Coronavirus: total confirmed cases increase to 385, including 84 recoveries, 3 deaths
As on now, some other 4,971 individuals remain in quarantine and 519 more are under medical observation due to possible contact with the infected individuals. Photo: Nino Alavidze/Agenda.ge
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The number of total confirmed cases of coronavirus has increased to 385 in Georgia, including 84 recoveries and three deaths.
As on now, some other 4,971 individuals remain in quarantine and 519 more are under medical observation due to possible contact with the infected individuals.
Although the traditional Easter service on Saturday night will be held with police supervision despite the curfew, Georgian government and health officials call on worshippers to stay home and follow the state of emergency regulations amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Spokesperson of the patriarchate Archpriest Andria Jaghmaidze has recommended "risk groups", including people with certain diseases or symptoms of virus as well as children, or those who have such family members, to stay home and reveal “civic responsibility” on Easter service. Photo: Nino Alavidze/Agenda.ge
Four main cities of Georgia - Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi and Rustavi - have been placed under lockdown to prevent further spread of the coronavirus.
During ten days from April 17, all private vehicle traffic have been banned throughout the country until the end of the state of emergency.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia has addressed President Salome Zurabishvili to prolong the state of emergency until May 10.
Although, the decision will enter into force after the parliament confirms its prolongation following President Zurabishvili's request.
The United States has allocated an additional $600,000 to help bolster Georgia’s healthcare system in the face of the COVID-19 crisis, says the US Embassy in Tbilisi.
The German development agency GIZ has provided 100,000 face masks and 2,000 litres of hand sanitising liquid to the Georgian Ministry of Health to help handle the coronavirus pandemic.
Starting 12 p.m. on April 17, all private vehicle traffic will be banned throughout the country until the end of the state of emergency. Prime Minister’s spokesperson Irakli Chikovani announced that despite “the strict recommendations” from healthcare officials to stay home, there is still much movement on the streets.
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.
Police have fined 321 people for violating state of emergency regulations and curfew during the last 24 hours in Georgia. 85 individuals were fined for violating the curfew regulations, 96 individuals were fined for violating rules of transportation and driving, and 140 individuals were fined for public gathering and violating 2-meter distance
The UN said Easter “is a very special occasion for Georgia, when many families come together and share a heartwarming celebration”, however, “the community spirit at the heart of Easter includes a sense of responsibility to protect ourselves and others from COVID-19”.