classroom studies on October 1; until then, remote learning will be conducted.

"Given the active domestic tourism season in Batumi, mobility has been very high, which is why we have been expecting an increase in infection cases, and everything is ready for that in Batumi and elsewhere in the country. Importantly, we must maintain control over epidemiological and virus-related management. However, given that the new academic year will further increase mobility, we have made specific decisions today," Giorgi Gakharia said.

According to the Prime Minister, as of today, 34 new infection cases have been identified in the country, with the sources of 32 identified and 20 recorded in Batumi. Consequently, in light of the epidemiological situation, the Coordination Council, previously meeting only once a week, will convene twice a week, on Mondays and Wednesdays.