Parliament Speaker bodyguard tests positive for coronavirus
Although Speaker Talakvadze and his family members tested negative, they have gone into self-isolation. Photo: Archil Talakvadze/Facebook
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Georgian Parliament Speaker Archil Talakvadze’s bodyguard has tested positive for COVID-19, the parliament’s press office reported today.
Although Speaker Talakvadze and his family members tested negative, they have gone into self-isolation.
Georgia has confirmed seven new cases of coronavirus during the past 24 hours in Georgia increasing the total number of confirmed cases to 1469.
Meanwhile, starting August 12 individuals have to spend 12 days instead of 14 in quarantine or self isolation.
Seven more people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Georgia increasing the total number of confirmed cases to 1469. With the recent 25 recoveries the number of recovered individuals now stands at 1221.
Students who study in European countries and are currently in Georgia will be able to depart to Budapest by special charter flight on September 8.
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has met media representatives earlier today to discuss economic development since the COVID-19 pandemic and the steps made by the government to support the economy.
Individuals will have to spend 12 days instead of 14 in quarantine or self isolation in Georgia, according to a new decree which comes into play starting August 12.
A Turkish citizen who attended a meeting with representatives of NATO troops at Georgia’s Black Sea Port of Poti tested positive for the coronavirus yesterday.
Opposition Our Georgia – Solidarity Alliance member Gedevan Popkhadze has tested positive for coronavirus. The independent MP is one of six former ruling Georgian Dream party members who established an alliance back in June.