De facto Tskhinvali gov’t introduces coronavirus restrictions until December 1
The Tskhinvali region has reported 93 new cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours. One individual has died of coronavirus in the region. Photo: cominf.org.
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The de facto government of Georgia’s Russia-occupied Tskhinvali region has imposed restrictions to curb the spread of the coronavirus in the region.
Educational institutions, gyms, and children’s entertainment venues will be closed until November 1, while weddings, funerals and other social events have been prohibited until December 1.
No more than 50 people will be allowed in food facilities.
Individuals having had contact with COVID-infected patients will have to spend 14 days in self-isolation.
The Tskhinvali region has reported 93 new cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours. One individual has died of coronavirus in the region.
The de-facto leadership of Russian occupied Georgian regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali (South Ossetia) have rejected an offer from Tbilisi to vaccinate health workers and people above 65. Both occupied regions have stated in response to the offer from the Georgian officials earlier today that they are expecting to receive ‘reliable’ vaccines from Russia.
State Minister for Reconciliation and Civic Equality of Georgia Ketevan Tsikhelashvili has urged the residents of the Russia-occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali (South Ossetia) regions to follow recommendations of the World Health Organization, saying that the Georgian government is ready help them prevent the spread of COVID-19 if the need arises.
The Russian controlled Tskhinvali region has requested ‘vital medical products’ from Russia amid Russia’s recent temporary ban on various medical products, including face masks.
Medical workers and individuals above 65 residing in Georgia’s Russia-occupied Tskhinvali and Abkhazia regions will be able to undergo Covid-19 vaccination on Tbilisi-controlled territory, Minister for Reconciliation and Civil Equality, Tea Akhvlediani said earlier today.
A total of 30,198 individuals have been infected with COVID-19 in Georgia’s Russia-occupied Abkhazia region since the spring of 2020, reports RFE/RL.