Curfew goes into effect tonight in 7 Georgian cities at 10 p.m.

A curfew will go into effect starting tonight in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Batumi, Rustavi, Zugdidi, Gori and Poti between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. amid an uptick in coronavirus cases.

The restrictions will not affect international cargo transportation, nor emergency, pharmacy, media and delivery services. 

The government of Georgia says that this is not a typical curfew but ‘a local restriction of movement’, the violation of which will be punishable by 2,000 GEL. 

• All organisations and businesses can continue work until 10 p.m., except for medical, pharmacy and other important services, which can work until later.
• Both public and private kindergartens will temporary close in all of the above seven cities.
• The number of passengers will be reduced and regulated in municipal transport as well.

Wearing face masks both in open and close public areas is mandatory around the country.