May 4-11 declared holidays in Georgia to curb spread of Covid-19 after Orthodox Easter
The interagency commission gathered remotely late yesterday. Photo: Nino Alavidze/Agenda.ge
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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 commission discussed the epidemiological situation in Georgia in a virtual meeting yesterday stressing the importance of public responsibility in maintaining health recommendations to avoid the so-called third wave of the virus.
The interagency commission calls on the Georgian citizens to:
- Wear face masks
- Maintain social distancing
- Avoid large social gatherings
Earlier this week the transfer or concession of space for social and mass entertainment events was banned in Georgia against the backdrop of increased Covid-19 cases.
Georgia has reported a total of 506 new cases of Covid-19 after conducting 25,752 tests over the last 24 hours.
Meanwhile, Georgian health officials have warned of a potential third wave of coronavirus in the country if individuals refuse to receive the vaccine and act in line with recommendations.
Georgia has reported a total of 506 new cases of Covid-19 after conducting 25,752 (including 9,982 PCR and 15,769 rapid) tests over the last 24 hours. Out of the 506 new cases 240 were reported in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi.
The transfer or concession of space for social and mass entertainment events has been banned in Georgia against the backdrop of increased Covid-19 cases.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili has tested positive for coronavirus. The prime minister’s press office says Garibashvili feels well, is in self-isolation at home and continues to work remotely.
Georgian health officials have warned of a potential third wave of coronavirus in the country if individuals refuse to receive the vaccine and act in line with recommendations.
Georgia has reported 707 new cases of coronavirus, 592 recoveries and eight deaths over the last 24 hours. As of now the number of total confirmed cases of Covid-19 stands at 288,396 in Georgia.This includes 277,303 recoveries, 3,877 deaths and 7,190 active cases of the infection.
Georgia has reported 359 new cases of coronavirus, 526 recoveries and six deaths in the past 24 hours.13,685 tests have been conducted around the country on the weekend. 7,795 of the 13,685 tests were rapid tests, while the remaining 5,890 were PCR tests. 2.31 per cent of tested individuals had the virus in the past 14 days.
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.
The Georgian government has imposed several coronavirus restrictions ahead of the Easter holidays which is marked on May 2 this year. According to the government decision municipal transport will not work across Georgia between 3-12 May. Roads to cemeteries will be closed by police during the holiday to prevent assemblies there. Churchgoers will have to obverse coronavirus rules during the Easter liturgy on May 1-2.
Georgia has reported 1,433 new cases of coronavirus, 1,160 recoveries and 18 deaths in the past 24 hours. 29,024 tests have been conducted around the country on the weekend. 11,185 of the 29,024 tests were rapid tests, while the remaining 17,839 were PCR tests. The country has had 308,834 cases of coronavirus since February 26, 2020.
Today Orthodox Christians in Georgia are celebrating Easter, which is one of the most significant dates on the religious calendar. Churchgoers attended mass last night as curfew was rolled back to 11 p.m., however coronavirus regulations such as face masks and social distancing were enforced.
Week-long public holidays begin in Georgia today to reduce public mobility and curb the spread of the coronavirus. The interagency commission recommended employers allow their employees to work from home.
Georgia has reported 1,547 new cases of coronavirus, 1,131 recoveries and 18 deaths in the past 24 hours. 25,541 tests have been conducted around the country on the weekend. 14,212 of the 25,541 tests were rapid tests, while the remaining 11,329 were PCR tests. The country has had 319,226 cases of coronavirus since February 26, 2020. 5.66 per cent of tested individuals had Covid-19 in the past 14 days.298,807 of the 319,226 patients have recovered, while 4,245 have died from the virus.
A 34-year old woman who contracted coronavirus during the 29-30 week of pregnancy died late yesterday in Bokeria medical centre in Tbilisi.
Georgia has reported 1,788 new cases of coronavirus, 1,251 recoveries and 31 deaths in the past 24 hours. 28,532 tests have been conducted around the country on the weekend. 20,349 of the 28,532 tests were rapid tests, while the remaining 8,183 were PCR tests. The country has had 324,256 cases of coronavirus since February 26, 2020. 6.07 per cent of tested individuals had Covid-19 in the past 14 days.