One individual in quarantine has tested positive for the coronavirus in Georgia, increasing the total number of confirmed cases to 809.
Meanwhile, with 11 recoveries a total of 674 individuals have recovered from the virus in Georgia since the country confirmed its first case in late February.
The National Centre for the Disease Control (NCDC) has tweeted:
#COVID19 Update
— NCDCGeorgia (@NCDCGeorgia) June 7, 2020
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As the country is preparing to reopen its airspace to local and international travellers, Georgian airports are making sure they follow all of the guidelines aimed at preventing the possible spread of the virus after the resumption of flights.
Director General of the United Airports of Georgia Tamar Archuadze said passengers will have to maintain a distance of 1.5 meters as well as wear protective face masks both at the airports and on board.