Georgia reports 2 new cases of coronavirus, 140 remain infected with COVID-19

Georgia has reported five new cases of the coronavirus earlier today, bringing the total number of cases to 893. 739 of the 893 patients have recovered, while 14 others have died. As of today 140 people remain infected with COVID-19 in Georgia.2,710 individuals are under quarantine in the country. Georgian health officials say that the country is keeping the coronavirus situation under control, urging people to stick to general recommendations and avoid public gatherings. 

In order to effectively manage increased epidemiological risks in light of the opening up of the Georgian economy, the government of Georgia has identified high-risk groups that will be subject to mandatory PCR testing, announces the government of Georgia.

Georgia has reported nine new cases of the coronavirus earlier today, bringing the total number of cases to 888. 731 of the 888 patients have recovered, while 14 others have died. As of today 143 people remain infected with COVID-19 in the country. Two of the nine new patients had had contact with infected individuals, six are from the quarantine zone, while the remaining one does not know how he contacted the virus. 

Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia has hosted members of the diplomatic corps at Lopota Lake in the Kakheti region earlier today, where he spoke about the coronavirus crisis, the country’s plans to reboot the economy, how to proceed with the October elections and other intentions.Gakharia noted domestic tourism has resumed today in Georgia and that ‘Kakheti is lucky as Georgia’s best friends, foreign ambassadors, are visiting the region as tourists.’