Public long-distance transport to be suspended in Adjara starting tomorrow
Georgia has reported 265 new cases of the coronavirus earlier today, with the most cases (165) being reported in the Adjara region. Photo: Nino Alavidze/Agenda.ge.
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Public intercity transport will be suspended in the Adjara region starting tomorrow.
The restriction does not apply to taxis which will still be available in the region.
Starting today, municipal transport has also been suspended in the Adjara region.
Georgia has reported 265 new cases of the coronavirus earlier today, with the most cases (165) being reported in the Adjara region.
Georgia has had 4,664 cases of the coronavirus since February 26, 2020. 1,759 of the 4,664 patients have recovered, while 27 others have died. As of today, 2,878 individuals remain infected with Covid-19 in the country.
Georgia has reported 265 new cases of the coronavirus earlier today, a daily increase of six cases compared to yesterday. An elderly individual with underlying illnesses died of the virus in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of deaths to 27. Fifty-nine patients have recovered in the country in the past 24 hours. Seventeen Covid-19 patients remain in critical condition. Georgia has had 4,664 cases of the coronavirus since February 26, 2020.
Restaurants will close in the Adjara region of Georgia starting at 22 p.m., and public transport will be completely stopped, announces the head of the government administration Natia Mezvrishvili.
Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia says that despite the sharp growth of new cases of the coronavirus, Georgia still remains a green state status and a safe destination for tourists. He stated earlier today that the government has no plans to impose any systemic restrictions as the country must go back to a normal way of living and Georgian citizens must learn to live with the coronavirus. Gakharia stated that the country is managing and adapting to the coronavirus and the government has taken all measures to prepare for this stage, which includes the early detection of the virus and effective treatment of infected individuals.
A total of 296 new cases of coronavirus have been reported in Georgia this morning. Meanwhile, 60 individuals have recovered. As of today, the number of total confirmed cases has increased to 4,960, including 1,819 recoveries and 27 deaths. Georgian state and health officials again call on everyone to maintain social distancing, wear face masks and wash hands frequently.
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Regulations in the Adjara region might be lifted starting next week, said Head of the Adjara region government Tornike Rijvadze earlier today.
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