One Georgian citizen dies of coronavirus in Spain

A 74-year-old Georgian woman with underlying chronic disease has died in Spain after being infected with COVID-19, the Georgian government has confirmed. 

The PM’s Advisor for Foreign Affairs Irakli Chikovani told the media that the government has had ‘everyday contact’ with the family of the deceased woman. 

• Georgia reports two new cases of coronavirus, bringing total number of infected to 39

Our diplomatic service is supporting them in all mandatory procedures. In general, our diplomatic missions are working round-the-clock to help our citizens abroad and provide updated information,” Chikovani said. 

Since February 26, 2020 Georgia has had 40 confirmed cases of COVID-19 inside the country, with one already recovered and discharged. 

• What are the measures being taken by the government to contain the virus?

As of now 1,592 are under quarantine in Georgia and 262 others are in hospital.

There are 219,385 individuals infected with COVID-19 worldwide, with 8,970 deaths and 85,749 recoveries.