Assessment of the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in Georgia: the specifics of its management from 2019 to 2022
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20233802Keywords:
COVID-19 pandemic, Public health measures, Management strategies, Statistical analysis, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Infectious diseasesAbstract
This research paper aims to assess the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in Georgia from 2019 to 2022 and evaluate the management methods used in different regions. The research methodology involved analyzing reports and statistics published by the Ministry of Health of Georgia and the Center for Disease Control. The study is based on data from 2019 to the present. Research methodology is a mixed method that combines both qualitative and quantitative methods-meta-analysis. The findings indicate that the spread of COVID-19 in Georgia was not uniform across different regions. Tbilisi had the highest cases, followed by West Georgia and East Georgia. The government of Georgia implemented a range of measures to manage the pandemic, including social distancing, the use of face masks, and restrictions on movement. A combination of factors, including public health measures and regional differences, influenced the spread of COVID-19 in Georgia. The research paper provides insights into managing the COVID-19 pandemic in Georgia and highlights the importance of evidence-based strategies for controlling the spread of infectious diseases.
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