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4 more individuals recover from coronavirus in Georgia

State and health officials call on citizens to stay home, avoid public gathering and maintain social distancing to minimise further community transmission of COVID-19. Photo: Nino Alavidze/Agenda.ge

Agenda.ge, 23 Apr 2020 - 20:35, Tbilisi,Georgia

Four infected individuals have recuperated from the coronavirus in Georgia increasing the total number of recoveries to 111.

As of now, there are a total of 420 confirmed cases in the country, including five deaths. 302 individuals remain infected with COVID-19 inside the country, while two foreigners have left home.

Photo: Nino Alavidze/Agenda.ge

The infected individuals include some of the doctors and employees of the Interior Ministry. Health Minister Ekaterine Tikaradze said earlier today that most of them had no clear symptoms of the virus.

Georgia has extended the state of emergency until May 22 to prevent further spread of the coronavirus. Meanwhile, restrictions on the use of private cars will be in force through April 26.

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