Ban on travelling by taxi with more than two people lifted
Both driver and passengers must wear a facemask while travelling by taxi. Photo: Nino Alavidze/Agenda.ge.
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Starting today, the ban on travelling by taxi with more than two people has been lifted, announces the government of Georgia.
However, both driver and passengers must wear a facemask while travelling by taxi.
The government started lifting coronavirus restrictions in February.
The nationwide curfew still remains in force. After 21:00 movement is restricted across the country.
Georgia has reported 450 new cases of coronavirus, 254 recoveries and eight deaths in the past 24 hours.
Georgia has reported 450 new cases of coronavirus, 254 recoveries and eight deaths in the past 24 hours.23,293 tests have been conducted around the country on the weekend. 13,751 of the 23,293 tests were rapid tests, while the remaining 9,542 were PCR tests. The country has had 278,628 cases of coronavirus since February 26, 2020. 270,922 of the 278,628 patients have recovered, while 3,714 have died of the virus. Currently 3,958 individuals remain infected with Covid-19.
Individuals will be fined 20 GEL (about $6.6/€5.8) for not wearing face masks in closed public areas, public transport and taxis starting today.
The 63-day state of emergency has come to an end at 00:00 on May 23, lifting movement and other coronavirus-related restrictions in Georgia. However, the restriction banning more than three people in a car will be maintained for taxis. No public and municipal transport will be available at this point.
In May several coronavirus-related restrictions will be resumed in Georgia, announced Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia today. The plan includes resuming all manufacturing, several categories of retail and wholesale stores and opening the capital city of Tbilisi and smaller towns of Rustavi, Gardabani and Marneuli.