According to Gamkrelidze, constant monitoring is underway and all laboratories have a protocol as to in which case they can suspect the mutation.

“We have to strictly follow the existing regulations: everyone should wear a facemask in an open and closed building, because "Omicron" spreads faster. It is important to follow sanitary rules and social distance, avoid large gatherings and get vaccinated. The more people are vaccinated, the lower the risk of spreading the infection is," - Gamkrelidze said.

Amiran Gamkrelidze says that the epidemiological situation is improving at a slow pace.

"We have a decrease in daily cases, and today, for the first time, the Covid-19 positive rate has dropped to 7%, the reproduction index remains below 1%. The most severe indicator, mortality rate has a decreasing tendency. There are 39 cases of death, but it is no longer 50 and 70. There are two big risks. The New Year is coming and mobility will increase, so we must strictly follow the recommendation. The second risk is the entry and spread of Omicron across the country. It is already distributed in 73 countries. Probably we will not be able to avoid it, as well,”- said Amiran Gamkrelidze.