COVID-19 Georgia Live Blog — May 2021 / Archived

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Monday, May 31

22:00 GMT+4 – 17 New Cases, 50 More Recoveries, 3 Fatalities Reported in Abkhazia

Moscow-backed authorities in Abkhazia reported 17 new cases of COVID-19, taking the tally of the total confirmed cases in the region to 15,331. 50 more patients have recovered, bringing the number of recoveries to 14,693. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 3 to 233. The number of active cases to date stands at 408.

11:30 GMT+4 – 138,914 Persons Vaccinated

According to the Georgian health authorities, a total of 138,914 persons have received at least a single dose of coronavirus vaccine since Georgia initiated vaccine rollout on March 15. In the meantime, 26,101 persons have been fully vaccinated.

11:15 GMT+4 – Regional Breakdown of New Cases

According to the authorities, out of 360 new cases of the virus, 200 were confirmed in Tbilisi, the capital city, 43 in Adjara, 27 – Imereti, 22 – Kvemo Kartli, 6 – Shida Kartli, 6 – Guria, 24 – Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, 13 – Kakheti, 8 – Mtskheta-Mtianeti, 6 – Samtskhe-Javakheti, 5 – Racha-Lechkhumi – Kvemo Svaneti. 

11:00 GMT+4 – 360 New Cases, 1,195 Recoveries, 16 More Fatalities

Georgian authorities have confirmed 360 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 343,963. In the meantime, 1,195 patients have recovered, taking the number of overall recoveries to 327,618. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 16 to 4,773. The number of active cases stands at 11,546. 

The test positivity rate for today stands at 2.95%, the 14-day rate is at 3.41% while the rate for the past week stands at 2.8%.

Sunday, May 30

11:15 GMT+4 – Regional Breakdown of New Cases

According to the authorities, out of 723 new cases of the virus, 403 were confirmed in Tbilisi, the capital city, 51 in Adjara, 55 – Imereti, 52 – Kvemo Kartli, 19 – Shida Kartli, 19 – Guria, 77 – Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, 36 – Kakheti, 6 – Mtskheta-Mtianeti, 4 – Samtskhe-Javakheti, 1 – Racha-Lechkhumi – Kvemo Svaneti. 

11:00 GMT+4 – 723 New Cases, 1,407 Recoveries, 18 More Fatalities

Georgian authorities have confirmed 723 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 343,603. In the meantime, 1,407 patients have recovered, taking the number of overall recoveries to 326,423. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 18 to 4,757. The number of active cases stands at 12,397. 

The test positivity rate for today stands at 2.86%, the 14-day rate is at 3.46% while the rate for the past week stands at 2.85%.

Saturday, May 29

22:00 GMT+4 – 22 New Cases, 54 More Recoveries Reported in Abkhazia

Moscow-backed authorities in Abkhazia reported 22 new cases of COVID-19, taking the tally of the total confirmed cases in the region to 15,314. 54 more patients have recovered, bringing the number of recoveries to 14,643. With 230 COVID-related fatalities recorded since the onset of the virus, the number of active cases to date stands at 441.

11:30 GMT+4 – 134,602 Persons Vaccinated

According to the Georgian health authorities, a total of 134,602 persons have received at least a single dose of coronavirus vaccine since Georgia initiated vaccine rollout on March 15. In the meantime, 24,607 persons have been fully vaccinated.

11:15 GMT+4 – Regional Breakdown of New Cases

According to the authorities, out of 986 new cases of the virus, 535 were confirmed in Tbilisi, the capital city, 82 in Adjara, 76 – Imereti, 46 – Kvemo Kartli, 26 – Shida Kartli, 14 – Guria, 100 – Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, 51 – Kakheti, 38 – Mtskheta-Mtianeti, 12 – Samtskhe-Javakheti, 6 – Racha-Lechkhumi – Kvemo Svaneti. 

11:00 GMT+4 – 986 New Cases, 590 Recoveries, 12 More Fatalities

Georgian authorities have confirmed 986 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 342,880. In the meantime, 590 patients have recovered, taking the number of overall recoveries to 325,016. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 12 to 4,739. The number of active cases stands at 13,099. 

The test positivity rate for today stands at 2.28%, the 14-day rate is at 3.53% while the rate for the past week stands at 2.97%.

Friday, May 28

22:00 GMT+4 – 18 New Cases, 61 More Recoveries Reported in Abkhazia

Moscow-backed authorities in Abkhazia reported 18 new cases of COVID-19, taking the tally of the total confirmed cases in the region to 15,292. 61 more patients have recovered, bringing the number of recoveries to 14,589. With 230 COVID-related fatalities recorded since the onset of the virus, the number of active cases to date stands at 473.

14:05 GMT+4 – 2 New Cases, 1 More Recovery Reported in Tskhinvali

Kremlin-backed South Ossetian authorities reported 2 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the occupied region’s total confirmed cases to 3,431. 1 more patient has recovered, taking the number of recoveries to 3,419.

11:30 GMT+4 – 130,037 Persons Vaccinated

According to the Georgian health authorities, a total of 130,037 persons have received at least a single dose of coronavirus vaccine since Georgia initiated vaccine rollout on March 15. In the meantime, 21,058 persons have been fully vaccinated.

11:15 GMT+4 – Regional Breakdown of New Cases

According to the authorities, out of 1,056 new cases of the virus, 569 were confirmed in Tbilisi, the capital city, 102 in Adjara, 103 – Imereti, 58 – Kvemo Kartli, 40 – Shida Kartli, 14 – Guria, 84 – Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, 39 – Kakheti, 24 – Mtskheta-Mtianeti, 16 – Samtskhe-Javakheti, 7 – Racha-Lechkhumi – Kvemo Svaneti. 

11:00 GMT+4 – 1,056 New Cases, 1,071 Recoveries, 28 More Fatalities

Georgian authorities have confirmed 1,056 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 341,894. In the meantime, 1,071 patients have recovered, taking the number of overall recoveries to 324,426. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 28 to 4,727. The number of active cases stands at 12,715. 

The test positivity rate for today stands at 2.71%, the 14-day rate is at 3.68% while the rate for the past week stands at 3.22%.

Thursday, May 27

22:00 GMT+4 – 26 New Cases, 48 More Recoveries Reported in Abkhazia

Moscow-backed authorities in Abkhazia reported 26 new cases of COVID-19, taking the tally of the total confirmed cases in the region to 15,274. 48 more patients have recovered, bringing the number of recoveries to 14,528. With 230 COVID-related fatalities recorded since the onset of the virus, the number of active cases to date stands at 516.

19:40 GMT+4 – Georgia Confirms Indian COVID Variant

Georgian health authorities said they have confirmed for the first time the Indian coronavirus variant in five foreign citizens traveling to Georgia. According to the report, all five of the foreign visitors have been identified and isolated.

18:45 GMT+4 – 2 New Cases Reported in Tskhinvali

Kremlin-backed South Ossetian authorities reported 2 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the occupied region’s total confirmed cases to 3,429. A total of 3,418 patients have recovered in the meantime.

11:30 GMT+4 – 125,601 Persons Vaccinated

According to the Georgian health authorities, a total of 125,601 persons have received at least a single dose of coronavirus vaccine since Georgia initiated vaccine rollout on March 15. In the meantime, 19,392 persons have been fully vaccinated.

11:15 GMT+4 – Regional Breakdown of New Cases

According to the authorities, out of 508 new cases of the virus, 252 were confirmed in Tbilisi, the capital city, 61 in Adjara, 35 – Imereti, 42 – Kvemo Kartli, 20 – Shida Kartli, 9 – Guria, 48 – Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, 22 – Kakheti, 14 – Mtskheta-Mtianeti, 3 – Samtskhe-Javakheti, 2 – Racha-Lechkhumi – Kvemo Svaneti. 

11:00 GMT+4 – 508 New Cases, 1,481 Recoveries, 17 More Fatalities

Georgian authorities have confirmed 508 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 340,838. In the meantime, 1,481 patients have recovered, taking the number of overall recoveries to 323,409. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 17 to 4,699. The number of active cases stands at 12,704. 

The test positivity rate for today stands at 2.09%, the 14-day rate is at 3.77% while the rate for the past week stands at 3.47%.

Wednesday, May 26

22:00 GMT+4 – 30 New Cases, 50 More Recoveries Reported in Abkhazia

Moscow-backed authorities in Abkhazia reported 30 new cases of COVID-19, taking the tally of the total confirmed cases in the region to 15,248. 50 more patients have recovered, bringing the number of recoveries to 14,480. With 230 COVID-related fatalities recorded since the onset of the virus, the number of active cases to date stands at 538.

11:35 GMT+4 – 2 New Cases, 2 More Recoveries Reported in Tskhinvali

Kremlin-backed South Ossetian authorities reported 2 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the occupied region’s total confirmed cases to 3,427. 2 more patients have recovered, taking the number of recoveries to 3,418.

11:30 GMT+4 – 121,263 Persons Vaccinated

According to the Georgian health authorities, a total of 121,263 persons have received at least a single dose of coronavirus vaccine since Georgia initiated vaccine rollout on March 15. In the meantime, 17,518 persons have been fully vaccinated.

11:15 GMT+4 – Regional Breakdown of New Cases

According to the authorities, out of 1,015 new cases of the virus, 550 were confirmed in Tbilisi, the capital city, 71 in Adjara, 84 – Imereti, 65 – Kvemo Kartli, 35 – Shida Kartli, 14 – Guria, 102 – Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, 46 – Kakheti, 28 – Mtskheta-Mtianeti, 12 – Samtskhe-Javakheti, 8 – Racha-Lechkhumi – Kvemo Svaneti. 

11:00 GMT+4 – 1,015 New Cases, 1,151 Recoveries, 28 More Fatalities

Georgian authorities have confirmed 1,015 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 340,330. In the meantime, 1,151 patients have recovered, taking the number of overall recoveries to 321,928. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 28 to 4,682. The number of active cases stands at 13,694. 

The test positivity rate for today stands at 2.56%, the 14-day rate is at 3.77% while the rate for the past week stands at 3.71%.

Tuesday, May 25

22:00 GMT+4 – 53 New Cases, 70 More Recoveries Reported in Abkhazia

Moscow-backed authorities in Abkhazia reported 53 new cases of COVID-19, taking the tally of the total confirmed cases in the region to 15,218. 70 more patients have recovered, bringing the number of recoveries to 14,430. With 230 COVID-related fatalities recorded since the onset of the virus, the number of active cases to date stands at 558.

14:20 GMT+4 – 3 More Recoveries Reported in Tskhinvali

Kremlin-backed South Ossetian authorities reported 3 more patients who have recovered from COVID-19, taking the total number of recoveries to 3,416. The total tally of the occupied region’s confirmed cases stands at 3,425.

12:30 GMT+4 – Land Borders Open, Indoor Food Facilities Allowed on Weekends Starting June 1

Georgia opens its land borders starting June 1. Visitors will have to present either proof of full vaccination and a negative PCR test result conducted in the last 72 hours, or two negative PCR test results, conducted 72 hours before and after entering. Food facilities will be allowed to serve customers indoors on weekends starting June 1 as well, as per the Inter-Agency Council’s decision.

Citizens and residents of Canada, Japan, Kuwait, China, South Korea, Moldova, and Oman are now allowed to enter Georgia.

Citizens and residents of EU states, the U.S., Israel, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan were already allowed to enter.

11:30 GMT+4 – 117,354 Persons Vaccinated

According to the Georgian health authorities, a total of 117,354 persons have received at least a single dose of coronavirus vaccine since Georgia initiated vaccine rollout on March 15. In the meantime, 16,864 persons have been fully vaccinated.

11:15 GMT+4 – Regional Breakdown of New Cases

According to the authorities, out of 1,354 new cases of the virus, 669 were confirmed in Tbilisi, the capital city, 114 in Adjara, 184 – Imereti, 78 – Kvemo Kartli, 43 – Shida Kartli, 15 – Guria, 129 – Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, 56 – Kakheti, 50 – Mtskheta-Mtianeti, 11 – Samtskhe-Javakheti, 5 – Racha-Lechkhumi – Kvemo Svaneti. 

11:00 GMT+4 – 1,354 New Cases, 821 Recoveries, 15 More Fatalities

Georgian authorities have confirmed 1,354 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 339,315. In the meantime, 821 patients have recovered, taking the number of overall recoveries to 320,777. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 15 to 4,654. The number of active cases stands at 13,858. 

The test positivity rate for today stands at 4.45%, the 14-day rate is at 3.86% while the rate for the past week stands at 4.05%.

Monday, May 24

11:35 GMT+4 – 1 New Case, 4 More Recoveries Reported in Tskhinvali

Kremlin-backed South Ossetian authorities reported 1 new case of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the occupied region’s total confirmed cases to 3,425. 4 more patients have recovered, taking the number of recoveries to 3,413.

11:30 GMT+4 – 113,000 Persons Vaccinated

According to the Georgian health authorities, a total of 113,000 persons have received at least a single dose of coronavirus vaccine since Georgia initiated vaccine rollout on March 15. In the meantime, 16,555 persons have been fully vaccinated.

11:15 GMT+4 – Regional Breakdown of New Cases

According to the authorities, out of 388 new cases of the virus, 208 were confirmed in Tbilisi, the capital city, 50 in Adjara, 24 – Imereti, 19 – Kvemo Kartli, 12 – Shida Kartli, 4 – Guria, 33 – Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, 25 – Kakheti, 4 – Mtskheta-Mtianeti, 6 – Samtskhe-Javakheti, 3 – Racha-Lechkhumi – Kvemo Svaneti. 

11:00 GMT+4 – 388 New Cases, 1,357 Recoveries, 17 More Fatalities

Georgian authorities have confirmed 388 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 337,961. In the meantime, 1,357 patients have recovered, taking the number of overall recoveries to 319,956. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 17 to 4,639. The number of active cases stands at 13,340. 

The test positivity rate for today stands at 4.04%, the 14-day rate is at 3.99% while the rate for the past week stands at 4.19%.

Sunday, May 23

11:30 GMT+4 – 112,192 Persons Vaccinated

According to the Georgian health authorities, a total of 112,192 persons have received at least a single dose of coronavirus vaccine since Georgia initiated vaccine rollout on March 15. In the meantime, 16,536 persons have been fully vaccinated.

11:15 GMT+4 – Regional Breakdown of New Cases

According to the authorities, out of 733 new cases of the virus, 425 were confirmed in Tbilisi, the capital city, 62 in Adjara, 54 – Imereti, 35 – Kvemo Kartli, 18 – Shida Kartli, 8 – Guria, 70 – Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, 27 – Kakheti, 17 – Mtskheta-Mtianeti, 13 – Samtskhe-Javakheti, 4 – Racha-Lechkhumi – Kvemo Svaneti.

11:00 GMT+4 – 733 New Cases, 1,530 Recoveries, 20 More Fatalities

Georgian authorities have confirmed 733 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 337,573. In the meantime, 1,530 patients have recovered, taking the number of overall recoveries to 318,599. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 20 to 4,622. The number of active cases stands at 14,326. 

The test positivity rate for today stands at 4.32%, the 14-day rate is at 4.04% while the rate for the past week stands at 4.21%.

Saturday, May 22

22:00 GMT+4 – 20 New Cases, 48 More Recoveries Reported in Abkhazia

Moscow-backed authorities in Abkhazia reported 20 new cases of COVID-19, taking the tally of the total confirmed cases in the region to 15,165. 48 more patients have recovered, bringing the number of recoveries to 14,360. With 230 COVID-related fatalities recorded since the onset of the virus, the number of active cases to date stands at 575.

11:30 GMT+4 – 109,395 Persons Vaccinated

According to the Georgian health authorities, a total of 109,395 persons have received at least a single dose of coronavirus vaccine since Georgia initiated vaccine rollout on March 15. In the meantime, 16,323 persons have been fully vaccinated.

11:15 GMT+4 – Regional Breakdown of New Cases

According to the authorities, out of 1,071 new cases of the virus, 581 were confirmed in Tbilisi, the capital city, 96 in Adjara, 84 – Imereti, 62 – Kvemo Kartli, 42 – Shida Kartli, 16 – Guria, 100 – Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, 55 – Kakheti, 23 – Mtskheta-Mtianeti, 14 – Samtskhe-Javakheti, 5 – Racha-Lechkhumi – Kvemo Svaneti.

11:00 GMT+4 – 1,071 New Cases, 680 Recoveries, 33 More Fatalities

Georgian authorities have confirmed 1,071 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 336,840. In the meantime, 680 patients have recovered, taking the number of overall recoveries to 317,069. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 33 to 4,602. The number of active cases stands at 15,143. 

The test positivity rate for today stands at 3.57%, the 14-day rate is at 4.11% while the rate for the past week stands at 4.18%.

Friday, May 21

22:00 GMT+4 – 19 New Cases, 1 Fatality Reported in Abkhazia

Moscow-backed authorities in Abkhazia reported 19 new cases of COVID-19, taking the tally of the total confirmed cases in the region to 15,144. The number of recoveries stands at 14,312. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 1 to 230. The number of active cases to date stands at 602.

13:10 GMT+4 – 56 More Recoveries Reported in Tskhinvali

Kremlin-backed South Ossetian authorities reported 56 more patients who have recovered from COVID-19, taking the total number of recoveries to 3,409. The total tally of the occupied region’s confirmed cases stands at 3,424.

12:00 GMT+4 – Georgia Opens Registration for Sinovac Vaccine

The Georgian health authorities today opened registration for the Chinese-developed Sinovac vaccine for all age groups over 18. Vaccination with Sinovac is set to start on May 24.

Georgia received a batch of 100,000 Sinovac (CoronaVac) COVID-19 vaccines from China as humanitarian aid on April 30.

11:30 GMT+4 – 105,500 Persons Vaccinated

According to the Georgian health authorities, a total of 105,500 persons have received at least a single dose of coronavirus vaccine since Georgia initiated vaccine rollout on March 15. In the meantime, 16,147 persons have been fully vaccinated.

11:15 GMT+4 – Regional Breakdown of New Cases

According to the authorities, out of 1,064 new cases of the virus, 543 were confirmed in Tbilisi, the capital city, 125 in Adjara, 99 – Imereti, 62 – Kvemo Kartli, 25 – Shida Kartli, 7 – Guria, 104 – Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, 47 – Kakheti, 17 – Mtskheta-Mtianeti, 18 – Samtskhe-Javakheti, 17 – Racha-Lechkhumi – Kvemo Svaneti.

11:00 GMT+4 – 1,064 New Cases, 1,135 Recoveries, 29 More Fatalities

Georgian authorities have confirmed 1,064 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 335,769. In the meantime, 1,135 patients have recovered, taking the number of overall recoveries to 316,389. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 29 to 4,569. The number of active cases stands at 14,785. 

The test positivity rate for today stands at 4.16%, the 14-day rate is at 4.26% while the rate for the past week stands at 4.13%.

Thursday, May 20

22:00 GMT+4 – 24 New Cases, 62 More Recoveries, 2 Fatalities Reported in Abkhazia

Moscow-backed authorities in Abkhazia reported 24 new cases of COVID-19, taking the tally of the total confirmed cases in the region to 15,126. 62 more patients have recovered, bringing the number of recoveries to 14,270. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 2 to 229. The number of active cases to date stands at 627.

12:15 GMT+4 – 1 New Case, 65 More Recoveries Reported in Tskhinvali

Kremlin-backed South Ossetian authorities reported 1 new case of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the occupied region’s total confirmed cases to 3,424. 65 more patients have recovered, taking the number of recoveries to 3,353.

11:30 GMT+4 – 101,415 Persons Vaccinated

According to the Georgian health authorities, a total of 101,415 persons have received at least a single dose of coronavirus vaccine since Georgia initiated vaccine rollout on March 15. In the meantime, 15,874 persons have been fully vaccinated.

11:15 GMT+4 – Regional Breakdown of New Cases

According to the authorities, out of 1,104 new cases of the virus, 607 were confirmed in Tbilisi, the capital city, 83 in Adjara, 103 – Imereti, 57 – Kvemo Kartli, 40 – Shida Kartli, 12 – Guria, 109 – Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, 46 – Kakheti, 15 – Mtskheta-Mtianeti, 24 – Samtskhe-Javakheti, 8 – Racha-Lechkhumi – Kvemo Svaneti.

11:00 GMT+4 – 1,104 New Cases, 1,603 Recoveries, 21 More Fatalities

Georgian authorities have confirmed 1,104 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 334,705. In the meantime, 1,603 patients have recovered, taking the number of overall recoveries to 315,254. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 21 to 4,540. The number of active cases stands at 14,885. 

The test positivity rate for today stands at 3.8%, the 14-day rate is at 4.39% while the rate for the past week stands at 4.03%.

Wednesday, May 19

22:00 GMT+4 – 27 New Cases, 109 More Recoveries, 1 Fatality Reported in Abkhazia

Moscow-backed authorities in Abkhazia reported 27 new cases of COVID-19, taking the tally of the total confirmed cases in the region to 15,102. 109 more patients have recovered, bringing the number of recoveries to 14,208. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 1 to 227. The number of active cases to date stands at 667.

12:20 GMT+4 – 2 New Cases, 85 More Recoveries Reported in Tskhinvali

Kremlin-backed South Ossetian authorities reported 2 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the occupied region’s total confirmed cases to 3,423. 85 more patients have recovered, taking the number of recoveries to 3,288.

11:30 GMT+4 – 97,153 Persons Vaccinated

According to the Georgian health authorities, a total of 97,153 persons have received at least a single dose of coronavirus vaccine since Georgia initiated vaccine rollout on March 15. In the meantime, 15,513 persons have been fully vaccinated.

11:15 GMT+4 – Regional Breakdown of New Cases

According to the authorities, out of 1,160 new cases of the virus, 588 were confirmed in Tbilisi, the capital city, 86 in Adjara, 113 – Imereti, 80 – Kvemo Kartli, 53 – Shida Kartli, 31 – Guria, 110 – Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, 51 – Kakheti, 21 – Mtskheta-Mtianeti, 22 – Samtskhe-Javakheti, 5 – Racha-Lechkhumi – Kvemo Svaneti.

11:00 GMT+4 – 1,160 New Cases, 1,302 Recoveries, 20 More Fatalities

Georgian authorities have confirmed 1,160 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 333,601. In the meantime, 1,302 patients have recovered, taking the number of overall recoveries to 313,651. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 20 to 4,519. The number of active cases stands at 15,405. 

The test positivity rate for today stands at 4.11%, the 14-day rate is at 4.58% while the rate for the past week stands at 3.81%.

Tuesday, May 18

22:00 GMT+4 – 24 New Cases, 68 More Recoveries Reported in Abkhazia

Moscow-backed authorities in Abkhazia reported 24 new cases of COVID-19, taking the tally of the total confirmed cases in the region to 15,075. 68 more patients have recovered, bringing the number of recoveries to 14,099. With 226 COVID-related fatalities recorded since the onset of the virus, the number of active cases to date stands at 750.

16:00 GMT+4 – German Embassy Grants Medical Equipment to Hospitals in Abkhazia

The German Embassy in Tbilisi stated today about granting the medical facilities in Sokhumi and Gudauta, located in occupied Abkhazia, EUR 46,000-worth equipment to help fight against the COVID-19 virus. The equipment includes a generator, oxygen concentrators, UV lamps, pulse oximeters, rapid tests, protective masks, and disinfectants. “The virus is spreading across the world regardless of borders. The population in Abkhazia is also very much affected by the pandemic,” the Embassy said, adding that the goal was to improve the possibilities for diagnosis, treatment, and protection of the medical staff there.

13:00 GMT+4 – 101 More Recoveries Reported in Tskhinvali

Kremlin-backed South Ossetian authorities reported 101 more patients who have recovered from COVID-19, taking the total number of recoveries to 3,203. The total tally of the occupied region’s confirmed cases stands at 3,421.

11:30 GMT+4 – 93,305 Persons Vaccinated

According to the Georgian health authorities, a total of 93,305 persons have received at least a single dose of coronavirus vaccine since Georgia initiated vaccine rollout on March 15. In the meantime, 15,077 persons have been fully vaccinated.

11:15 GMT+4 – Regional Breakdown of New Cases

According to the authorities, out of 1,562 new cases of the virus, 893 were confirmed in Tbilisi, the capital city, 102 in Adjara, 136 – Imereti, 98 – Kvemo Kartli, 52 – Shida Kartli, 31 – Guria, 123 – Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, 75 – Kakheti, 35 – Mtskheta-Mtianeti, 10 – Samtskhe-Javakheti, 7 – Racha-Lechkhumi – Kvemo Svaneti.

11:00 GMT+4 – 1,562 New Cases, 1,490 Recoveries, 30 More Fatalities

Georgian authorities have confirmed 1,562 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 332,441. In the meantime, 1,490 patients have recovered, taking the number of overall recoveries to 312,349. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 30 to 4,499. The number of active cases stands at 15,567. 

The test positivity rate for today stands at 5.26%, the 14-day rate is at 4.85% while the rate for the past week stands at 3.72%.

Monday, May 17

22:00 GMT+4 – 45 New Cases, 6 More Recoveries Reported in Abkhazia

Moscow-backed authorities in Abkhazia reported 45 new cases of COVID-19, taking the tally of the total confirmed cases in the region to 15,051. 6 more patients have recovered, bringing the number of recoveries to 14,031. With 226 COVID-related fatalities recorded since the onset of the virus, the number of active cases to date stands at 800.

13:00 GMT+4 – Food Facilities to Serve Customers Outdoors on Weekends

The Government’s Inter-Agency Council announced that restaurants and other food catering facilities will be permitted to serve customers outdoors during the weekends.

Currently, restaurants are allowed to serve on the spot, both indoors and outdoors, exclusively on workdays.

13:00 GMT+4 – Gov’t Shortens Nationwide Curfew

The nationwide night-time coronavirus curfew, previously enforced from 21:00 to 05:00, will now instead commence at 23:00, as per the decision of the Government’s Inter-Agency Council. The curfew has been in effect since November 28.

12:10 GMT+4 – 1 New Case, 4 More Recoveries Reported in Tskhinvali

Over the last week, Kremlin-backed South Ossetian authorities reported 1 new case of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the occupied region’s total confirmed cases to 3,421. 4 more patients have recovered, taking the number of recoveries to 3,102.

11:30 GMT+4 – 89,260 Persons Vaccinated

According to the Georgian health authorities, a total of 89,260 persons have received at least a single dose of coronavirus vaccine since Georgia initiated vaccine rollout on March 15. In the meantime, 14,643 persons have been fully vaccinated.

11:15 GMT+4 – Regional Breakdown of New Cases

According to the authorities, out of 504 new cases of the virus, 263 were confirmed in Tbilisi, the capital city, 53 in Adjara, 50 – Imereti, 20 – Kvemo Kartli, 13 – Shida Kartli, 4 – Guria, 44 – Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, 33 – Kakheti, 7 – Mtskheta-Mtianeti, 11- Samtskhe-Javakheti, 6 – Racha-Lechkhumi – Kvemo Svaneti.

11:00 GMT+4 – 504 New Cases, 2,038 Recoveries, 27 More Fatalities

Georgian authorities have confirmed 504 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 330,879. In the meantime, 2,038 patients have recovered, taking the number of overall recoveries to 310,859. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 27 to 4,469. The number of active cases stands at 15,525. 

The test positivity rate for today stands at 4.32%, the 14-day rate is at 4.9% while the rate for the past week stands at 3.84%.

Sunday, May 16

11:15 GMT+4 – Regional Breakdown of New Cases

According to the authorities, out of 968 new cases of the virus, 527 were confirmed in Tbilisi, the capital city, 71 in Adjara, 95 – Imereti, 58 – Kvemo Kartli, 28 – Shida Kartli, 27 – Guria, 75 – Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, 49 – Kakheti, 21 – Mtskheta-Mtianeti, 11- Samtskhe-Javakheti, 6 – Racha-Lechkhumi – Kvemo Svaneti.

11:00 GMT+4 – 968 New Cases, 903 Recoveries, 16 More Fatalities

Georgian authorities have confirmed 968 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 330,375. In the meantime, 903 patients have recovered, taking the number of overall recoveries to 308,821. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 16 to 4,442. The number of active cases stands at 17,086. 

The test positivity rate for today stands at 4.08%, the 14-day rate is at 4.96% while the rate for the past week stands at 3.9%.

Saturday, May 15

22:00 GMT+4 – 22 New Cases, 118 More Recoveries, 1 Fatality Reported in Abkhazia

Moscow-backed authorities in Abkhazia reported 22 new cases of COVID-19, taking the tally of the total confirmed cases in the region to 15,006. 118 more patients have recovered, bringing the number of recoveries to 14,025. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 1 to 226. The number of active cases to date stands at 755.

11:30 GMT+4 – 85,286 Persons Vaccinated

According to the Georgian health authorities, a total of 85,286 persons have received at least a single dose of coronavirus vaccine since Georgia initiated vaccine rollout on March 15. In the meantime, 13,948 persons have been fully vaccinated.

11:15 GMT+4 – Regional Breakdown of New Cases

According to the authorities, out of 1,576 new cases of the virus, 868 were confirmed in Tbilisi, the capital city, 92 in Adjara, 162 – Imereti, 71 – Kvemo Kartli, 51 – Shida Kartli, 35 – Guria, 130 – Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, 77 – Kakheti, 54 – Mtskheta-Mtianeti, 15- Samtskhe-Javakheti, 21 – Racha-Lechkhumi – Kvemo Svaneti.

11:00 GMT+4 – 1,576 New Cases, 584 Recoveries, 29 More Fatalities

Georgian authorities have confirmed 1,576 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 329,407. In the meantime, 584 patients have recovered, taking the number of overall recoveries to 307,918. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 29 to 4,426. The number of active cases stands at 17,037. 

The test positivity rate for today stands at 3.56%, the 14-day rate is at 5.11% while the rate for the past week stands at 4.05%.

Friday, May 14

22:00 GMT+4 – 38 New Cases, 28 More Recoveries, 1 Fatality Reported in Abkhazia

Moscow-backed authorities in Abkhazia reported 38 new cases of COVID-19, taking the tally of the total confirmed cases in the region to 14,984. 28 more patients have recovered, bringing the number of recoveries to 13,907. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 1 to 225. The number of active cases to date stands at 852.

12:00 GMT+4 – 4 More Recoveries Reported in Tskhinvali

Kremlin-backed South Ossetian authorities reported 4 more patients who have recovered from COVID-19, taking the total number of recoveries to 3,098. The total tally of the occupied region’s confirmed cases stands at 3,420.

11:30 GMT+4 – 81,076 Persons Vaccinated

According to the Georgian health authorities, a total of 81,076 persons have received at least a single dose of coronavirus vaccine since Georgia initiated vaccine rollout on March 15. In the meantime, 13,507 persons have been fully vaccinated.

11:15 GMT+4 – Regional Breakdown of New Cases

According to the authorities, out of 1,390 new cases of the virus, 790 were confirmed in Tbilisi, the capital city, 117 in Adjara, 168 – Imereti, 54 – Kvemo Kartli, 41 – Shida Kartli, 39 – Guria, 73 – Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, 42 – Kakheti, 19 – Mtskheta-Mtianeti, 16 – Samtskhe-Javakheti, 31 – Racha-Lechkhumi – Kvemo Svaneti.

11:00 GMT+4 – 1,390 New Cases, 1,070 Recoveries, 18 More Fatalities

Georgian authorities have confirmed 1,390 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 327,831. In the meantime, 1,070 patients have recovered, taking the number of overall recoveries to 307,334. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 18 to 4,397. The number of active cases stands at 16,074. 

The test positivity rate for today stands at 3.61%, the 14-day rate is at 4.4% while the rate for the past week stands at 5.35%.

Thursday, May 13

22:00 GMT+4 – 28 New Cases, 11 More Recoveries Reported in Abkhazia

Moscow-backed authorities in Abkhazia reported 28 new cases of COVID-19, taking the tally of the total confirmed cases in the region to 14,946. 11 more patients have recovered, bringing the number of recoveries to 13,879. With 224 COVID-related fatalities recorded since the onset of the virus, the number of active cases to date stands at 843.

12:10 GMT+4 – 7 New Cases, 5 More Recoveries Reported in Tskhinvali

Kremlin-backed South Ossetian authorities reported 7 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the occupied region’s total confirmed cases to 3,420. 5 more patients have recovered, taking the number of recoveries to 3,094.

11:30 GMT+4 – 77,343 Persons Vaccinated

According to the Georgian health authorities, a total of 77,343 persons have received at least a single dose of coronavirus vaccine since Georgia initiated vaccine rollout on March 15. In the meantime, 13,084 persons have been fully vaccinated.

11:15 GMT+4 – Regional Breakdown of New Cases

According to the authorities, out of 776 new cases of the virus, 359 were confirmed in Tbilisi, the capital city, 79 in Adjara, 81 – Imereti, 56 – Kvemo Kartli, 13 – Shida Kartli, 20 – Guria, 84 – Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, 30 – Kakheti, 41 – Mtskheta-Mtianeti, 10 – Samtskhe-Javakheti, 3 – Racha-Lechkhumi – Kvemo Svaneti.

11:00 GMT+4 – 776 New Cases, 1,329 Recoveries, 16 More Fatalities

Georgian authorities have confirmed 776 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 326,441. In the meantime, 1,329 patients have recovered, taking the number of overall recoveries to 306,264. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 16 to 4,379. The number of active cases stands at 15,572. 

The test positivity rate for today stands at 2.43%, the 14-day rate is at 5.56% while the rate for the past week stands at 4.79%.

Wednesday, May 12

22:00 GMT+4 – 48 New Cases, 12 More Recoveries Reported in Abkhazia

Moscow-backed authorities in Abkhazia reported 48 new cases of COVID-19, taking the tally of the total confirmed cases in the region to 14,918. 12 more patients have recovered, bringing the number of recoveries to 13,868. With 224 COVID-related fatalities recorded since the onset of the virus, the number of active cases to date stands at 826.

12:10 GMT+4 – 4 New Cases, 9 More Recoveries Reported in Tskhinvali

Over the last week, Kremlin-backed South Ossetian authorities reported 4 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the occupied region’s total confirmed cases to 3,413. 9 more patients have recovered, taking the number of recoveries to 3,089.

11:30 GMT+4 – 71,570 Persons Vaccinated

According to the Georgian health authorities, a total of 71,570 persons have received at least a single dose of coronavirus vaccine since Georgia initiated vaccine rollout on March 15. In the meantime, 12,375 persons have been fully vaccinated.

11:15 GMT+4 – Regional Breakdown of New Cases

According to the authorities, out of 1,409 new cases of the virus, 744 were confirmed in Tbilisi, the capital city, 102 in Adjara, 149 – Imereti, 83 – Kvemo Kartli, 54 – Shida Kartli, 21 – Guria, 149 – Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, 59 – Kakheti, 24 – Mtskheta-Mtianeti, 13 – Samtskhe-Javakheti, 11 – Racha-Lechkhumi – Kvemo Svaneti.

11:00 GMT+4 – 1,409 New Cases, 1,256 Recoveries, 27 More Fatalities

Georgian authorities have confirmed 1,409 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 325,665. In the meantime, 1,256 patients have recovered, taking the number of overall recoveries to 304,935. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 27 to 4,363. The number of active cases stands at 16,341. 

The test positivity rate for today stands at 3.5%, the 14-day rate is at 5.82% while the rate for the past week stands at 5.48%.

Tuesday, May 11

22:00 GMT+4 – 36 New Cases, 33 More Recoveries Reported in Abkhazia

Moscow-backed authorities in Abkhazia reported 36 new cases of COVID-19, taking the tally of the total confirmed cases in the region to 14,870. 33 more patients have recovered, bringing the number of recoveries to 13,856. With 224 COVID-related fatalities recorded since the onset of the virus, the number of active cases to date stands at 790.

16:00 GMT+4 – AstraZeneca to Be Available for Citizens 45 and Older

Georgian health authorities announced today that citizens aged 45 and over will be able to be vaccinated with the AstraZeneca vaccine. Those wishing to register will be able to do so starting tomorrow.

The country began COVID vaccination on March 15 after 43,200 doses of the British-Swedish AstraZeneca vaccine arrived on March 13. Up until today’s announcement, AstraZeneca shots were exclusively available to medical personnel and those 55 or older.

11:30 GMT+4 – 67,136 Persons Vaccinated

According to the Georgian health authorities, a total of 67,136 persons have received at least a single dose of coronavirus vaccine since Georgia initiated vaccine rollout on March 15. In the meantime, 11,504 persons have been fully vaccinated.

11:15 GMT+4 – Regional Breakdown of New Cases

According to the authorities, out of 1,788 new cases of the virus, 963 were confirmed in Tbilisi, the capital city, 127 in Adjara, 178 – Imereti, 78 – Kvemo Kartli, 72 – Shida Kartli, 58 – Guria, 131 – Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, 79 – Kakheti, 73 – Mtskheta-Mtianeti, 16 – Samtskhe-Javakheti, 13 – Racha-Lechkhumi – Kvemo Svaneti.

11:00 GMT+4 – 1,788 New Cases, 1,251 Recoveries, 31 More Fatalities

Georgian authorities have confirmed 1,788 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 324,256. In the meantime, 1,251 patients have recovered, taking the number of overall recoveries to 303,679. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 31 to 4,336. The number of active cases stands at 16,215. 

The test positivity rate for today stands at 5.76%, the 14-day rate is at 6.07% while the rate for the past week stands at 6.35%.

Monday, May 10

22:00 GMT+4 – 39 New Cases, 43 More Recoveries, 2 Fatalities Reported in Abkhazia

Moscow-backed authorities in Abkhazia reported 39 new cases of COVID-19, taking the tally of the total confirmed cases in the region to 14,834. 43 more patients have recovered, bringing the number of recoveries to 13,823. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 2 to 224. The number of active cases to date stands at 787.

11:30 GMT+4 – 62,447 Persons Vaccinated

According to the Georgian health authorities, a total of 62,447 persons have received at least a single dose of coronavirus vaccine since Georgia initiated vaccine rollout on March 15. In the meantime, 10,852 persons have been fully vaccinated.

11:15 GMT+4 – Regional Breakdown of New Cases

According to the authorities, out of 549 new cases of the virus, 300 were confirmed in Tbilisi, the capital city, 77 in Adjara, 43 – Imereti, 22 – Kvemo Kartli, 9 – Shida Kartli, 9 – Guria, 45 – Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, 16 – Kakheti, 11 – Mtskheta-Mtianeti, 7 – Samtskhe-Javakheti, 10 – Racha-Lechkhumi – Kvemo Svaneti.

11:00 GMT+4 – 549 New Cases, 1,439 Recoveries, 24 More Fatalities

Georgian authorities have confirmed 549 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 322,468. In the meantime, 1,439 patients have recovered, taking the number of overall recoveries to 302,428. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 24 to 4,305. The number of active cases stands at 15,709. 

The test positivity rate for today stands at 5.76%, the 14-day rate is at 6.03% while the rate for the past week stands at 6.48%.

Sunday, May 9

11:15 GMT+4 – Regional Breakdown of New Cases

According to the authorities, out of 1,089 new cases of the virus, 607 were confirmed in Tbilisi, the capital city, 102 in Adjara, 108 – Imereti, 82 – Kvemo Kartli, 24 – Shida Kartli, 22 – Guria, 83 – Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, 23 – Kakheti, 25 – Mtskheta-Mtianeti, 7 – Samtskhe-Javakheti, 6 – Racha-Lechkhumi – Kvemo Svaneti.

11:00 GMT+4 – 1,089 New Cases, 1,489 Recoveries, 18 More Fatalities

Georgian authorities have confirmed 1,089 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 321,919. In the meantime, 1,489 patients have recovered, taking the number of overall recoveries to 300,989. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 18 to 4,281. The number of active cases stands at 16,623. 

The test positivity rate for today stands at 5.84%, the 14-day rate is at 5.84% while the rate for the past week stands at 6.55%.

Saturday, May 8

11:30 GMT+4 – 58,533 Persons Vaccinated

According to the Georgian health authorities, a total of 58,533 persons have received at least a single dose of coronavirus vaccine since Georgia initiated vaccine rollout on March 15. In the meantime, 9,512 persons have been fully vaccinated.

11:15 GMT+4 – Regional Breakdown of New Cases

According to the authorities, out of 1,564 new cases of the virus, 900 were confirmed in Tbilisi, the capital city, 105 in Adjara, 162 – Imereti, 72 – Kvemo Kartli, 52 – Shida Kartli, 36 – Guria, 115 – Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, 64 – Kakheti, 31 – Mtskheta-Mtianeti, 18 – Samtskhe-Javakheti, 9 – Racha-Lechkhumi – Kvemo Svaneti.

11:00 GMT+4 – 1,564 New Cases, 693 Recoveries, 18 More Fatalities

Georgian authorities have confirmed 1,564 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 320,830. In the meantime, 693 patients have recovered, taking the number of overall recoveries to 299,500. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 18 to 4,263. The number of active cases stands at 17,041. 

The test positivity rate for today stands at 5.71%, the 14-day rate is at 5.84% while the rate for the past week stands at 6.71%.

Friday, May 7

22:00 GMT+4 – 52 New Cases, 120 More Recoveries Reported in Abkhazia

Moscow-backed authorities in Abkhazia reported 52 new cases of COVID-19, taking the tally of the total confirmed cases in the region to 14,795. 120 more patients have recovered, bringing the number of recoveries to 13,780. With 222 COVID-related fatalities recorded since the onset of the virus, the number of active cases to date stands at 793.

11:30 GMT+4 – 54,687 Persons Vaccinated

According to the Georgian health authorities, a total of 54,687 persons have received at least a single dose of coronavirus vaccine since Georgia initiated vaccine rollout on March 15. Meanwhile, 8,700 persons have been fully vaccinated.

11:15 GMT+4 – Regional Breakdown of New Cases

According to the authorities, out of 1,547 new cases of the virus, 907 were confirmed in Tbilisi, the capital city, 141 in Adjara, 115 – Imereti, 77 – Kvemo Kartli, 43 – Shida Kartli, 33 – Guria, 117 – Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, 52 – Kakheti, 43 – Mtskheta-Mtianeti, 13 – Samtskhe-Javakheti, 3 – Racha-Lechkhumi – Kvemo Svaneti.

11:00 GMT+4 – 1,547 New Cases, 1,131 Recoveries, 18 More Fatalities

Georgian authorities have confirmed 1,547 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 319,266. In the meantime, 1,131 patients have recovered, taking the number of overall recoveries to 298,807. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 18 to 4,245. The number of active cases stands at 16,188. 

The test positivity rate for today stands at 6.06%, the 14-day rate is at 5.66% while the rate for the past week stands at 6.76%

Thursday, May 6

22:00 GMT+4 – 41 New Cases Reported in Abkhazia

Moscow-backed authorities in Abkhazia reported 41 new cases of COVID-19, taking the tally of the total confirmed cases in the region to 14,743. With a total of 13,660 recoveries and 222 fatalities reported in the occupied region since the onset of the virus, the number of active cases to date stands at 861.

11:30 GMT+4 – 51,600 Persons Vaccinated

According to the Georgian health authorities, a total of 51,600 persons have received at least a single dose of coronavirus vaccine since Georgia initiated vaccine rollout on March 15. Meanwhile, 7,873 persons have been fully vaccinated.

11:15 GMT+4 – Regional Breakdown of New Cases

According to the authorities, out of 1,806 new cases of the virus, 1,089 were confirmed in Tbilisi, the capital city, 167 in Adjara, 120 – Imereti, 88 – Kvemo Kartli, 57 – Shida Kartli, 36 – Guria, 121 – Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, 60 – Kakheti, 43 – Mtskheta-Mtianeti, 17 – Samtskhe-Javakheti, 8 – Racha-Lechkhumi – Kvemo Svaneti.

11:00 GMT+4 – 1,806 New Cases, 1,144 Recoveries, 20 More Fatalities

Georgian authorities have confirmed 1,806 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 317,719. In the meantime, 1,144 patients have recovered, taking the number of overall recoveries to 297,676. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 20 to 4,227. The number of active cases stands at 15,790. 

The test positivity rate for today stands at 6.41%, the 14-day rate is at 5.51% while the rate for the past week stands at 6.59%.

08:00 GMT+4 – Georgia Receives 43,000 More Doses of AstraZeneca/Oxford

A second batch of 43,000 more jabs of AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID-19 vaccine was delivered to Georgia this morning via COVAX, the UN-backed COVID vaccine sharing scheme. According to NCDC Head Amiran Gamkrelidze the shots will be used as second doses for those already vaccinated with the British-Swedish vaccine. Registration for the second shots opened yesterday evening and will be administered starting from May 10.

The country began COVID vaccination on March 15 after 43,200 doses of the British-Swedish AstraZeneca vaccine arrived on March 13, while 29,250 doses of Pfizer/BioNTech followed on March 25 – both only available to medical personnel and citizens over 55. The Chinese-made Sinopharm vaccine is the only one to be administered in all age groups over 18 thus far.

Tbilisi also received a batch of 100,000 Sinovac (CoronaVac) COVID-19 vaccines from China as humanitarian aid recently on April 30, but the registration for Sinovac shots has not opened yet.

Wednesday, May 5

22:00 GMT+4 – 36 New Cases Reported in Abkhazia

Moscow-backed authorities in Abkhazia reported 36 new cases of COVID-19, taking the tally of the total confirmed cases in the region to 14,702. With a total of 13,660 recoveries and 222 fatalities reported in the occupied region since the onset of the virus, the number of active cases to date stands at 820.

14:00 GMT+4 – 8 New Cases, 6 More Recoveries Reported in Tskhinvali

Over the weekend, Kremlin-backed South Ossetian authorities reported 8 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the occupied region’s total confirmed cases to 3,409. 6 more patients have recovered, taking the number of recoveries to 3,080.

11:30 GMT+4 – 47,949 Persons Vaccinated

According to the Georgian health authorities, a total of 47,949 persons have received at least a single dose of coronavirus vaccine since Georgia initiated vaccine rollout on March 15. Meanwhile, 7,009 persons have been fully vaccinated.

11:15 GMT+4 – Regional Breakdown of New Cases

According to the authorities, out of 2,171 new cases of the virus, 1,359 were confirmed in Tbilisi, the capital city, 135 in Adjara, 202 – Imereti, 83 – Kvemo Kartli, 82 – Shida Kartli, 48 – Guria, 118 – Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, 54 – Kakheti, 70 – Mtskheta-Mtianeti, 13 – Samtskhe-Javakheti, 7 – Racha-Lechkhumi – Kvemo Svaneti.

11:00 GMT+4 – 2,171 New Cases, 1,074 Recoveries, 24 More Fatalities

Georgian authorities have confirmed 2,171 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 315,913. In the meantime, 1,074 patients have recovered, taking the number of overall recoveries to 296,532. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 24 to 4,207. The number of active cases stands at 15,148. 

The test positivity rate for today stands at 7.85%, the 14-day rate is at 5.33% while the rate for the past week stands at 6.27%.

Tuesday, May 4

22:00 GMT+4 – 49 New Cases, 10 More Recoveries Reported in Abkhazia

Moscow-backed authorities in Abkhazia reported 49 new cases of COVID-19, taking the tally of the total confirmed cases in the region to 14,666. 10 more patients have recovered, bringing the number of recoveries to 13,660. With 222 COVID-related fatalities recorded since the onset of the virus, the number of active cases to date stands at 784.

17:40 – Sputnik V Vaccine Delivered to Tskhinvali Region, Abkhazia

Russian-occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali/South Ossetia regions on April 30 received their first batches of Russian-made Sputnik V (Gam-COVID-Vac) vaccine against the coronavirus. Kremlin-backed S. Ossetian authorities started administering the jabs today, while the process has not yet started in Abkhazia.

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13:00 – Vaccination Priority Groups to Be Expanded

Based on the Georgian government’s latest decision, persons working in the tourism and hospitality sector, as well as public transport drivers and employees will be added as priority groups in the vaccination process against COVID-19.

In addition, members of the government and parliament will be involved in the vaccination process this week.

12:00 GMT+4 – 45,344 Persons Vaccinated

According to the Georgian health authorities, a total of 45,344 persons have been vaccinated for COVID-19 since Georgia initiated vaccine rollout on March 15.

11:15 GMT+4 – Regional Breakdown of New Cases

According to the authorities, out of 788 new cases of the virus, 384 were confirmed in Tbilisi, the capital city, 106 in Adjara, 64 – Imereti, 43 – Kvemo Kartli, 30 – Shida Kartli, 17 – Guria, 76 – Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, 40 – Kakheti, 13 – Mtskheta-Mtianeti, 14 – Samtskhe-Javakheti, 1 – Racha-Lechkhumi – Kvemo Svaneti.

11:00 GMT+4 – 788 New Cases, 1,206 Recoveries, 20 More Fatalities

Georgian authorities have confirmed 788 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 313,742. In the meantime, 1,206 patients have recovered, taking the number of overall recoveries to 295,458. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 20 to 4,183. To date, the number of active cases stands at 14,075. 

According to the authorities, the test positivity rate for today stands at 8.05%, the 14-day rate is at 5.02% while the rate for the past week stands at 5.74%.

05:00 GMT+4 – Georgia Starts Sinopharm Vaccination

Georgian health authorities today started vaccinating citizens over the age of 18 with the Chinese-developed Sinopharm vaccine.

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Monday, May 3

22:00 GMT+4 – 60 New Cases, 27 More Recoveries Reported in Abkhazia

Moscow-backed authorities in Abkhazia reported 60 new cases of COVID-19, taking the tally of the total confirmed cases in the region to 14,617. 27 more patients have recovered, bringing the number of recoveries to 13,650. With 222 COVID-related fatalities recorded since the onset of the virus, the number of active cases to date stands at 745.

11:15 GMT+4 – Regional Breakdown of New Cases

According to the authorities, out of 509 new cases of the virus, 321 were recorded in Tbilisi, and 68 in Adjara. Further, in Samegrelo Zemo Svaneti – 38, Imereti – 15, Kakheti – 24, Mtskheta-Mtianeti – 14, Shida Kartli – 4, Kvemo Kartli – 15, Guria – 3, Samtskhe-Javakheti – 5. 2 new cases were revealed in Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti region. 

11:00 GMT+4 – 509 New Cases, 1,200 Recoveries, 12 More Fatalities

Georgian authorities have confirmed 509 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 312,954. In the meantime, 1,200 patients have recovered, taking the number of overall recoveries to 294,252. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 12 to 4,163. To date, the number of active cases stands at 14,513. 

According to the authorities, the test positivity rate for May 3 testings stands at 6.81%, the 14-day rate is at 5.0% while the rate for the past week stands at 5.6%.

Sunday, May 2

11:15 GMT+4 – Regional Breakdown of New Cases

According to the authorities, out of 988 new cases of the virus, 511 were recorded in Tbilisi, and 114 in Adjara. Further, in Samegrelo Zemo Svaneti – 94, Imereti – 84, Kakheti – 45, Mtskheta-Mtianeti – 45, Shida Kartli – 33, Kvemo Kartli – 33, Guria – 19, Samtskhe-Javakheti – 6. Four new cases were revealed in Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti region. 

11:00 GMT+4 – 988 New Cases, 1,595 Recoveries, 21 More Fatalities

Georgian authorities have confirmed 988 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 312,445. In the meantime, 1,595 patients have recovered, taking the number of overall recoveries to 293,052. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 21 to 4,151. To date, the number of active cases stands at 15,216. 

According to the authorities, the test positivity rate for May 1 testings stands at 7.18%, the 14-day rate is at 4.99% while the rate for the past week stands at 5.47%.

Saturday, May 1

11:15 GMT+4 – Regional Breakdown of New Cases

According to the authorities, out of 1 147 new cases of the virus, 653 were recorded in Tbilisi, and 144 in Adjara. Further, in Samegrelo Zemo Svaneti – 102, Imereti – 83, Kvemo Kartli – 41, Shida Kartli – 36, Kakheti – 35, Mtskheta-Mtianeti – 25, Guria – 22, Samtskhe-Javakheti – 6. No new cases were revealed in Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti region. 

11:00 GMT+4 – 1,147 New Cases, 690 More Recoveries, 20 More Fatalities

Georgian authorities confirmed 1,147 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 311,457. The number of recoveries rose by 690 to 291,457. The authorities reported 20 new fatalities, bringing the number of COVID-related deaths in the country (excluding occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali regions) to 4,130. The number of active cases to date stands at 15,844.

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