Abkhazia is ready to receive Russian tourists

The Abkhaz-Russian border was opened on August 1.

 Sukhum. July 1, 2020. Apsnypress. Abkhazia is ready to receive tourists. This was stated by Minister of Health Tamaz Tsakhnakiya and Minister of Internal Affairs Dmitry Dbar after a meeting with Coordination Headquarters for protection of population from coronavirus infection.

“We are ready to provide emergency assistance to all arriving tourists if necessary. In accordance with the Abkhaz-Russian agreement, after providing assistance, this citizen is subject to referral for further treatment to medical organizations of the Russian Federation, ” Minister of Health said.

Tsakhnakiya also reported on the situation with those infected with coronavirus in Abkhazia: “Over the entire period of epidemiological process in Abkhazia, 93 cases of coronavirus infection were registered. Moreover, since July 21, 55 positive cases. In total, three people died during this period. 37 people recovered. Currently, 23 patients are in Gudauta hospital, 22 patients are in self-isolation. Their condition is assessed as satisfactory, they are all under the supervision of doctors. Among the sick are four children. Their condition is also assessed as satisfactory. Our bacterial laboratory carries out daily PCR diagnostics. Recently, 631 people have been tested from among those who had contact with the latest cases. The Ministry of Health is carrying out all the necessary sanitary and epidemiological measures to localize foci of infection in hospitals. "

“The work of the Ministry of Internal Affairs will primarily be aimed at resort towns. We will strengthen foot and vehicle patrols. The Ministry of Internal Affairs is ready for the holiday season, and we will make every effort to ensure it goes calmly, ” said Interior Minister Dmitry Dbar.