Georgia's omicron tally surpasses 1,400

Georgia has reported 1,419 omicron cases, Report's local bureau informs, citing the country's National Center for Diseases Control and Public Health.

Omicron is currently responsible for 70% of all coronavirus cases in the country and 80% in Tbilisi.

The peak of infection with the new strain in Georgia is expected in late January-early February.

The first fact of infection with omicron was documented on December 20.