Coronavirus: Georgia reports 1,219 new cases after testing 34,046
As of now 10,457 individuals are infected with Covid-19 in Georgia. Photo: Nino Alavidze/Agenda.ge
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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:
- Wear face masks
- Maintain social distancing
- 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.
From April 15, despite Covid vaccine passports, all Indian visitors entering Georgia will be required to present PCR test results from the proceeding 72 hours. After entering Georgia, individuals coming from India (regardless of their citizenship) will have to undergo mandatory 14-day quarantine, which should be financed by their own budget.
A week following Orthodox Easter on May 4-11 has been declared public holiday in Georgia to curb the possible spread of the coronavirus. The interagency commission led by Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili has also given out the recommendation to employers to move to remote work.
The Tolerance and Diversity Institute of Georgia has released a statement regarding recent restrictions imposed by the government of Georgia for individuals coming from India to Georgia, including students, which sets a 14-day quarantine and allows entry in the country only by charter flight.
Georgia has reported 1,077 new cases of coronavirus, 442 recoveries and eight deaths in the past 24 hours.
Georgia has reported 818 new cases of coronavirus, 783 recoveries and 14 deaths over the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, 783 individuals have recovered form the coronavirus and 14 patients have died.
Georgia has reported 578 new cases of coronavirus, 659 recoveries and 10 deaths in the past 24 hours. 9,750 tests have been conducted around the country on the weekend. 5,650 of the 9,750 tests were rapid tests, while the remaining 4,100 were PCR tests. The country has had 295,936 cases of coronavirus since February 26, 2020. 3.06 per cent of tested individuals had Covid-19 in the past 14 days.