Georgia reports 707 new cases of Covid-19, 592 recoveries, 8 deaths

Georgia has reported 707 new cases of coronavirus, 592 recoveries and eight deaths over the last 24 hours. 

Based on information available at Stopcov webpage a total of 24,823 tests that have been conducted included 16,878 rapid antibody tests and 7,945 PCR tests.

Out of the 707 new cases:

• 408 were reported in Tbilisi
• 71 were reported in Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti
• 61 were reported in Adjara
• 47 were reported in Imereti
• 26 were reported in Guria 
• 26 were reported in Kakheti 
• 22 were reported in Kvemo Kartli 
• 22 were reported in Shida Kartli 
• 20 were reported in Mtskheta-Mtianeti
• 2 were reported in Samtskhe-Javakheti 
• 2 were reported inRacha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti 

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.

Last week police checkpoints have been set up in four villages in western Georgia to prevent the further spread of coronavirus. Photo: Interior Ministry press office

The interagency commission led by Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili has given out the recommendation to employers to move to remote work. 

The commission also calls on the citizens to wear face masks, maintain social distancing and avoid large public gatherings.

• Georgian health officials warn of third wave of coronavirus

Earlier this week the transfer or concession of space for social and mass entertainment events was also banned in Georgia against the backdrop of increased Covid-19 cases. 

Meanwhile, a week following Orthodox Easter on May 4-11 has been declared public holiday in Georgia to curb the possible spread of the coronavirus.