Coronavirus: Georgia reports 1,219 new cases after testing 34,046

Georgia has reported a total of 1,219 new cases of Covid-19 after conducting 12,292 PCR tests and 21,754 rapid tests over the last 24 hours. 

Out of the 1,219 new cases 676 were reported in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi. 

Other cases were reported in:

• Adjara - 126
• Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti - 123
• Imereti - 61
• Shida Kartli - 55
• Kvemo Kartli - 51
• Guria - 46
• Kakheti - 39
• Mtskheta-Mtianeti - 29
• Samtskhe-Javakheti - 9
• Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti - 4

Meanwhile, 301 people have recovered from the coronavirus in Georgia and nine patients have died. 

As of now Georgia has confirmed a total of 294,540 cases of Covid-19 since last February, including 280,132 recoveries and 3, 925 deaths. The number of active coronavirus cases now stands at 10,457.

The state officials call on the citizens to:

1. Wear face masks
2. Maintain social distancing
3. Avoid large social gatherings

Health officials meanwhile warn of a potential third wave of coronavirus in the country if individuals refuse to receive the vaccine and act in line with recommendations. 

Georgia began Covid-19 vaccination on March 15. Currently health workers, people above 55, soldiers and policemen are eligible to receive their first vaccine shots.

Mass immunisation is expected to start in Georgia in July. However, it will not be mandatory.