30 new cases of coronavirus reported in Georgia, total number of cases stands at 336
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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.
The state of emergency is likely to be prolonged until May 10.
Georgian government and health officials have urged people to stay home. Photo: Nino Alavidze/Agenda.ge.
Churches will remain open for the Easter holiday.
In large churches, social distancing of at least 2 meters will be maintained, while in smaller churches, clergymen will hold the service without the presence of worshippers.
Deputy Head of the National Disease Control Centre Paata Imnadze has urged people to stay home in order to avoid a situation similar to that seen in Italy in recent months.
If you want to protect yourself, protect others, help the state do not go to the church, stay home. With this step, you will protect the church as well. There are people around us who are infected with the virus and show no symptoms,” Imnadze said.
Restrictions will be imposed at cemeteries as it is part of the Easter tradition in Georgia to visit the graves of loved ones.