4 more coronavirus infections in Russian-occupied Tskhinvali, total cases increase to 15
Res media outlet reported yesterday that the de-facto Tskhinvali will completely close its so-called “border” with Russia from May 10 to May 17. Photo: cominf.org.
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Georgia’s Russian-occupied Tskhinvali region has confirmed four new cases of coronavirus earlier today, bringing the total number of cases to 15.
Res media outlet reports that 37 more individuals are waiting for coronavirus test results in Tskhinvali region.
There are 244 individuals in quarantine, out of which 160 are students of Russian universities, six drivers and 78 citizens of Tskhinvali (South Ossetia), who entered the region from North Ossetia – Alania”, Marina Kochieva, Tskhinvali Infectious Disease Hospital doctor told Res agency today.
Responding to the issue, Georgian Reconciliation Minister Ketevan Tsikhelashvili reaffirmed that Georgia is ready to support its citizens living in the occupied Tskhinvali region.
The only international organization with which we are able to cooperate and protect the interests of our population is the Red Cross. The employees from the organization are now working to provide some humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable individuals in Akhalgori district and the rest of Tskhinvali region”, said Tsikhelashvili.
Tsikhelashvili also noted that the residents of the region are completely isolated, and the existing humanitarian crisis in Akhalgori is getting worse.
The de-facto Government of Tskhinvali closed the so-called “border” with the rest of Georgia and over 60 countries in early March to contain the spread of coronavirus.
Res media outlet reported yesterday that the de-facto Tskhinvali will completely close its so-called “border” with Russia from May 10 to May 17.
The temporary ban on border crossing applies to all citizens without exception. The ban also applies to trucks.
State Minister for Reconciliation and Civic Equality of Georgia Ketevan Tsikhelashvili has urged the residents of the Russia-occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali (South Ossetia) regions to follow recommendations of the World Health Organization, saying that the Georgian government is ready help them prevent the spread of COVID-19 if the need arises.
The Russian controlled Tskhinvali region has requested ‘vital medical products’ from Russia amid Russia’s recent temporary ban on various medical products, including face masks.
Georgia’s Russian-occupied Tskhinvali region has confirmed eight new cases of coronavirus today, bringing the total number of cases to 11.
Georgia’s Russian-occupied Tskhinvali region has confirmed its first case of the coronavirus today. RES media outlet reports an individual with coronavirus entered the region on April 30 from Russia and was placed under quarantine.
The de-facto government of the Russian-occupied Tskhinvali region of Georgia has confirmed one new case of coronavirus, bringing the total to 23 in the region.
The de-facto government of the Russian-occupied Tskhinvali region of Georgia has confirmed two new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total to 25 in the region.
Georgia’s Russian-occupied Tskhinvali region has reported 12 new cases of coronavirus earlier today, bringing the total number of cases in the region to 57. 31 of the 57 patients have already recovered.
Since March about 1,000 people have entered Tbilisi-controlled territory from Georgia’s occupied regions, of which 316 were patients that were brought to hospitals for different diagnoses, says the State Ministry for Reconciliation and Civic Equality of Georgia.