Georgia reports 22 new cases of coronavirus, total number of cases stands at 539

Georgia reported 22 new cases of coronavirus earlier today, bringing the total number of cases to 539. 

178 patients of the 539 have recovered, while six others have died. 

As of today 353 remain infected with COVID-19 in Georgia. 

5,256 people are under quarantine in the country and 548 others are in hospitals. 

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15 of the 22 new cases are connected with Tetritskaro municipality, three new patients are from Svaneti region and the remaining four individuals are from Bolnisi municipality.  

Two of the 355 infected individuals were foreign citizens  who are no longer in Georgia. Photo: coronavirus live update.

Director General of Tbilisi Hospital of Infectious Diseases Tengiz Tsertsvadze says that Georgia may have an increase in the coronavirus cases in the coming week and then the figures will go down. 

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The country has already lifted several, coronavirus-related restrictions, including  restrictions on the use of private vehicles.