People entering and leaving Batumi to undergo thermal screening
145 of the 196 new patients are from the Adjara region of western Georgia. Photo: Nino Alavidze/Agenda.ge.
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People entering and leaving Batumi will undergo thermal screening – if a high temperature is detected, individuals will be tested for coronavirus, said Natia Mezvrishvili, the head of the government administration earlier today.
Georgia has reported 196 new cases of the coronavirus earlier today, the highest figure since the country confirmed its first case of COVID-19 at the end of February.
145 of the 196 new patients are from the Adjara region of western Georgia.
Georgia has had 2,758 cases of the coronavirus. 1,412 of the 2,758 patients have recovered, while 19 others have died.
As of today, 1,327 individuals remain infected with COVID-19 in the country.
Despite the recent surge in the infections, the country has no plans to declare a nationwide lockdown.
Georgia has reported 196 new cases of the coronavirus earlier today, the highest figure since the country confirmed its first case of COVID-19 at the end of February.145 of the 196 new patients are from the Adjara region of western Georgia. As of today 1,327 individuals remain infected with COVID-19 in the country. Despite the recent surge in the infections, the country has no plans to declare a nationwide lockdown. More than 490,000 people have been tested for the coronavirus in Georgia so far.
All foreigners entering Georgia, including from Germany, France, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia – countries to which Georgia has opened its borders unconditionally – will be required to present PCR test results from the proceeding 72 hours to enter Georgia or undergo PCR testing at their own expense in a laboratory located at the airport.
Adjara tops coronavirus-hit regions
Georgia has reported a record 170 new cases of the coronavirus earlier today, of which 124 were registered in the Adjara region of Georgia, said Medical Director of Tbilisi Infectious Disease Hospital Marina Ezugbaia. Currently 1,154 patients are undergoing treatment at Covid centres in Georgia. 11 individuals recovered in Georgia within the last 24 hours. The total number of recoveries has reached 1,381.
Natia Mezvrishvili, head of the government administration said today that the government is not going to declare a full quarantine and a state of emergency in the country.
Georgia has reported 179 new cases of the coronavirus earlier today, marking a slight decrease in the number compared to yesterday’s 196 new infections. Georgia has had 2,937 cases of the coronavirus since February 26, 2020. 1,422 of the 2,937 patients have recovered, while 19 others have died.As of today 1,496 individuals remain infected with COVID-19 in the country.
Batumi’s Evex clinic has closed temporarily as three medical workers have tested positive for the coronavirus.
"We support the efforts of Georgia and effective policy measures implemented to restart the hospitality and tourism sectors and to gradually reopen borders, which position Georgia as a resilient, sustainable and highly valued tourism destination on the global tourism map", states the Tbilisi Declaration of the UNWTO Executive Council.
Batumi's City Court starts working remotely as two lawyers have tested positive for Covid-19.
Three employees of the Zugdidi City Hall have tested positive for Covid-19, says Mayor of Zugdidi Municipality Giorgi Shengelia.
A 25th patient has died of coronavirus in Georgia earlier today which is the second death in the past 24 hours.
Traffic has been restricted in Daba Laituri, in Ozurgeti municipality as an increased number of coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the area.
Regulations in the Adjara region might be lifted starting next week, said Head of the Adjara region government Tornike Rijvadze earlier today.