Georgia extends winter vacation in schools and kindergartens due to virus flu

Tbilisi. 9 January. REPORT.AZ/ The winter holidays in Georgia's secondary schools have been extended to January 18. Local bureau of Report informs that the due decision was passed by the Ministry of Labour, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia.

Ministry said although there is no flu epidemic, the decision to extend the vacation has been made to protect the health of schoolchildren and teachers.. The organization also gave recommendations on disinfecting schools during holidays.

In addition, the winter holidays in kindergartens have been extended until January 18, the Tbilisi Kindergarten Management Agency informed.

Notably, 13 people have died from A (H1N1) virus called a swine flu in Georgia. 158 cases of infection have been confirmed in the country.