The media reported on the transfer of 5 military servicemen from Vaziani to the hospital, which became the subject of various interpretations. With his regard we would like to underline that in the conditions of pandemic Defence Forces take important protective measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus, both in army and in the public.

LEPL Cyber Security Bureau of Defence Ministry developed useful tips for remote employees to help make their work process secure.

According to the test results of the Lugar Laboratory, two soldiers of the Georgian Defence Forces are not infected with coronvirus. Furthermore, not a single member of the Georgian Defence Forces has tested positive for coronavirus up to now.

Members of the Georgian Defence Forces installed the additional control mechanisms on the check points near the quarantine zone at the entrances of Bolnisi and Marneuli.

To prevent the spread of coronavirus, under the order of Georgian Defence Minister Irakli Garibashvili, some of the Ministry of Defence personnel have moved to a remote work regime.  

Defence Forces of Georgia strengthened control on check points at the entrances of Marneuli and Bolnisi Municipalities. East Command installed the night lighting systems and placed reinforced concrete barriers at all five check points. Special equipment, uniform and gloves of military personnel who are on duty are washed regularly with a special disinfection solution.  East Battalion of Military Police controls the Marneuli Air Base on a regular basis and patrols the surrounding area.

Defense Forces of Georgia control over the outer perimeter of Marneuli and Bolnisi Municipalities at the special checkpoints together with the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Defense Forces also patrol the bypass roads throughout the municipalities and control the operational area through the technical surveillance means. The military control the bypass roads through drones, thermal, night vision and optical means within 24 hours.

The East Command of Defense Forces of Georgia controls over 5 entrances of Marneuli and Bolnisi Municipalities.  Along with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Defense Forces set up 5 special checkpoints in Marneuli, Bolnisi and Kazreti, as well as Tetritskaro-Marneuli and Tsiteli Khidi-Rustavi roads. At the special checkpoints the military check everybody who enter or leave the quarantine zone.

Defense Minister of Georgia visited the special checkpoints set up by Defense Forces in Marneuli. Irakli Garibashvili got acquainted to the existing situation on the ground and delivered detailed information on the preventive measures against the spread of the coronavirus.   

Under the decision of Government Coordinating Council, Georgian Defence Forces have been involved in the preventive measures against the spread of the coronavirus, in connection with imposing a strict quarantine regime in Bolnisi and Marneuli. Along with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Defense Forces set up special checkpoints near the quarantine zone. 

Under the decision of Government Coordinating Council, Georgian Defence Forces have been involved in the preventive measures against the spread of the coronavirus in connection with imposing a strict quarantine regime in Bolnisi and Marneuli.  

The Metropolitan of Gori and Ateni, Archbishop Andrew (Gvazava) blessed the yard of Giorgi Abramishvili Military Hospital together with the clergy of the Diocese.