Tbilisi streets deserted as citizens, visitors stay at home to avoid coronavirus risks

A view on Gorgasali Street near Metekhi Bridge, a usually popular spot for visitors and locals alike. Photo: Nino Alavidze/agenda.ge.

An entrance to Leghvtakhevi Ravine spot in the downtown, where tourists often take walks and local festivals hold their events. Photo: Nino Alavidze/agenda.ge.

A pedestrian in Tbilisi is seen with gloves as protective measure against the virus. Photo: Nino Alavidze/agenda.ge.

A street vendor sells flowers with a protective face mask on. Photo: Nino Alavidze/agenda.ge.

A police officer seen with a mask on a Tbilisi street. Photo: Nino Alavidze/agenda.ge.

Young people are seen spending time in the Leghvtakhevi Ravine spot in the downtown, deserted as a result of citizens staying home to avoid risks of Covid-19. Photo: Nino Alavidze/agenda.ge.

Empty seats on a Tbilisi bus. There was a visible decrease in the number of passengers for public transportation throughout the last week in the capital, as people stayed home. Photo: Nino Alavidze/agenda.ge.

Empty seats are seen outside cafes on the usually popular Bambis Rigi alleyway in downtown. The government has recommended businesses to limit customer service to takeaway and delivery. Photo: Nino Alavidze/agenda.ge.

Rows of deserted cafes are seen on Erekle II Turn alleyway in downtown Tbilisi. Photo: Nino Alavidze/agenda.ge.

A decrease in the number of pedestrians and employees traversing streets in the capital was notable starting last week. Photo: Nino Alavidze/agenda.ge.

An empty section of Abano Street, a historical part of the city where hot baths and cultural monuments merge. Photo: Nino Alavidze/agenda.ge.

On Monday the Georgian government suspended inbound flights, with recommendations on avoiding large gatherings and socialising. Photo: Nino Alavidze/agenda.ge.

Three new cases of infection were confirmed in the country on Sunday, taking the overall number to 33. Photo: Nino Alavidze/agenda.ge.

Locals and visitors wore protective fase masks or gloves as measures for safeguarding themselves. Photo: Nino Alavidze/agenda.ge.

People photographed with face masks in the downtown. Photo: Nino Alavidze/agenda.ge.

While business venues have enabled employees to work from home, street vendors, dependent on presence at their stalls, have continued their work in the streets. Photo: Nino Alavidze/agenda.ge.