🇬🇪🛫🇰🇿 Update on the situation with Georgia-Kazakhstan flights.
At the moment, the air service is closed. I am in touch with all the airlines: Flyarystan, SCAT and Air Astana do not know when they will be able to resume flights between the countries. Everything will depend on the situation at the airports and the orders of the Government of Kazakhstan. At the moment, the direction to Georgia is closed: flights are canceled. It is unknown when they will resume.
If you or your friends need help, write to @nlevshits.
There are already organized groups of volunteers who help those in need. At the moment, there are about 500 tourists from Kazakhstan in Georgia.
❓ What should you do if you or your friends have a flight tomorrow or in the next few days? Arrive and wait for cancellation or rebook for later dates.
At the moment, the air service is closed. I am in touch with all the airlines: Flyarystan, SCAT and Air Astana do not know when they will be able to resume flights between the countries. Everything will depend on the situation at the airports and the orders of the Government of Kazakhstan. At the moment, the direction to Georgia is closed: flights are canceled. It is unknown when they will resume.
If you or your friends need help, write to @nlevshits.
There are already organized groups of volunteers who help those in need. At the moment, there are about 500 tourists from Kazakhstan in Georgia.
❓ What should you do if you or your friends have a flight tomorrow or in the next few days? Arrive and wait for cancellation or rebook for later dates.
🇬🇪 The Consul of Kazakhstan in Georgia, Georgy Jakhutashvili, is distributing a statement.
The report presents a list of hotels that offer accommodation to Kazakhstani citizens staying in Georgia due to the cancellation of flights at a reduced price.
The list includes hotels in Tbilisi, Batumi and Kutaisi. Those who have their cards blocked will be able to pay later.
The full list is here.
❗️ As before, there is no official information when air traffic between the countries will be resumed.
The report presents a list of hotels that offer accommodation to Kazakhstani citizens staying in Georgia due to the cancellation of flights at a reduced price.
The list includes hotels in Tbilisi, Batumi and Kutaisi. Those who have their cards blocked will be able to pay later.
The full list is here.
❗️ As before, there is no official information when air traffic between the countries will be resumed.
🦠 07.01. Coronavirus statistics in Georgia per day:
Tests carried out - 41236.
The incidence rate is 9.41% (+0.76%)
+4234 infected
+1727 recovered
+46 died
+7699 vaccinations
❗️ The head of the Center for Disease Control, Amiran Gamkrelidze, said that a sharp increase in the number of new cases is predicted. And he said that at the moment, out of 335 patients in the country with a new strain of omicron, only 5 citizens needed hospitalization.
Tests carried out - 41236.
The incidence rate is 9.41% (+0.76%)
+4234 infected
+1727 recovered
+46 died
+7699 vaccinations
❗️ The head of the Center for Disease Control, Amiran Gamkrelidze, said that a sharp increase in the number of new cases is predicted. And he said that at the moment, out of 335 patients in the country with a new strain of omicron, only 5 citizens needed hospitalization.
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🦠Over the past 24 hours, the number of laboratory-confirmed cases of the omicron strain in Georgia has increased from 335 to 600.
Epidemiologists warn that in reality there are 4-5 times more such cases and remind of strict compliance with the rules. In their opinion, the second half of January in the country will be very difficult
Epidemiologists warn that in reality there are 4-5 times more such cases and remind of strict compliance with the rules. In their opinion, the second half of January in the country will be very difficult
🛫🇰🇿 Flights Georgia-Kazakhstan on 07.01. officially canceled.
Flights from Tbilisi to Almaty and Aktau were to take place. FlyArystan together with AirAstana also canceled flights from Kutaisi.
❗️ Airlines cannot give an exact date for the resumption of flights. Almaty airport is definitely closed until 09.01.
ℹ️ More than 1,000 citizens of Kazakhstan remain in Georgia. Chats in WhatsApp and telegram have been created to coordinate them.
Flights from Tbilisi to Almaty and Aktau were to take place. FlyArystan together with AirAstana also canceled flights from Kutaisi.
❗️ Airlines cannot give an exact date for the resumption of flights. Almaty airport is definitely closed until 09.01.
ℹ️ More than 1,000 citizens of Kazakhstan remain in Georgia. Chats in WhatsApp and telegram have been created to coordinate them.
🇰🇿 Rompetrol Georgia will provide support to citizens of Kazakhstan who have found themselves due to the cancellation of flights in Georgia.
According to the company's statement posted on the official Facebook page, assistance will be provided with accommodation, meals and transfers.
❗️ If you know citizens of Kazakhstan who are in Georgia, or you are one of them, please contact by phone: +995577710750
According to the company's statement posted on the official Facebook page, assistance will be provided with accommodation, meals and transfers.
❗️ If you know citizens of Kazakhstan who are in Georgia, or you are one of them, please contact by phone: +995577710750
🛫🇰🇿 Resumption of flights between Georgia and Kazakhstan.
📍 FlyAristan Airline confirms the information that flight 08.01. will take place
📍The Commandant's office of the Mangystau region and the director of the airport confirmed the information that from 08.01. the international air service of the Aktau airport is resumed
ℹ️ For tickets and transportation, contact the embassy and airlines
❗️At the moment, there are about 700 tourists from Kazakhstan in Georgia, whose flights were canceled due to the state of emergency and have not taken off since January 4.
📍 FlyAristan Airline confirms the information that flight 08.01. will take place
📍The Commandant's office of the Mangystau region and the director of the airport confirmed the information that from 08.01. the international air service of the Aktau airport is resumed
ℹ️ For tickets and transportation, contact the embassy and airlines
❗️At the moment, there are about 700 tourists from Kazakhstan in Georgia, whose flights were canceled due to the state of emergency and have not taken off since January 4.
🦠 08.01. Coronavirus statistics in Georgia per day:
Tests carried out - 27539.
The incidence rate is 9.52% (+0.11%)
+2622 infected
+1126 recovered
+28 died
+7699 vaccinations
❗️The head of the Center for Disease Control, Amiran Gamkrelidze, said that omicron spreads 3-4 times faster than other strains of coronavirus, and people who were sick earlier are infected again. Also, previously vaccinated people often get sick.
Tests carried out - 27539.
The incidence rate is 9.52% (+0.11%)
+2622 infected
+1126 recovered
+28 died
+7699 vaccinations
❗️The head of the Center for Disease Control, Amiran Gamkrelidze, said that omicron spreads 3-4 times faster than other strains of coronavirus, and people who were sick earlier are infected again. Also, previously vaccinated people often get sick.
📊 According to the annual report of Freedom House, the level of democracy in Georgia has deteriorated in 2021.
This indicator is 36.31% (-1.69%) out of 100. As a result, Georgia falls into the category of "transitional or hybrid regime".
📉The indicators of the overall freedom rating and the media freedom rating have also deteriorated.
📈 However, the level of Internet freedom has increased.
This indicator is 36.31% (-1.69%) out of 100. As a result, Georgia falls into the category of "transitional or hybrid regime".
📉The indicators of the overall freedom rating and the media freedom rating have also deteriorated.
📈 However, the level of Internet freedom has increased.
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🎿🇬🇪 The state of ski resorts in Georgia on 08.01.22
For numerous reasons, once every couple of weeks I will do an update of news on highways, cable cars, snow.
📍GUDAURI: The road to the resort is good. The tracks themselves are already a bit in the sand. Equipment rental is available. Bars and cafes are open.
📍GODERZI: The road is still in terrible condition. Getting there takes 4-6 hours. There is a lot of snow in the resort itself. The cable cars are working.
📍BAKURIANI: The road is convenient. There are minibuses from Borjomi. There is snow, but not much, sand has also appeared. There are few good trails. One track. Lots of people. It is more suitable for a relaxing holiday with children. There is little rental of accessories.
📍MESTIA: The road is generally good. There is a lot of snow on the highways. New cable cars and cabins. There have been no problems with electricity in the last three days. You can fly on Vanilla Sky planes there.
❗️If you have something to add or consider it important, please write in the comments.
For numerous reasons, once every couple of weeks I will do an update of news on highways, cable cars, snow.
📍GUDAURI: The road to the resort is good. The tracks themselves are already a bit in the sand. Equipment rental is available. Bars and cafes are open.
📍GODERZI: The road is still in terrible condition. Getting there takes 4-6 hours. There is a lot of snow in the resort itself. The cable cars are working.
📍BAKURIANI: The road is convenient. There are minibuses from Borjomi. There is snow, but not much, sand has also appeared. There are few good trails. One track. Lots of people. It is more suitable for a relaxing holiday with children. There is little rental of accessories.
📍MESTIA: The road is generally good. There is a lot of snow on the highways. New cable cars and cabins. There have been no problems with electricity in the last three days. You can fly on Vanilla Sky planes there.
❗️If you have something to add or consider it important, please write in the comments.
🦠 09.01. Coronavirus statistics in Georgia per day:
Tests carried out - 34000.
The incidence rate is 11.3% (+1.59%)
+3842 infected
+777 recovered
+31 died
+5001 vaccinations
❗️"We are at the beginning of the sixth wave," said Ivane Chkhaidze, head of the immunization group.
According to him, the increase in cases in Georgia, as in absolutely all countries of the world, will be caused by omicron. The detection rate for the last day, one of the highest in the last year.
Tests carried out - 34000.
The incidence rate is 11.3% (+1.59%)
+3842 infected
+777 recovered
+31 died
+5001 vaccinations
❗️"We are at the beginning of the sixth wave," said Ivane Chkhaidze, head of the immunization group.
According to him, the increase in cases in Georgia, as in absolutely all countries of the world, will be caused by omicron. The detection rate for the last day, one of the highest in the last year.
🦠 In Georgia, they started talking about strengthening rules and restrictions again.
Alexander Goginava, a doctor at the Tbilisi Infectious Diseases Hospital, does not rule out that the current anti-coronavirus rules will be tightened due to the rapid dynamics of the spread of the omicron strain, which will peak in the second half of January.
«If we look at the growing dynamics of new cases, then, of course, the rules should be revised and tightened," Goginava said.
Alexander Goginava, a doctor at the Tbilisi Infectious Diseases Hospital, does not rule out that the current anti-coronavirus rules will be tightened due to the rapid dynamics of the spread of the omicron strain, which will peak in the second half of January.
«If we look at the growing dynamics of new cases, then, of course, the rules should be revised and tightened," Goginava said.
🦠 10.01. Coronavirus statistics in Georgia per day:
Tests carried out - 25745.
The incidence rate is 11.47% (+0.17%)
+2953 infected
+1085 recovered
+31 died
+1899 vaccinations
❗️ Doctors predict a difficult epidemiological situation in the second half of January.
Infectious disease specialist Tamar Badurashvili: "Holidays are clearly accompanied by an increase in cases of infection."
Health expert Devi Tabidze: "In 1-2 weeks we will get a storm of new cases and very heavy data."
Tests carried out - 25745.
The incidence rate is 11.47% (+0.17%)
+2953 infected
+1085 recovered
+31 died
+1899 vaccinations
❗️ Doctors predict a difficult epidemiological situation in the second half of January.
Infectious disease specialist Tamar Badurashvili: "Holidays are clearly accompanied by an increase in cases of infection."
Health expert Devi Tabidze: "In 1-2 weeks we will get a storm of new cases and very heavy data."
👩🏼🏫❓ The Coordinating Council will decide this week on the issue of starting school in Georgia after the holidays.
"The resumption of studies after the New Year holidays on January 17, against the background of an increase in cases of the omicron strain, remains a difficult issue," said Ivane Chkhaidze, head of the immunization group.
❗️ The interdepartmental council is expected to discuss this issue in the next three days.
"The resumption of studies after the New Year holidays on January 17, against the background of an increase in cases of the omicron strain, remains a difficult issue," said Ivane Chkhaidze, head of the immunization group.
❗️ The interdepartmental council is expected to discuss this issue in the next three days.
💊 This week, the Georgian government will make a decision on regulating drug prices.
According to the Prime Minister, the country plans to "open the market" with Turkey, which will reduce prices.
"The pharmaceutical market report is completed. The Competition Agency has already completed its assessment. We are also working on legislation that will further improve the situation in this area and open the Turkish market," Irakli Garibashvili said.
According to the Prime Minister, the country plans to "open the market" with Turkey, which will reduce prices.
"The pharmaceutical market report is completed. The Competition Agency has already completed its assessment. We are also working on legislation that will further improve the situation in this area and open the Turkish market," Irakli Garibashvili said.
💡🔌 Will mining remain in Svaneti: the Ministry of Economy and Energo-Pro Georgia have started work on a tariff system in this region.
Individuals in Mestia currently receive electricity for free, but recently this has been exacerbated by massive mining, which causes overloading of ground networks, which has led to interruptions in work, damage to infrastructure and has a negative impact on tourism.
📍On December 30, 2021, the Svans gathered at the Church of St. George in Mestia and promised to turn off mining farms, but electricity consumption in the region has not decreased since then.
Individuals in Mestia currently receive electricity for free, but recently this has been exacerbated by massive mining, which causes overloading of ground networks, which has led to interruptions in work, damage to infrastructure and has a negative impact on tourism.
📍On December 30, 2021, the Svans gathered at the Church of St. George in Mestia and promised to turn off mining farms, but electricity consumption in the region has not decreased since then.
🛫🇰🇿 Air service between Kazakhstan and Georgia.
The only city where there are no flights yet: Almaty.
6 days after the cancellation of flights (the last plane left on the afternoon of 04.01.) the situation began to stabilize. For the second day in a row, planes depart on schedule or with a slight delay. Everyone whose flights have been canceled is gradually being put on empty seats or their departure dates are being changed. The governments of the two countries are deciding on additional flights, but there is no official information about this. At the moment, about 550 citizens of Kazakhstan remain in Georgia due to the cancellation of flights. All of them are supported and assisted.
❗️If you know families who still have problems, write to me at @nlevshits — I will pass the information to the embassy and volunteer coordinators.
The only city where there are no flights yet: Almaty.
6 days after the cancellation of flights (the last plane left on the afternoon of 04.01.) the situation began to stabilize. For the second day in a row, planes depart on schedule or with a slight delay. Everyone whose flights have been canceled is gradually being put on empty seats or their departure dates are being changed. The governments of the two countries are deciding on additional flights, but there is no official information about this. At the moment, about 550 citizens of Kazakhstan remain in Georgia due to the cancellation of flights. All of them are supported and assisted.
❗️If you know families who still have problems, write to me at @nlevshits — I will pass the information to the embassy and volunteer coordinators.
🦠 11.01. Coronavirus statistics in Georgia per day:
Tests carried out - 57546.
The incidence rate is 9.53% (-0.94%)
+5486 infected
+2893 recovered
+46 died
+10881 vaccinations
❗️ The Chief of the Operational Staff, Giorgi Gibradze, focused on the deterioration of the epidemiological situation in ski resorts and urged to follow the recommendations of doctors.
Tests carried out - 57546.
The incidence rate is 9.53% (-0.94%)
+5486 infected
+2893 recovered
+46 died
+10881 vaccinations
❗️ The Chief of the Operational Staff, Giorgi Gibradze, focused on the deterioration of the epidemiological situation in ski resorts and urged to follow the recommendations of doctors.
🛫🇰🇿 Air Astana will carry out evacuation flights from Tbilisi to return Kazakhstanis stranded due to the cancellation of flights in Georgia.
Flights from Tbilisi will take place on January 12, 14 and 16.
Flights from Tbilisi will take place on January 12, 14 and 16.
🦠 Georgia will reduce the terms of isolation and quarantine in connection with covid-19.
This was confirmed by Deputy Minister of Health Tamar Gabunia and Head of the Center for Disease Control Amiran Gamkrelidze.
❗️An updated quarantine decision will be made today or tomorrow. With an asymptomatic course, 8 days of isolation will be enough, and in case of symptoms, this period is extended to 10 days.
This was confirmed by Deputy Minister of Health Tamar Gabunia and Head of the Center for Disease Control Amiran Gamkrelidze.
❗️An updated quarantine decision will be made today or tomorrow. With an asymptomatic course, 8 days of isolation will be enough, and in case of symptoms, this period is extended to 10 days.