COVID-19 in Georgia Live Blog — September 2021 / Archived

Thursday, September 30

11:55 GMT+4 — 804,238 Fully Vaccinated

NCDC Georgia said as of this morning 981,624 persons have received at least one dose of vaccine against COVID, among them 804,238 have been fully vaccinated with two jabs. 10,347 jabs were administered yesterday.

11:50 GMT+4 — Regional Breakdown of New Cases

Out of the new cases, 571 were revealed in Tbilisi, the capital. In the regions, highest number of cases were reported in the most populous Imereti region – 315, followed by easternmost Kakheti region – 262, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti – 189, Kvemo Kartli – 94, coastal Adjara region – 85, Shida Kartli – 79, Mtskheta-Mtianeti – 54, Guria – 47, Samtskhe-Javakheti – 35, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti – 12.

11:45 GMT+4 — 1,743 New Cases, 2,266 More Recoveries, 29 More Deaths

Georgian health authorities reported 1,743 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 613,012 . In the meantime, 2,266 more patients have recovered in the past 24 hours, taking the number of recoveries to 585,071. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 29 to 8,946. To date, there are 18,969 active cases of COVID in the country (excluding occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali/South Ossetia regions.

Wednesday, September 29

11:20 GMT+4 — 796,129 Fully Vaccinated

NCDC Georgia said as of this morning 978,640 persons have received at least one dose of vaccine against COVID, among them 796,129 have been fully vaccinated with two jabs. 12,469 jabs were administered yesterday.

11:10 GMT+4 — Regional Breakdown of New Cases

Out of the new cases, 659 were revealed in Tbilisi, the capital. In the regions, highest number of cases were reported in the most populous Imereti region – 363, followed by easternmost Kakheti region – 286, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti – 155, Kvemo Kartli – 147, coastal Adjara region – 96, Shida Kartli – 90, Guria – 56, Mtskheta-Mtianeti – 37, Samtskhe-Javakheti – 33, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti – 7.

11:00 GMT+4 — 1,929 New Cases, 1,914 More Recoveries, 33 More Deaths

Georgian health authorities reported 1,929 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 611,269. In the meantime,  1,914 more patients have recovered in the past 24 hours, taking the number of recoveries to 582,805. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 33 to 8,917. To date, there are 19,521 active cases of COVID in the country (excluding occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali/South Ossetia regions.

Tuesday, September 28

16:30 GMT+4 — Schools, Universities to Continue Studies In-Person from October 4

Education Minister Mikheil Chkhenkeli announced that all public and private kindergartens, schools, vocational training centers, and universities will be allowed to hold in-person classes from October 4 onwards. There will be a nationwide mandate for children, teachers, and staff, to wear a mask, and parents unwilling to send their kids back to school will be able to opt for online teaching. Establishments, in cooperation with the Ministry, will be able to decide on the format of the classes on their own. The Minister also urged parents to vaccinate “to have a healthy environment” in children’s homes and said about 65% of school personnel are already jabbed.

11:10 GMT+4 — 785,850 Fully Vaccinated

NCDC Georgia said as of this morning 975,028 persons have received at least one dose of vaccine against COVID, among them 785,850 have been fully vaccinated with two jabs. 11,421 jabs were administered yesterday.

11:05 GMT+4 — Regional Breakdown of New Cases

Out of the new cases, 584 were revealed in Tbilisi, the capital. In the regions, highest number of cases were reported in the easternmost Kakheti region – 413, followed by most populous Imereti region – 392, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti – 215, Kvemo Kartli – 153, Shida Kartli – 148, coastal Adjara region – 121, Mtskheta-Mtianeti – 61, Guria – 46, Samtskhe-Javakheti – 29, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti – 23.

11:00 GMT+4 — 2,185 New Cases, 2,010 More Recoveries, 40 More Deaths

Georgian health authorities reported 2,185 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 609,340. In the meantime, 2,010 more patients have recovered in the past 24 hours, taking the number of recoveries to 580,891. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 40 to 8,884. To date, there are 19,539 active cases of COVID in the country (excluding occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali/South Ossetia regions).

Monday, September 27

11:10 GMT+4 — 777,621 Fully Vaccinated

NCDC Georgia said as of this morning 971,836 persons have received at least one dose of vaccine against COVID, among them 777,621 have been fully vaccinated with two jabs. 6,617 jabs were administered yesterday.

11:05 GMT+4 — Regional Breakdown of New Cases

Out of the new cases, 245 were revealed in Tbilisi, the capital. In the regions, highest number of cases were reported in the most populous Imereti region – 123, followed by easternmost Kakheti region – 101, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti – 58, coastal Adjara region – 48, Kvemo Kartli – 28, Shida Kartli – 19, Mtskheta-Mtianeti – 17, Samtskhe-Javakheti – 12, Guria – 9, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti – 3.

11:00 GMT+4 — 663 New Cases, 2,383 More Recoveries, 27 More Deaths

Georgian health authorities reported 663 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 607,155. In the meantime, 2,383 more patients have recovered in the past 24 hours, taking the number of recoveries to 578,881. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 27 to 8,844. To date, there are 19,404 active cases of COVID in the country (excluding occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali/South Ossetia regions.

Sunday, September 26

14:10 GMT+4 — 772,240 Fully Vaccinated

NCDC Georgia said as of this morning 970,307 persons have received at least one dose of vaccine against COVID, among them 772,240 have been fully vaccinated with two jabs. 12,402 jabs were administered yesterday.

14:05 GMT+4 — Regional Breakdown of New Cases

Out of the new cases, 419 were revealed in Tbilisi, the capital. In the regions, highest number of cases were reported in the most populous Imereti region – 172, followed by Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti – 156, easternmost Kakheti region – 151, coastal Adjara region – 73, Kvemo Kartli – 61, Shida Kartli – 47, Samtskhe-Javakheti – 29, Mtskheta-Mtianeti – 12, Guria – 9, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti – 3.

14:00 GMT+4 —  1,132 New Cases, 2,956 More Recoveries, 30 More Deaths

Georgian health authorities reported  1,132 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 606,492. In the meantime, 2,956 more patients have recovered in the past 24 hours, taking the number of recoveries to 576,498. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 30 to  8,817. To date, there are 21,151 active cases of COVID in the country (excluding occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali/South Ossetia regions.

Saturday, September 25

13:32 GMT+4 — 762,231 Fully Vaccinated

NCDC Georgia said as of this morning 967,441 persons have received at least one dose of vaccine against COVID, among them 762,231 have been fully vaccinated with two jabs. 13,580 jabs were administered yesterday.

13:31 GMT+4 — Regional Breakdown of New Cases

Out of the new cases, 497 were revealed in Tbilisi, the capital. In the regions, highest number of cases were reported in the most populous Imereti region – 278, followed by easternmost Kakheti region – 220, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti – 153, Shida Kartli – 119, Kvemo Kartli – 102, coastal Adjara region – 84, Guria – 50, Mtskheta-Mtianeti – 49, Samtskhe-Javakheti – 33, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti – 12.

13:30 GMT+4 — 1,597 New Cases, 1,189 More Recoveries, 38 More Deaths

Georgian health authorities reported 1,597 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 605,360. In the meantime, 1,189 more patients have recovered in the past 24 hours, taking the number of recoveries to 573,542. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 38 to 8,787. To date, there are 23,005 active cases of COVID in the country (excluding occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali/South Ossetia regions.

Friday, September 24

11:00 GMT+4 — 751,410 Fully Vaccinated

NCDC Georgia said as of this morning 963,663 persons have received at least one dose of vaccine against COVID, among them 751,410 have been fully vaccinated with two jabs. 12,778 jabs were administered yesterday.

10:59 GMT+4 — Regional Breakdown of New Cases

Out of the new cases, 518 were revealed in Tbilisi, the capital. In the regions, highest number of cases were reported in the most populous Imereti region – 325, followed by easternmost Kakheti region – 250, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti – 190, coastal Adjara region – 120, Kvemo Kartli – 92, Shida Kartli – 72, Samtskhe-Javakheti – 45, Guria – 52, Mtskheta-Mtianeti – 21, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti – 13.

10:55 GMT+4 — 1,698 New Cases, 1,910 More Recoveries, 38 More Deaths

Georgian health authorities reported 1,698 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 603,763. In the meantime, 1,910 more patients have recovered in the past 24 hours, taking the number of recoveries to 572,353. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 38 to 8,749. To date, there are 22,635 active cases of COVID in the country (excluding occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali/South Ossetia regions.

Thursday, September 23

11:40 GMT+4 — 740,814 Fully Vaccinated

NCDC Georgia said as of this morning 960,081 persons have received at least one dose of vaccine against COVID, among them 740,814 have been fully vaccinated with two jabs. 12,948 jabs were administered yesterday.

11:35 GMT+4 — Regional Breakdown of New Cases

Out of the new cases, 559 were revealed in Tbilisi, the capital. In the regions, highest number of cases were reported in easternmost Kakheti region – 241, followed by the most populous Imereti region – 227, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti – 180, Shida Kartli – 117, Kvemo Kartli – 116, coastal Adjara region – 100, Mtskheta-Mtianeti – 43, Guria – 35, Samtskhe-Javakheti – 29, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti – 6.

11:30 GMT+4 — 1,653 New Cases, 2,646 More Recoveries, 47 More Deaths

Georgian health authorities reported 1,653 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 602,065. In the meantime, 2,646 more patients have recovered in the past 24 hours, taking the number of recoveries to 570,443. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 47 to 8,711. To date, there are 22,885 active cases of COVID in the country (excluding occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali/South Ossetia regions.

Wednesday, September 22

11:10 GMT+4 — 729,995 Fully Vaccinated

NCDC Georgia said as of this morning 956,417 persons have received at least one dose of vaccine against COVID, among them 729,995 have been fully vaccinated with two jabs. 13,962 jabs were administered yesterday.

11:05 GMT+4 — Regional Breakdown of New Cases

Out of the new cases, 708 were revealed in Tbilisi, the capital. In the regions, highest number of cases were reported in easternmost Kakheti region – 301, followed by the most populous Imereti region – 289, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti – 188, Kvemo Kartli – 145, coastal Adjara region – 130, Shida Kartli – 103, Guria – 63, Mtskheta-Mtianeti – 37, Samtskhe-Javakheti – 29, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti – 23.

11:00 GMT+4 — 2,016 New Cases, 2,024 More Recoveries, 43 More Deaths

Georgian health authorities reported 2,016 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 600,412. In the meantime, 2,024 more patients have recovered in the past 24 hours, taking the number of recoveries to 567,797. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 43 to 8,664. To date, there are 23,925 active cases of COVID in the country (excluding occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali/South Ossetia regions.

Tuesday, September 21

11:10 GMT+4 — 719,076 Fully Vaccinated

NCDC Georgia said as of this morning 952,219 persons have received at least one dose of vaccine against COVID, among them 719,076 have been fully vaccinated with two jabs. 15,096 jabs were administered yesterday.

11:05 GMT+4 — Regional Breakdown of New Cases

Out of the new cases, 705 were revealed in Tbilisi, the capital. In the regions, highest number of cases were reported in most populous Imereti region – 492, followed by Kakheti – 319, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti – 270, Kvemo Kartli – 181, Shida Kartli – 161, coastal Adjara region – 149, Mtskheta-Mtianeti – 63, Samtskhe-Javakheti – 60, Guria – 48, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti – 22.

11:00 GMT+4 — 2,470 New Cases, 2,243 More Recoveries, 46 More Deaths

Georgian health authorities reported 2,470 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 598,396. In the meantime, 2,243 more patients have recovered in the past 24 hours, taking the number of recoveries to 565,773. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 46 to 8,621. To date, there are 23,976 active cases of COVID in the country (excluding occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali/South Ossetia regions.

Monday, September 20

11:10 GMT+4 — 707,563 Fully Vaccinated

NCDC Georgia said as of this morning 947,477 persons have received at least one dose of vaccine against COVID, among them 707,563 have been fully vaccinated with two jabs. 7,720 jabs were administered yesterday.

11:05 GMT+4 — Regional Breakdown of New Cases

Out of the new cases, 252 were revealed in Tbilisi, the capital. In the regions, highest number of cases were reported in most populous Imereti region – 102, followed by Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti – 78, Kakheti – 71, coastal Adjara region – 68, Kvemo Kartli – 40, Shida Kartli – 20, Mtskheta-Mtianeti – 10, Samtskhe-Javakheti – 10, Guria – 9, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti – 2.

11:00 GMT+4 — 662 New Cases, 3,534 More Recoveries, 34 More Deaths

Georgian health authorities reported 662 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 595,926. In the meantime, 3,534 more patients have recovered in the past 24 hours, taking the number of recoveries to 563,530. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 34 to 8,575. To date, there are 23,795 active cases of COVID in the country (excluding occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali/South Ossetia regions.

Sunday, September 19

11:10 GMT+4 — 701,150 Fully Vaccinated

NCDC Georgia said as of this morning 945,291 persons have received at least one dose of vaccine against COVID, among them 701 150 have been fully vaccinated with two jabs. 14,071 jabs were administered yesterday.

11:05 GMT+4 — Regional Breakdown of New Cases

Out of 1,501 new cases, 522 were revealed in Tbilisi, the capital. In the regions, highest number of cases were reported in most populous Imereti region – 266, followed by easternmost wine-rich Kakheti – 186, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti – 181, coastal Adjara region – 101, Kvemo Kartli – 100, Shida Kartli – 70, Guria – 47, Samtskhe-Javakheti – 31, Mtskheta-Mtianeti – 24, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti – 13.

11:00 GMT+4 — 1,501 New Cases, 1,954 More Recoveries, 43 More Deaths

Georgian health authorities reported 1,501 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 595,264. In the meantime, 1,954 more patients have recovered in the past 24 hours, taking the number of recoveries to 559,996. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 43 to 8,541. To date, there are 26,701 active cases of COVID in the country (excluding occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali/South Ossetia regions.

Saturday, September 18

13:25 GMT+4 — Regional Breakdown of New Cases

Out of new cases, 692 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital. In the regions, Imereti has 292 new cases, followed by Kakheti – 220, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti – 199, Shida Kartli – 154, Kvemo Kartli – 137, Adjara – 124, Mtskheta-Mtianeti – 56, Guria – 52, Samtskhe-Javakheti – 41, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti – 30.

13:20 GMT+4 — 1,997 New Cases, 1,232 More Recoveries, 52 Fatalities

Georgian authorities revealed 1,997 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 593,763. In the meantime, 1,232 more patients have recovered, taking the number of recoveries to 558,042. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 52 to 8,498. To date, there are 27,197 active cases in the country (excluding Russian-occupied territories). The daily test positivity rate yesterday stood at 6.23%.

Friday, September 17

11:10 GMT+4 — 675,215 Citizens Fully Vaccinated

According to NCDC Georgia, 935,094 persons have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, including 675,215 that are fully vaccinated with two jabs. 19,148 jabs were administered yesterday.

11:05 GMT+4 — Regional Breakdown of New Cases

Out of new cases, 716 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital. In the regions, Imereti has 321 new cases, followed by Kakheti – 263, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti – 192, Kvemo Kartli – 135, Adjara – 128, Shida Kartli – 104, Guria – 63, Mtskheta-Mtianeti – 60, Samtskhe-Javakheti – 38, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti – 19.

11:00 GMT+4 — 2,039 New Cases, 2,192 More Recoveries, 56 Fatalities

Georgian authorities revealed 2,039 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 591,766. In the meantime, 2,192 more patients have recovered, taking the number of recoveries to 556,810. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 56 to 8,446. To date, there are 26,484 active cases in the country (excluding Russian-occupied territories). The daily test positivity rate yesterday stood at 6.47%.

Thursday, September 16

11:10 GMT+4 — 660,832 Citizens Fully Vaccinated

According to NCDC Georgia, 928,192 persons have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, including 660,832 that are fully vaccinated with two jabs. 25,150 jabs were administered yesterday.

11:05 GMT+4 — Regional Breakdown of New Cases

Out of new cases, 756 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital. In the regions, Imereti has 357 new cases, followed by Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti – 243, Kakheti – 236, Kvemo Kartli – 143, Shida Kartli – 138, Adjara – 134, Guria – 59, Mtskheta-Mtianeti – 58, Samtskhe-Javakheti – 42, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti – 10.

11:00 GMT+4 — 2,176 New Cases,  2,838 More Recoveries, 43 Fatalities

Georgian authorities revealed 2,176 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 589,727. In the meantime, 2,838 more patients have recovered, taking the number of recoveries to 554,618. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 43 to 8,390. To date, there are 26,693 active cases in the country (excluding Russian-occupied territories). The daily test positivity rate yesterday stood at 6.15%.

Wednesday, September 15

13:42 GMT+4 — Schools, Universities Begin Studies Online

School year has begun in Georgia on September 15, with schools and universities continuing studies online. But, Education Minister Chkhenkeli promised studies can continue in-person since October 4 in cities and villages where COVID-19 positivity rate will be below 4%. In the meantime, the Education Minister called on education professionals and parents of school students to get vaccinated.

11:10 GMT+4 — 641,352 Citizens Fully Vaccinated

According to NCDC Georgia, 919,876 persons have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, including 641,352 that are fully vaccinated with two jabs. 24,941 jabs were administered yesterday.

11:05 GMT+4 — Regional Breakdown of New Cases

Out of new cases, 869 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital. In the regions, Imereti has 393 new cases, Kakheti – 338, followed by Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti – 251, Adjara – 159, Kvemo Kartli – 151, Shida Kartli – 143, Samtskhe-Javakheti – 64, Mtskheta-Mtianeti – 61, Guria – 61, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti – 25.

11:00 GMT+4 — 2,515 New Cases, 2,829 More Recoveries, 60 Fatalities

Georgian authorities revealed 2,515 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 587,551. In the meantime, 2,829 more patients have recovered, taking the number of recoveries to 551,780. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 60 to 8,347. To date, there are 27,398 active cases in the country (excluding Russian-occupied territories). The daily test positivity rate yesterday stood at 7.32%.

Tuesday, September 14

11:10 GMT+4 — 619,889 Citizens Fully Vaccinated

According to NCDC Georgia, 914,222 persons have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, including 619,889 that are fully vaccinated with two jabs.

11:05 GMT+4 — Regional Breakdown of New Cases

Out of new cases, 1,167 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital. In the regions, Imereti has 498 new cases, followed by Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti – 339, Shida Kartli – 279, Kakheti – 272, Adjara – 220, Kvemo Kartli – 194, Mtskheta-Mtianeti – 93, Guria – 71, Samtskhe-Javakheti – 46, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti – 42.

11:00 GMT+4 — 3,221 New Cases, 2,990 More Recoveries, 54 Fatalities

Georgian authorities revealed 3,221 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 585,036. In the meantime, 2,990 more patients have recovered, taking the number of recoveries to 548,951. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 54 to 8,287. To date, there are 27,772 active cases in the country (excluding Russian-occupied territories). The daily test positivity rate yesterday stood at 7.44%.

Monday, September 13

23:55 GMT+4 — 125 New Cases, 27 Recoveries, 3 Fatalities in Abkhazia

Kremlin-backed Abkhaz authorities reported 125 new cases of COVID-19 in the occupied region, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 26,237. Total covid-related deaths in the region rose to 395, with three new fatalities reported. With 27 new recoveries, the number of people cured from COVID rose to 21,807.

11:15 GMT+4 — Municipal Transport Resumes

Public transport, including in the capital Tbilisi city, has resumed today in Georgia following a month-long ban over sharply rising COVID-19 cases. The Government imposed the ban on intra-city public transport for August 14 – September 3, and extended the restriction through September 12.

11:05 GMT+4 — 605,529 Citizens Fully Vaccinated

According to NCDC Georgia, 902,457 persons have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, including 605,529 that are fully vaccinated with two jabs.

11:00 GMT+4 — Regional Breakdown of New Cases

Out of new cases, 324 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital. In the regions, Imereti has 133 new cases, followed by Adjara – 120, Kakheti – 95, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti – 99, Kvemo Kartli – 38, Shida Kartli – 36, Guria – 33, Mtskheta-Mtianeti – 32, Samtskhe-Javakheti – 20, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti – 16.

10:55 GMT+4 — 946 New Cases, 4,351 More Recoveries, 48 Fatalities

Georgian authorities revealed 946 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 581,815. In the meantime, 4,351 more patients have recovered, taking the number of recoveries to 545,961. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 48 to 8,233. To date, there are 27,595 active cases in the country (excluding Russian-occupied territories). The daily test positivity rate yesterday stood at 5.5%.

Sunday, September 12

11:10 GMT+4 — 593,944 Citizens Fully Vaccinated

According to NCDC Georgia, 897,427 persons have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, including 593,944 that are fully vaccinated with two jabs.

11:05 GMT+4 — Regional Breakdown of New Cases

Out of new cases, 675 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital. In the region, Imereti has 257 new cases, followed by Kakheti – 206, Adjara – 201, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti – 198, Kvemo Kartli – 97, Guria – 77, Shida Kartli – 72, Samtskhe-Javakheti – 26, Mtskheta-Mtianeti – 22, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti – 7.

11:00 GMT+4 — 1,838 New Cases, 5,289 More Recoveries, 39 Fatalities

Georgian authorities revealed 1,838 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 580,869. In the meantime, 5,289 more patients have recovered, taking the number of recoveries to 541,610. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 39 to 8,185. To date, there are 31,048 active cases in the country (excluding Russian-occupied territories). The daily test positivity rate yesterday stood at 7.79%.

Saturday, September 11

23:40 GMT+4 — 82 New Cases, 2 Fatalities in Abkhazia

Kremlin-backed Abkhaz authorities reported 82 new cases of COVID-19 in the occupied region, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 26,112. Total covid-related deaths in the region rose to 392, with two new fatalities reported. No new recoveries were reported – the number of people cured from COVID rose to 21,780.

12:30 GMT+4 — 577,162 Citizens Fully Vaccinated

According to NCDC Georgia, 889,903 persons have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, including 577,162 that are fully vaccinated with two jabs.

12:15 GMT+4 — Regional Breakdown of New Cases

Out of 2,533 new cases, 924 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital. In the regions, Imereti came first with 422 cases, followed by Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti – 243, Kakheti – 244, Adjara – 177, Shida Kartli – 150, Kvemo Kartli – 168, Mtskheta-Mtianeti – 77, Guria – 54,  Samtskhe-Javakheti – 55 and Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti – 19.

12:00 GMT+4 —  2,533 New Cases, 1,762 More Recoveries, 57 Deaths

Georgia has reported daily 2,533 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 579,031. In the meantime, 1,762 patients have recovered, taking the number of recoveries to 536,321. The number of fatalities increased by 57 to 8,146. To date, there are 34,538 active cases of COVID in the country (excluding Russian-occupied regions).

7-day test positivity rate stands at 7.5%, in comparison to 8.09% during the 14-day period.

Friday, September 10

23:40 GMT+4 — 110 New Cases in Abkhazia

Kremlin-backed Abkhaz authorities reported 110 new cases of COVID-19 in the occupied region, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 26,030. Total covid-related fatalities in the region remain at 391, as no additional deaths were reported. No new recoveries reported – the number of people cured from COVID rose to 21,780.

11:20 GMT+4 — 553,912 Citizens Fully Vaccinated

According to NCDC Georgia, 879,384 persons have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, including 553,912 that are fully vaccinated with two jabs.

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

Out of 2,262 new cases, 827 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital. In the regions, Imereti came first with 335 cases, followed by Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti – 222, Kakheti – 216, Adjara – 211, Shida Kartli – 139, Kvemo Kartli – 129, Mtskheta-Mtianeti – 61, Guria – 59,  Samtskhe-Javakheti – 35 and Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti – 28.

11:00 GMT+4 — 2,262 New Cases, 2,795 More Recoveries, 54 Deaths

Georgia has reported daily 2,262 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 575,210. In the meantime, 2,795 patients have recovered, taking the number of recoveries to 534,559. The number of fatalities increased by 54 to 8,089. To date, there are 32,536 active cases of COVID in the country (excluding Russian-occupied regions).

7-day test positivity rate stands at 7.42%, in comparison to 8.27% during the 14-day period.

Thursday, September 9

23:50 GMT+4 — 86 New Cases, 20 Recoveries in Abkhazia

Kremlin-backed Abkhaz authorities reported 86 new cases of COVID-19 in the occupied region, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 25,920. Total covid-related fatalities in the region remain at 391, as no additional deaths were reported. With 20 more recoveries, the number of people cured from COVID rose to 21,780.

11:10 GMT+4 — 536,394 Citizens Fully Vaccinated

According to NCDC Georgia, 869,483 persons have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, including 536,394 that are fully vaccinated with two jabs.

11:05 GMT+4 — Regional Breakdown of New Cases

Out of 2,455 new cases, 890 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital. In the regions, Imereti came first with 342 cases, followed by Adjara – 249, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti – 219, Kakheti – 211,  Kvemo Kartli – 170, Shida Kartli – 142, Guria – 92, Mtskheta-Mtianeti – 67, Samtskhe-Javakheti – 50 and Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti – 23.

11:00 GMT+4 — 2,455 New Cases, 4,427 More Recoveries, 58 Deaths

Georgia has reported daily 2,455 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 572,948. In the meantime, 4,427 patients have recovered, taking the number of recoveries to 531,764. The number of fatalities increased by 58 to 8,035. To date, there are 33,123 active cases of COVID in the country (excluding Russian-occupied regions).

7-day test positivity rate stands at 7.69%, in comparison to 8.48% during the 14-day period.

Wednesday, September 8

23:50 GMT+4 — 118 New Cases, 3 More Deaths in Abkhazia

Kremlin-backed Abkhaz authorities reported 118 new cases of COVID-19 in the occupied region, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 25,834. Also, three more deaths were reported, bringing the number of COVID-related fatalities in the region to 391. With no new recoveries, the number of people cured from COVID remains at 21,760.

11:05 GMT+4 — 509,722 Citizens Fully Vaccinated

According to NCDC Georgia, 856,956 persons have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, including 509,722 that are fully vaccinated with two jabs. 27,011 jabs were administered yesterday.

11:00 GMT+4 — Regional Breakdown of New Cases

Out of 2,571 new cases, 918 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital. In the regions, Imereti came first with 414 cases, Kakheti – 242, followed by Adjara – 224,  Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti – 204, Kvemo Kartli – 195, Shida Kartli – 150, Guria – 89, Mtskheta-Mtianeti – 49, Samtskhe-Javakheti – 49, and Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti – 15.

10:55 GMT+4 — 2,571 New Cases, 3,668 More Recoveries, 60 Deaths

Georgia has reported daily 2,571 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 570,493. In the meantime, 3,668 patients have recovered, taking the number of recoveries to 527,337. The number of fatalities increased by 60 to 7,977. To date, there are 35,153 active cases of COVID in the country (excluding Russian-occupied regions).

7-day test positivity rate stands at 7.69%, in comparison to 8.69% during the 14-day period.

Tuesday, September 7

23:00 GMT+4 — 94 New Cases, 35 More Recoveries, 1 More Death in Abkhazia

Kremlin-backed Abkhaz authorities reported 94 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the region’s rally of the total confirmed cases to 25,716. In the meantime, 35 patients have recovered, taking overall number of recoveries to 21,760. One more patient has died, bringing the number of COVID-related deaths in the region to 388.

20:00 GMT +4 — Parliament Waives COVID-Related Penalties

Parliament waived about GEL 80 million (USD 25 million) worth of accrued unpaid fines for violating COVID-19 related curbs. PM Irakli Garibashvili unveiled the initiative in June aiming to “relieve” the economic toll the pandemic took on Georgian citizens. MORE

13:40 GMT+4 — Municipal Transport to Resume from September 13

The Government of Georgia announced today that the public transport, including in the capital city of Tbilisi, will resume starting from September 13, Monday. The municipal transport was suspended first during August 14 – september 3 period and then later the ban was extended through September 12, as the COVID cases spiked. Intercity transportation has been operational throughout this period.

Also, the Government said the sports events will resume, albeit without spectators. All of sportsmen participants should be either vaccinated, or present PCR test performed in the past 72 hours or antigen test done in the past 24 hours for tournaments to be allowed, the Government noted.

Other COVID-related curbs remain in effect.

11:40 GMT+4 — 489,194 Citizens Fully Vaccinated

According to NCDC Georgia, 850,868 persons have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, including 489,194 that are fully vaccinated with two jabs. 24,262 jabs were administered yesterday.

11:30 GMT+4 — Regional Breakdown of New Cases

Out of 1,965 new cases, 651 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital. In the regions, Imereti came first with 288 cases, followed by Adjara – 201, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti – 168, Kakheti – 161, Shida Kartli – 150, Kvemo Kartli – 100, Guria – 82, Mtskheta-Mtianeti – 80, Samtskhe-Javakheti – 51, and Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti – 33.

11:15 GMT+4 — 1,965 New Cases, 3,996 More Recoveries, 50 Deaths

Georgia has reported daily 1,965 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 567,922. In the meantime, 3,996 patients have recovered, taking the number of recoveries to 523,669. The number of fatalities increased by 50 to 7,917. To date, there are 36,310 active cases of COVID in the country (excluding Russian-occupied regions).

7-day test positivity rate stands at 7.63%, in comparison to 8.77% during 14-day period.

Monday, September 6

23:00 GMT+4 — Abkhazia COVID Stats

Kremlin-backed authorities in Sokhumi reported 93 new cases, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 25,622. In the meantime, 55 more patients have recovered, increasing the overall number of recoveries from COVID in the occupied region to 21,725. The number of COVID-related fatalities remains at 387.

11:05 GMT+4 — 480,613 Citizens Fully Vaccinated

According to NCDC Georgia, 845,620 persons have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, including 480,613 that are fully vaccinated with two jabs. 16,298 jabs were administered yesterday.

10:02 GMT+4 — Regional Breakdown of New Cases

Out of 1,120 new cases, 415 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital. In the regions, Imereti came first with 175 cases, followed by Adjara – 147, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti – 94, Kakheti – 73, Kvemo Kartli – 48, Shida Kartli – 46, Mtskheta-Mtianeti – 40, Samtskhe-Javakheti – 35, Guria – 29 and Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti 18.

11:00 GMT+4 — 1,120 New Cases, 4,905 More Recoveries, 61 Deaths

Georgia has reported daily 1,120 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 565,957. In the meantime, 4,905 patients have recovered, taking the number of recoveries to 519,673. The number of fatalities increased by 61 to 7,867. To date, there are 38,391 active cases of COVID in the country (excluding Russian-occupied regions).

7-day test positivity rate stands at 8.19%, in comparison to 9.15% during 14-day period.

Sunday, September 5

11:05 GMT+4 — 475,748 Citizens Fully Vaccinated

According to NCDC Georgia, 838,356 persons have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, including 475,748 that are fully vaccinated with two jabs. 22,733 jabs were administered yesterday.

11:00 GMT+4 — 2,210 New Cases, 5,587 More Recoveries, 74 Deaths

Georgia has reported daily 2,210 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 564,837. In the meantime, 5,587 patients have recovered, taking the number of recoveries to 514,768. The number of fatalities increased by 74 to 7,806. To date, there are 42,237 active cases of COVID in the country (excluding Russian-occupied regions).

7-day test positivity rate stands at 8.33%, in comparison to 9.27% during 14-day period.

Saturday, September 4

11:10 GMT+4 — 454,486 persons fully vaccinated

According to NCDC Georgia, 831,256 people have received at least one jab of vaccine against COVID-19 since the vaccine rollout in mid-March, including 454,486 persons that are now fully vaccinated. 25,670 COVID vaccine jabs were administered yesterday.

10:55 GMT+4 — Regional Breakdown of New Cases

Out of 2,684 new cases, 1,080 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital. In the regions, Imereti came first with 262 cases, followed by Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti – 238, Kakheti – 232, Kvemo Kartli – 224, Adjara – 212, Shida Kartli – 198, Mtskheta-Mtianeti – 90, Guria – 78, Samtskhe-Javakheti – 43 and Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti 27.

10:50 GMT+4 — 2,684 New Cases, 2,695 More Recoveries, 83 More Deaths

Georgia has reported 2,684 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 562,627. In the meantime, 2,695 patients have recovered in the past 24 hours, taking the number of recoveries to 509,181. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 83 to 7,732. There are currently 45,688 active cases in the country (excluding the occupied regions).

Friday, September 3

11:25 GMT +4 — 437,094 persons fully vaccinated

According to NCDC Georgia, 822,297 people have received at least one jab of vaccine against COVID-19 since the vaccine rollout in mid-March, including 437,094 persons that are now fully vaccinated. 23,518 jabs were administered yesterday.

11:20 GMT+4 — Regional Breakdown of New Cases

Out of 3,034 new cases registered in the past 24 hours, 1,202 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital city. In the regions, the highest number of new infections – 375 – were reported in Imereti, followed by Kakheti – 289, Adjara – 282, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti – 237, Shida Kartli – 213, Kvemo Kartli – 188, Guria – 84, Mtskheta-Mtianeti – 72, Samtskhe-Javakheti – 69, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti – 23.                 

11:15 GMT+4 — 3,034 New Cases, Record 86 Deaths

Georgia has reported 3,034 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 559,943. In the meantime, 3,952 patients have recovered in the past 24 hours, taking the number of recoveries to 506,486. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by record 86 to 7,649. There are currently 45,782 active cases in the country (excluding the occupied regions).

Thursday, September 2

23:00 GMT+4 — COVID Stats in Abkhazia

Kremlin-backed authorities in Abkhazia reported 93 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 25,417. In the meantime, 19 more patients have recovered, taking the number of recoveries to 21,399. Four more COVID-related deaths increased the number of fatalities to 384.

11:40 GMT +4 — 421,785 persons fully vaccinated

According to NCDC Georgia, 813,601 people have received at least one jab of vaccine against COVID-19 since the vaccine rollout in mid-March, including 421,785 persons that are now fully vaccinated. 23,916 jabs were administered yesterday.

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

Out of 3,212 new cases registered in the past 24 hours, 1,206 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital city. In the regions, the highest number of new infections – 453 – were reported in Imereti, followed by Adjara – 295, Kakheti – 289, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti – 255, Shida Kartli – 231, Kvemo Kartli – 193, Mtskheta-Mtianeti – 108, Samtskhe-Javakheti – 86, Guria – 64, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti – 32.             

11:00 GMT+4 — 3,212 New Cases, Record 81 Deaths

Georgia has reported 3,212 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 556,909. In the meantime, 5,017 patients have recovered in the past 24 hours, taking the number of recoveries to  502,534. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by record 81 to  7,563. There are currently 46,786 active cases in the country (excluding the occupied regions).

Wednesday, September 1

23:00 GMT+4 — COVID stats in Abkhazia

Moscow-backed authorities in Abkhazia reported 125 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases 25,324. The overall number of recoveries reached 21,380 as 215 more patients have recovered. Death toll remains at 380.

11:55 GMT+4 — 408,663 persons fully vaccinated

According to NCDC Georgia, 802,083 people have received at least one jab of vaccine against COVID-19 since the vaccine rollout in mid-March, including 408,663 persons that are now fully vaccinated. 26,201 jabs were administered yesterday.

10:55 GMT+4 — Regional Breakdown of New Cases

Out of 3,886 new cases registered in the past 24 hours, 1,509 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital city. In the regions, the highest number of new infections – 487 – were reported in Imereti, followed by Adjara – 445, Kakheti – 369, Kvemo Kartli – 280, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti – 279, Shida Kartli – 223, Guria – 97, Samtskhe-Javakheti – 86, Mtskheta-Mtianeti – 84, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti – 27. 

10:50 GMT+4 — 3,886 New Cases, 74 More Deaths

Georgia has reported 3,886 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 553,697. In the meantime, 4,103 patients have recovered in the past 24 hours, taking the number of recoveries to 497,517. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 74 to 7,482. There are currently 48,672 active cases in the country (excluding the occupied regions).

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