Khatisopeli, Vanati, Mushevani villages in eastern Georgia placed under strict quarantine
Georgian Interior Ministry announced earlier today that the movement will be banned in all of the three villages. Photo: Interior Ministry press office
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The villages of Khatisopeli, Vanati, Mushevani in eastern Georgia have have been placed on strict lockdown due to an outbreak of the coronavirus.
Georgian Interior Ministry announced earlier today that movement in the villages will be banned.
Due to high epidemiological risks,#Police will ensure public order and enforcement of strict quarantine measures in Khatisofeli, Vanati & Mushevani villages of #Bolnisi municipality. #StopCov #Covid19
— MIA of Georgia (@MIAofGeorgia) April 25, 2020
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Representatives of interior and defence ministries will supervise checkpoints and ensure implementation of the state of emergency regulations during the lockdown.
They will also provide locals with comprehensive information about the quarantine restrictions and provide assistance. PHoto: Interior Ministry press office
The marneuli and Bolnisi municipalities in eastern Georgia remain under lockdown since March 23. However, additional stricter measures have been applied on the city of Bolnisi, as well as the villages of Rachisubani, Kvemo Bolnisi, Savaneti, Balichi and the small town of Kazreti.
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The Medical Director of Tbilisi Infectious Disease Hospital Marina Ezugbaia told journalists today that 18 of the infected individuals are from the village of Mushevani in quarantined Bolnisi municipality in eastern Georgia.
Over 50 inhabitants will undergo mandatory PCR (polymerase chain reaction) testing for the coronavirus in Georgia’s eastern Mushevani village, which has been on strict lockdown due to an outbreak of the virus since April 25. The results of the tests will become known on June 25, which will play a crucial role in removing the quarantine-zone status for the village of Mushevani.