Georgia reports 11 new cases of coronavirus, 353 people remain infected with COVID-19

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.

Tbilisi and Rustavi will remain on lockdown, Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia said yesterday, 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. 

Situation worldwide in terms of the coronavirus as of May 4. Photo: coronavirus live update.

However, the nationwide curfew between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. remains in force. 

Starting today construction and auto repair businesses have resumed operations. 

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Gakharia said that the economic revival of the country, including the reopening of the economy and post-crisis management, has become the number one priority for the government.

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