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.