Batumi and Kutaisi cities to reopen tomorrow after 20-day coronavirus lockdown
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The cities of Batumi and Kutaisi, which were put on lockdown on April 15 to contain the spread of COVID-19, will reopen tomorrow, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated earlier today.
Tbilisi and Rustavi will remain on lockdown for some time, Gakharia said, adding that the restrictions may be lifted by the end of the week.
Lifting the restrictions for Batumi and Kutaisi means that vehicles will be allowed to leave or enter the cities.
However, the nationwide curfew between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. remains in force.
Gakharia said that the Georgian government has resumed work in a normal regime and the state may lift various, coronavirus-related restrictions earlier than outlined in the six-phase plan to open the economy.
As of now we are fighting two battles: one to contain the spread of the coronavirus and the another - to help the state economy,” Gakharia said.
Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia says that the situation in the country in terms of the coronavirus allows the government to lift various restrictions. Photo: Interior Ministry press office.
Gakharia instructed governors to ensure local populations are informed regarding the steps taken by the government during the crisis.
He stated that all citizens of Georgia, including ethnic minorities, must have information regarding the benefits offered by the government, as well as lifting or imposing various restrictions.
Georgia reported four new cases of coronavirus earlier today, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 593.
223 of the 593 patients have recovered, while nine others have died.
As of today 359 people remain infected with COVID-19 in Georgia.
Georgia reported four new cases of coronavirus earlier today, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 593. 223 of the 593 patients have recovered, while nine others have died. As of today 359 people remain infected with COVID-19 in Georgia. 5,028 individuals are under quarantine and 537 others in hospitals. Head of the government administration Natia Mezvrishvili said on May 2 that coronavirus-related
Georgia has reported a ninth coronavirus-related death today. A 58-year-old woman with several underlying conditions has passed away from coronavirus infection at First University Clinic in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi earlier today.
The ruling Georgian Dream party has accused the opposition of organising a rally in the Marneuli municipality of eastern Georgia earlier today, which has been on lockdown due to the coronavirus since March 23.
Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili has stated that the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres praised the steps taken by the Georgian government in the fight against the coronavirus during a phone conversation yesterday.
Georgia continues to lift coronavirus-related restrictions. Starting tomorrow construction and auto repair businesses will be able to resume operations, announced Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia today.
Georgia has reported 11 new cases of coronavirus earlier today, bringing the total number of cases to 604. 240 of the 604 patients have recovered, while nine others have died. As of today 353 people remain infected with COVID-19 in Georgia. 4,887 people are under quarantine and 500 others are in hospitals around the country. The cities of Batumi and Kutaisi, which were put on lockdown on April 15 to contain the spread of COVID-19, have reopened earlier today.
Public service halls and community centres will resume work starting tomorrow throughout Georgia. Individuals who want to receive service, should book a visit time on the website www.mygov.ge. Georgian Justice Minister said that underage individuals will not be allowed to enter community centres and public service halls throughout the country.
Imereti Governor Zviad Shalamberidze says that checkpoints will remain at several locations in the city to thermoscreen people.
Tbilisi, which has been on coronavirus lockdown since April 15, will reopen on Monday, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia has stated. Retail and wholesale stores, except for clothing and footwear stores and except shopping malls, that have outdoor entrances will be opened.