Two more people recover from coronavirus in Georgia
Starting 9 p.m. today, four main cities of Georgia - Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi and Rustavi - will be put under lockdown, for at least ten days to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus. Photo: Nino Alavidze/Agenda.ge
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Two more people have recuperated from coronavirus in Georgia increasing the total number of recoveries to 71.
The country has confirmed a total of 306 cases of COVID-19 since February 26, including 230 active cases of the virus and three deaths.
Starting 9 p.m. today, four main cities of Georgia - Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi and Rustavi - will be put under lockdown, for at least ten days to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus. The state of emergency is likely to be prolonged until May 10 as well.
Meanwhile, some 5,034 people are under quarantine in the country due to possible contact with the infected individuals, while 463 others remain under medical observation at hospitals.
Information about the confirmed cases of the coronavirus and other related updates about its spread and prevention is available at www.stopcov.ge.
The government of Georgia has created an anti-crisis economic group as part of the Interagency Council to better manage the coronavirus’ impact on the Georgian economy, announces the Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is offering $450 million to help Georgia contain the COVID-19 pandemic and limit its economic impact, announces the IMF. The IMF reached an agreement with the Georgian authorities for the completion of the Sixth Review and an augmentation of access under the Extended Fund Facility.
A total of 128,280,000 GEL (about $40.65m/€37.10m) has already been accumulated in the StopCov fund as of April 14. The funds raised in the StopCoV fund, that was created on March 23, will be used to meet 'identified needs'. In addition to the companies, private entities have donated as well, announces the press office of the foundation.
People in Russian-occupied Tskhinvali (South Ossetia) region don’t have access to vitally important healthcare services as the region has been in isolation for months, State Minister for Reconciliation and Civic Equality Ketevan Tsikhelashvili stated earlier today.
The Georgian government and the patriarchate have reached a long-awaited deal that the traditional Easter service on Saturday night will be held with police supervision despite the curfew.However, the Georgian government calls on worshippers to stay home and follow the state of emergency regulations amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Georgia has reported 30 new cases of the coronavirus earlier today, bringing the total number of cases to 336. 74 of the 336 patients have recovered, while three others have died. As of today Georgia has 257 active cases of the virus. 5,000 people are under quarantine in Georgia and 494 others are in hospitals. The four main cities of Georgia - Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi and Rustavi - have been put under lockdown for at least ten days starting April 15.