COVID-19 in Georgia Live Blog — January 2022 / Archived

Monday, January 31

23:50 GMT+4 — 592 New Cases, 6,573 Active Infections in Abkhazia

Kremlin-backed Abkhaz authorities reported 592 new cases of COVID-19 in the occupied region, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 43,929. The number of total COVID-related deaths reached 599, after the authorities reported a death of a woman in Sokhumi and four fatalities in Gudauta district on January 29-30. Meanwhile, 268 more patients have recovered, taking the tally of recoveries to 36,757. To date, there are 6,573 active cases in the region.

17:50 UTC+4 — General Practitioners to Monitor Covid Patients

Deputy Health Minister Tamar Gabunia announced today a change in protocol for managing Covid-19 cases, tasking general practitioners directly with monitoring their own patients with the virus. According to her, starting from February 1 patients can prioritize reaching out to their own doctors for COVID treatment. Previously, health authorities assigned doctors to the patients and also set up online COVID hospitals to this end.

11:35 UTC+4 — 1,219,721 People Fully Vaccinated

According to NCDC Georgia, 1,333,606 persons have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, including 1,219, 721 people that are fully vaccinated. 1,665 jabs were administered yesterday.

10:50 UTC+4 — Regional Breakdown of New Cases

Out of 13,150 new cases, 7,078 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital, followed by Imereti with 1,740 cases, the coastal Adjara region — 1,734, Kvemo Kartli — 661, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti — 640, Shida Kartli — 554, Samtskhe-Javakheti — 268, Kakheti — 206, Mtskheta-Mtianeti — 136, Guria — 119, and Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti region — 14.

10:45 UTC+4 — 13,150 New Cases, Active Infections at Record 151,139

Georgian authorities have registered 13,150 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the tally of total confirmed cases to 1,175,923. In the meantime, 8,503 more persons have recovered, taking the overall number of recoveries to 1,009,778. The number of recorded COVID-related fatalities rose by 35 to 14,980.

To date, there are 151,139 active infections in the country (excluding Russian occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali regions).

Sunday, January 30

23:50 GMT+4 — 143 New Cases, 6,254 Active Infections in Abkhazia

Kremlin-backed Abkhaz authorities reported 143 new cases of COVID-19 in the occupied region, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 43,337. The number of total COVID-related deaths remained at 594. Meanwhile, 77 more patients have recovered, taking the tally of recoveries to 36,489. To date, there are 6,254 active cases in the region.

11:10 UTC+4 — 1,219,428 People Fully Vaccinated

According to NCDC Georgia, 1,333,296 persons have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, including 1,219,428 people that are fully vaccinated. 5,156 jabs were administered yesterday.

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

Out of 17,265 new cases, 8,980 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital, followed by Imereti with 2,247 cases, the coastal Adjara region — 1,913, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti — 944, Kvemo Kartli — 870, Shida Kartli — 679, Kakheti — 657, Mtskheta-Mtianeti — 408, Samtskhe-Javakheti — 266, Guria — 264, and Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti region — 37.

11:00 UTC+4 — Active Infections at Record 146,527, Total Recoveries Top 1 Million

Georgian authorities have registered 17,265 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the tally of total confirmed cases to 1,162,773. In the meantime, 5,947 more persons have recovered, taking the overall number of recoveries to 1,001,275. The number of recorded COVID-related fatalities rose by 34 to 14,945.

To date, there are 146,527 active infections in the country (excluding Russian occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali regions).

Saturday, January 29

23:50 GMT+4 — 428 New Cases, 6,188 Active Infections in Abkhazia

Kremlin-backed Abkhaz authorities reported 428 new cases of COVID-19 in the occupied region, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 43,194. Three more people died, and with that the number of total COVID-related deaths reached 594. Meanwhile, 262 more patients have recovered, taking the tally of recoveries to 36,412. To date, there are 6,188 active cases in the region.

11:40 UTC+4 — 1,218,567 People Fully Vaccinated

According to NCDC Georgia, 1,332,139 persons have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, including 1,218,567 people that are fully vaccinated. 8,310 jabs were administered yesterday.

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

Out of 18,274 new cases, 9,297 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital, followed by Imereti with 2,277 cases, the coastal Adjara region — 1,833, Kvemo Kartli — 1,024, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti — 988, Shida Kartli — 932, Kakheti — 815, Mtskheta-Mtianeti — 367, Samtskhe-Javakheti — 359, Guria — 308, and Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti region — 74.

11:30 UTC+4 — Record 18,274 New Cases, Active Infections at Record 135,243

Georgian authorities have registered 18,274 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the tally of total confirmed cases to 1,145,508. In the meantime, 8,400 more persons have recovered, taking the overall number of recoveries to 995,328. The number of recorded COVID-related fatalities rose by 41 to 14,911.

To date, there are 135,243 active infections in the country (excluding Russian occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali regions).

Friday, January 28

23:50 GMT+4 — Record 701 New Cases, 6,025 Active Infections in Abkhazia

Kremlin-backed Abkhaz authorities reported 701 new cases of COVID-19 in the occupied region, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 42,766. One more person died and with that the number of total COVID-related deaths reached 591. Meanwhile, 87 more patients have recovered, taking the tally of recoveries to 36,150. To date, there are 6,025 active cases in the region.

11:10 UTC+4 — 1,216,849 People Fully Vaccinated

According to NCDC Georgia, 1,329,744 persons have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, including 1,216,849 people that are fully vaccinated. 7,997 jabs were administered yesterday.

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

Out of 17,066 new cases, 9,256 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital, followed by Imereti with 2,219 cases, the coastal Adjara region — 1,523, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti — 865, Kvemo Kartli — 780, Shida Kartli — 775, Kakheti — 683, Samtskhe-Javakheti — 388, Mtskheta-Mtianeti — 289, Guria — 240, and Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti region — 48.

11:00 UTC+4 — 17,066 New Cases, Active Infections at Record 125,410

Georgian authorities have registered 17,066 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the tally of total confirmed cases to 1,127,234. In the meantime, 5,397 more persons have recovered, taking the overall number of recoveries to 986,928. The number of recorded COVID-related fatalities rose by 30 to 14,870.

To date, there are 125,410 active infections in the country (excluding Russian occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali regions).

Thursday, January 27

23:50 GMT+4 — Record 607 New Cases, 5,412 Active Infections in Abkhazia

Kremlin-backed Abkhaz authorities reported 607 new cases of COVID-19 in the occupied region, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 42,065. The number of total COVID-related deaths remained at 590. Meanwhile, 298 more patients have recovered, taking the tally of recoveries to 36,063. To date, there are 5,412 active cases in the region.

11:10 UTC+4 — 1,215,005 People Fully Vaccinated

According to NCDC Georgia, 1,327,689 persons have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, including 1,215,005 people that are fully vaccinated. 8,630 jabs were administered yesterday.

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

Out of 17,484 new cases, 8,989 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital, followed by the coastal Adjara region with 2,255 cases, Imereti — 2,222, Shida Kartli — 805, Kvemo Kartli — 812, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti — 766, Kakheti — 656, Mtskheta-Mtianeti — 320, Guria — 314, Samtskhe-Javakheti — 298,  and Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti region — 47.

11:00 UTC+4 — 17,484 New Cases, Active Infections at Record 113,771

Georgian authorities have registered 17,484 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the tally of total confirmed cases to 1,110,168. In the meantime, 3,699 more persons have recovered, taking the overall number of recoveries to 981,531. The number of recorded COVID-related fatalities rose by 27 to 14,840.

To date, there are 113,771 active infections in the country (excluding Russian occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali regions).

Wednesday, January 26

23:50 GMT+4 — Record 583 New Cases, 5,103 Active Infections in Abkhazia

Kremlin-backed Abkhaz authorities reported record 583 new cases of COVID-19 in the occupied region, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 41,458. Two more persons died, bringing the number of total COVID-related deaths to 590. Meanwhile, 352 more patients have recovered, taking the tally of recoveries to 35,765. To date, there are 5,103 active cases recorded in the region.

17:00 UTC+4 — 16,622 People Vaccinated in Abkhazia

In Russian-occupied Abkhazia, 16,622 people have received their vaccine jabs since the onset of the pandemic, according to Sokhumi-based Apsnypress agency. Among them, 6,929 were jabbed by single dose Sputnik Light vaccine. It is not clear how many in total are fully vaccinated as Kremlin-backed Abkhaz health authorities also use Sputnik V, that is administered twice.

11:10 UTC+4 — 1,212,744 People Fully Vaccinated

According to NCDC Georgia, 1,325,112 persons have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, including 1,212,744 people that are fully vaccinated. 7,661 jabs were administered yesterday.

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

Out of 17,530 new cases, 9,487 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital, followed by Imereti with 1,990 cases, Adjara — 1,958, Shida Kartli — 877, Kvemo Kartli — 831, Kakheti — 704, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti — 680, Mtskheta-Mtianeti — 391, Samtskhe-Javakheti — 310, Guria — 240,  and Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti region — 62.

11:00 UTC+4 — Record 17,530 New Cases, Active Infections Over 100,000

Georgian authorities have registered 17,530 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the tally of total confirmed cases to 1,092,684. In the meantime, 5,087 more persons have recovered, taking the overall number of recoveries to 977,832. The number of recorded COVID-related fatalities rose by 39 to 14,813.

To date, there are 100,013 active infections in the country (excluding Russian occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali regions).

Tuesday, January 25

23:50 GMT+4 — 477 New Cases in Abkhazia

Kremlin-backed Abkhaz authorities reported 477 new cases of COVID-19 in the occupied region, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 40,875. One more person died, bringing the number of total COVID-related deaths to 588. Meanwhile, 211 more patients have recovered, taking the tally of recoveries to 35,413. To date, there are 4,874 active cases recorded in the region.

11:15 UTC+4 — 1,210,361 People Fully Vaccinated

According to NCDC Georgia, 1,322,175 persons have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, including 1,210,361 people that are fully vaccinated. 8,634 jabs were administered yesterday.

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

Out of 15,762 new cases, 8,357 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital, followed by Imereti with 1,907 cases, Adjara — 1,608,  Shida Kartli — 794, Kvemo Kartli — 727, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti — 721, Kakheti — 626,  Mtskheta-Mtianeti — 376, Guria — 290, Samtskhe-Javakheti — 282, and Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti region — 74.

10:55 UTC+4 — Record 15,762 New Cases, Active Infections at All-time High – 87,609

Georgian authorities have registered 15,762 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the tally of total confirmed cases to 1,075,154. In the meantime, 5,160 more persons have recovered, taking the overall number of recoveries to 972,745. The number of recorded COVID-related fatalities rose by 42 to 14,774.

To date, there are 87,609 active infections in the country (excluding Russian occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali regions).

Monday, January 24

23:50 GMT+4 — 538 New Cases in Abkhazia

Kremlin-backed Abkhaz authorities reported 538 new cases of COVID-19 in the occupied region, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 40,398, 113 of these are reinfections. Over the weekend, two more persons died, bringing the number of total COVID-related deaths to 587. Meanwhile, 399 more patients have recovered, taking the tally of recoveries to 35,202. To date, there are 4,609 active cases recorded in the region.

11:15 UTC+4 — 1,207,407 People Fully Vaccinated

According to NCDC Georgia, 1,318,977 persons have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, including 1,207,407 people that are fully vaccinated. 1,550 jabs were administered yesterday.

10:50 UTC+4 — Regional Breakdown of New Cases

Out of 7,947 new cases, 4,496 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital, followed by the coastal region of Adjara with 1,352 cases, Imereti — 857, Kvemo Kartli — 282, Shida Kartli — 266, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti — 215, Kakheti — 180, Guria — 100, Mtskheta-Mtianeti — 98, Samtskhe-Javakheti — 93, and Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti region — 8.

10:45 UTC+4 — 7,947 New Infections, 5,550 Recoveries, 31 Deaths

Georgian authorities have registered 7,947 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the tally of total confirmed cases to 1,059,392. In the meantime, 5,550 more persons have recovered, taking the overall number of recoveries to 967,585. The number of recorded COVID-related fatalities rose by 31 to 14,732.

To date, there are 77,049 active infections in the country (excluding Russian occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali regions).

Sunday, January 23

11:10 UTC+4 — 1,207,073 People Fully Vaccinated

According to NCDC Georgia, 1,318,639 persons have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, including 1,207,073 people that are fully vaccinated. 4,685 jabs were administered yesterday.

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

Out of 9,696 new cases, 5,646 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital, followed by the coastal region of Adjara with 1,136 cases, Imereti — 1,074, Kvemo Kartli — 386, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti — 362, Shida Kartli — 311, Kakheti — 287, Guria — 182, Samtskhe-Javakheti — 160, Mtskheta-Mtianeti — 140, and Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti region — 12.

11:00 UTC+4 — 9,696 New Infections, 5,408 Recoveries, 28 Deaths

Georgian authorities have registered 9,696 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the tally of total confirmed cases to 1,051,445. In the meantime, 5,408 more persons have recovered, taking the overall number of recoveries to 962,035. The number of recorded COVID-related fatalities rose by 28 to 14,701.

To date, there are 74,683 active infections in the country (excluding Russian occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali regions).

Saturday, January 22

23:50 GMT+4 — 166 New Cases in Abkhazia

Kremlin-backed Abkhaz authorities reported 166 new cases of COVID-19 in the occupied region, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 39,747. The number of COVID-related deaths remained unaltered, at 585. Meanwhile, 215 more patients have recovered, taking the tally of recoveries to 34,803.

11:20 UTC+4 — 1,205,638 People Fully Vaccinated

According to NCDC Georgia, 1,317,488 persons have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, including 1,205,638 people that are fully vaccinated. 7,193 jabs were administered yesterday.

11:15 UTC+4 — 11,039 New Cases, Highest Daily Spike

Georgian authorities have registered 11,039 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the highest daily spike since the onset of the pandemic in February 2020. This brings the tally of total confirmed cases to 1,041,749. In the meantime, 5,199 more persons have recovered, taking the overall number of recoveries to 956,627. The number of recorded COVID-related fatalities rose by 42 to 14,673.

To date, there are 70,423 active infections in the country (excluding Russian occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali regions).

Friday, January 21

23:50 GMT+4 — 198 New Cases in Abkhazia

Kremlin-backed Abkhaz authorities reported 198 new cases of COVID-19 in the occupied region, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 39,581. Two more persons died, bringing the number of total COVID-related deaths to 585. Meanwhile, 214 more patients have recovered, taking the tally of recoveries to 34,588.

11:15 UTC+4 — 1,202,951 People Fully Vaccinated

According to NCDC Georgia, a total of 1,315,413 people have received at least one jab of COVID-19. Among them, 1,202,951 persons are fully vaccinated. 7,059 people received their shots yesterday.

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

Out of 8,767 new cases, 5,052 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital, followed by Imereti — 861, the coastal region of Adjara with 851 cases, Shida Kartli — 538, Kvemo Kartli — 351, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti — 334, Kakheti — 277, Mtskheta-Mtianeti — 176, Samtskhe-Javakheti — 165, Guria — 119 and Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti region — 43.

11:00 UTC+4 — Record 8,767 New Infections, Record 64,625 Active Cases

Georgian authorities have reported 8,767 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 1,030,710. In the meantime, 5,173 more patients have recovered, taking the overall number of recoveries 951,428. The number of fatalities rose by 49 to 14,631. To date, the number of active cases stands at 64,625. Daily test positivity rate stood at 15.55%.

Thursday, January 20

23:50 GMT+4 —  140 New Cases in Abkhazia

Kremlin-backed Abkhaz authorities reported 140 new cases of COVID-19 in the occupied region, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 39,383. Three more persons died, bringing the number of total COVID-related deaths to 583. Meanwhile, 234 more patients have recovered, taking the tally of recoveries to 34,374.

11:10 UTC+4 — 1,200,091 People Fully Vaccinated

According to NCDC Georgia, a total of 1,313,388  people have received at least one jab of COVID-19. Among them, 1,200,091 persons are fully vaccinated. 2,656 people received their shots yesterday.

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

Out of  6,351 new cases, 3,742 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital, followed by the coastal region of Adjara with 903 cases, Imereti — 510, Shida Kartli — 238, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti — 211, Kakheti –187, Kvemo Kartli — 196, Samtskhe-Javakheti — 134, Mtskheta-Mtianeti — 130, Guria — 92,  and Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti region — 8.

11:00 UTC+4 — 6,351 New Infections, 3,043 Recoveries, 27 Deaths

Georgian authorities have reported  6,351 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 1,021,943. In the meantime, 3,043 more patients have recovered, taking the overall number of recoveries 946,255. The number of fatalities rose by 27 to 14,582. To date, the number of active cases stands at 61,080. Daily test positivity rate stood at 16.58%.

Wednesday, January 19

23:50 GMT+4 —  128 New Cases in Abkhazia

Kremlin-backed Abkhaz authorities reported 128 new cases of COVID-19 in the occupied region, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 39,243. Three more persons died, bringing the number of total COVID-related deaths to 580. Meanwhile, 133 more patients have recovered, taking the tally of recoveries to 34,140.

11:30 UTC+4 — 1,199,306 People Fully Vaccinated

According to NCDC Georgia, a total of 1,312,746 people have received at least one jab of COVID-19. Among them, 1,199,306 persons are fully vaccinated. 118,480 persons have been jabbed with a booster dose. 9,340 people received their shots yesterday.

11:25 UTC+4 — Overall 1,388 Omicron Cases Confirmed

NCDC Georgia reported that as of this morning, 1,388 cases of Omicron variant of COVID-19 have been confirmed throughout the country.

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

Out of 8,728 new cases, 4,797 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital, followed by the coastal region of Adjara with 1,184 cases, Imereti — 859, Shida Kartli — 429, Kakheti –339, Kvemo Kartli — 302, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti — 289, Guria — 186, Mtskheta-Mtianeti — 176, Samtskhe-Javakheti — 138, and Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti region — 29.

11:15 UTC+4 — Record 8,728 Reported New Infections, 43 Deaths

Georgian authorities have reported 8,728 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 1,015,592. In the meantime, 8,545 more patients have recovered, taking the overall number of recoveries 943,212. The number of fatalities rose by 43 to 14,555. To date, the number of active cases stands at 57,799. Daily test positivity rate stood at 13.72%, yesterday.

Tuesday, January 18

23:50 GMT+4 —  130 New Cases in Abkhazia

Kremlin-backed Abkhaz authorities reported 130 new cases of COVID-19 in the occupied region, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 39,115 . Two more persons died, bringing the number of total COVID-related deaths to 577. Meanwhile, 223 more patients have recovered, taking the tally of recoveries to 34,007.

12:05 UTC+4 — 1,195,578 People Fully Vaccinated

According to NCDC Georgia, a total of 1,310,449 people have received at least one jab of COVID-19. Among them, 1,195,578 persons are fully vaccinated. 114,480 persons have been jabbed with a booster dose. 9,290 people received their shots yesterday.

11:10 UTC+4 — Overall 1,254 Omicron Cases Confirmed

NCDC Georgia reported that as of this morning, 1,254 cases of Omicron variant of COVID-19 have been confirmed throughout the country.

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

Out of 7,521 new cases, 4,171 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital, followed by the coastal region of Adjara with 801 cases, Imereti — 792, Shida Kartli — 380, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti — 302, Kvemo Kartli — 285, Kakheti –263, Guria — 193, Mtskheta-Mtianeti — 171, Samtskhe-Javakheti — 108, and Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti region –55.

11:00 UTC+4 — Record 7,521 Reported New Infections, Confirmed Cases Pass 1 Million

Georgian authorities have reported 7,521 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 1,006,864. In the meantime, 3,160  more patients have recovered, taking the overall number of recoveries 934,667. The number of fatalities rose by 31 to 14,512. To date, the number of active cases stands at 57,659. Daily test positivity rate stood at 13.34% yesterday.

Monday, January 17

23:50 GMT+4 —  145 New Cases in Abkhazia

Kremlin-backed Abkhaz authorities reported  145 new cases of COVID-19 in the occupied region, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 38,985. Three more persons died, bringing the number of total COVID-related deaths to 575. Meanwhile, 757 more patients have recovered, taking the tally of recoveries to 33,784.

11:10 UTC+4 — Overall 1,189 Omicron Cases Confirmed

NCDC Georgia reported that as of this morning, 1,189 cases of Omicron variant of COVID-19 have been confirmed throughout the country.

11:05 UTC+4 — 1,191,720 People Fully Vaccinated

According to NCDC Georgia, a total of 1,308,198 people have received at least one jab of COVID-19. Among them, 1,191,720 persons are fully vaccinated. 2,290 people received their shots yesterday.

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

Out of 3,656 new cases, 2,530 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital, followed by the coastal region of Adjara with 330 cases, Imereti — 213, Shida Kartli — 98, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti — 104, Kvemo Kartli — 116, Kakheti —106, Guria — 67, Samtskhe-Javakheti — 44, Mtskheta-Mtianeti — 43,  and Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti region — 5.

10:55 UTC+4 — 3,656 New Cases, 3,066 Recoveries, 30 Fatalities

Georgian authorities have reported 3,656 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 999,343. In the meantime, 3,066 more patients have recovered, taking the overall number of recoveries 931,507. The number of fatalities rose by 32 to 14,481. To date, the number of active cases stands at 53,329. Daily test positivity rate stood at 12.31% yesterday.

Sunday, January 16

23:50 GMT+4 —  72 New Cases in Abkhazia

Kremlin-backed Abkhaz authorities reported 72 new cases of COVID-19 in the occupied region, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 38,840. Over the last three days, three people died, bringing the number of total COVID-related deaths to 572. Meanwhile, 488 more patients have recovered, taking the tally of recoveries to 33,027.

11:00 UTC+4 — 52,771 Active Cases, Highest Figure Since November 20

Georgian authorities have reported 5,504 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 995,687. In the meantime, 3,304 patients have recovered, increasing the overall figure of recoveries to 928,441. The number of fatalities grew by 24 to 14,449. To date, there are 52,771 active cases in the country (excluding occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali regions). Also, according to the health authorities, the 7-day test positivity rate stands at 9.6%.

Saturday, January 15

11:00 UTC+4 — 5,381 New Cases, 1,065 Recoveries, 30 Fatalities

Georgian authorities reported 5,381 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 990,183. In the meantime, 1,065 patients have recovered, taking the number of recoveries to 925,137. The number of recorded COVID-related fatalities grew by 30 to 14,425. To date, there are 50,595 active cases of the infection throughout the country (excluding the occupied regions).

Friday, January 14

11:25 UTC+4 — Overall 1096 Omicron Cases Confirmed

NCDC Georgia reported that as of this morning, 1096 cases of Omicron variant of COVID-19 have been confirmed throughout the country.

11:20 UTC+4 — 1,186,833 People Fully Vaccinated

According to NCDC Georgia, a total of 1,305,534 people have received at least one jab of COVID-19. Among them, 1,186,833 persons are fully vaccinated. 6,864 people received their shots yesterday.

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

Out of 5,567 new cases, 3,479 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital, followed by the coastal region of Adjara with 587 cases, Imereti — 434, Shida Kartli — 254, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti — 199, Kvemo Kartli — 159, Kakheti — 130, Guria — 130, Samtskhe-Javakheti — 85, Mtskheta-Mtianeti — 84,  and Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti region — 26.

11:10 UTC+4 — 5,567 New Cases, 1,661 More Recoveries, 36 Deaths

Georgian authorities have reported 5,567 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 984,802. In the meantime, 1,661 more patients have recovered, taking the overall number of recoveries 924,072. The number of fatalities rose by 36 to 14,395. To date, the number of active cases stands at 46,309.

Thursday, January 13

13 January – 23:50 GMT+4 —   95 New Cases in Abkhazia

Kremlin-backed Abkhaz authorities reported 95 new cases of COVID-19 in the occupied region, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 38,768. Two more people were reported dead, bringing the number of total COVID-related deaths to 569. Meanwhile, 250 more patients have recovered, taking the tally of recoveries to 32,539.

11:30 UTC+4 — 1,183,683 People Fully Vaccinated

According to NCDC Georgia, a total of 1,303,902 people have received at least one jab of COVID-19. Among them, 1,183,683 persons are fully vaccinated. 9,700 people received their shots yesterday.

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

Out of 5,326 new cases, 3,148 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital, followed by coastal region of Adjara with 563 cases, Imereti — 437, Shida Kartli — 277, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti — 226, Kakheti — 178, Kvemo Kartli — 176, Guria — 148, Mtskheta-Mtianeti — 92, Samtskhe-Javakheti — 66, and Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti region — 15.

11:00 UTC+4 — 5,326 New Cases, 3,044 More Recoveries, 48 Deaths

Georgian authorities have reported 5,326 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 979,235. In the meantime, 3,044 more patients have recovered, taking the overall number of recoveries 922,411. The number of fatalities rose by 48 to 14,359. To date, the number of active cases stands at 42,439.

Wednesday, January 12

12 January – 23:50 GMT+4 —   108 New Cases in Abkhazia

Kremlin-backed Abkhaz authorities reported 108 new cases of COVID-19 in the occupied region, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 38,673. The number of total COVID-related deaths remained unaltered, at 567. Meanwhile, 357 more patients have recovered, taking the tally of recoveries to 32,289.

11:03 UTC+4 — 1,179,411  People Fully Vaccinated

According to NCDC Georgia, a total of 1,302,036 people have received at least one jab of COVID-19. Among them, 1,179,411 persons are fully vaccinated. 10,881 people received their shots yesterday.

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

Out of 5,596 new cases, 3,180 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital, followed by coastal region of Adjara with 638 cases, Imereti — 563, Shida Kartli — 270, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti — 219, Kakheti — 184, Kvemo Kartli — 173, Guria — 135, Mtskheta-Mtianeti — 102,  Samtskhe-Javakheti — 99, and Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti region — 33.

10:50 UTC+4 — 5,596 New Cases, 2,946 More Recoveries, 47 Deaths

Georgian authorities have reported 5,596 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 973,909. In the meantime, 2,946 more patients have recovered, taking the overall number of recoveries 919,367. The number of fatalities rose by 47 to 14,311. To date, the number of active cases stands at 40,205.

Tuesday, January 11

11 January – 23:50 GMT+4 —   121 New Cases in Abkhazia

Kremlin-backed Abkhaz authorities reported 121 new cases of COVID-19 in the occupied region, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 38,565. Four people were reported dead, bringing the number of total COVID-related deaths to 567. Meanwhile, 265 more patients have recovered, taking the tally of recoveries to 31,932.

11:00 UTC+4 — 1,174,297  People Fully Vaccinated

According to NCDC Georgia, a total of 1,299,971 people have received at least one jab of COVID-19. Among them, 1,174,297 persons are fully vaccinated. 10,881 people received their shots yesterday.

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

Out of 5,486 new cases, 2,985 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital, followed by coastal region of Adjara with 569 cases, Imereti — 563, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti — 290, Shida Kartli — 282, Kvemo Kartli — 205, Kakheti — 192, Guria — 145, Mtskheta-Mtianeti — 131,  Samtskhe-Javakheti — 84, and Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti region — 40.

10:50 UTC+4 — 5,486 New Cases, 2,893 More Recoveries, 46 Deaths

Georgian authorities have reported 5,486 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 968,313. In the meantime, 2,893 more patients have recovered, taking the overall number of recoveries 916,421. The number of fatalities rose by 46 to 14,264. To date, the number of active cases stands at 37,602.

Monday, January 10

10 January – 23:50 GMT+4 —   137 New Cases in Abkhazia

Kremlin-backed Abkhaz authorities reported 137 new cases of COVID-19 in the occupied region, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 38,444. The number of total COVID-related deaths remained unaltered, at 563. Meanwhile, 264 more patients have recovered, taking the tally of recoveries to 31,667.

11:00 UTC+4 — 1,168,461 People Fully Vaccinated

According to NCDC Georgia, a total of 1,297,738 people have received at least one jab of COVID-19. Among them, 1,168,461 persons are fully vaccinated. 1,899 people received their shots yesterday.

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

Out of 2,953 new cases, 1,925 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital, followed by coastal region of Adjara with 336 cases, Imereti — 218, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti — 126, Kvemo Kartli — 80, Guria — 77, Shida Kartli — 65, Kakheti — 63, Mtskheta-Mtianeti — 26,  Samtskhe-Javakheti — 34, and Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti region — 3.

10:50 UTC+4 — 2,953 New Cases, 1,085 More Recoveries, 31 Deaths

Georgian authorities have reported 2,953 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 962,827. In the meantime, 1,085 more patients have recovered, taking the overall number of recoveries 913,528. The number of fatalities rose by 31 to 14,218. To date, the number of active cases stands at 35,363.

Sunday, January 9

23:50 GMT+4 —   80 New Cases in Abkhazia

Kremlin-backed Abkhaz authorities reported 80 new cases of COVID-19 in the occupied region, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 38,307. Over the past two days, two people died, bringing the number of total COVID-related deaths to 563.  400 more patients have recovered, making the tally of recoveries 31,303.

12:30 UTC+4 — 1,167,688 People Fully Vaccinated

According to NCDC Georgia, a total of 1,297,372 people have received at least one jab of COVID-19. Among them, 1,167,688 persons are fully vaccinated. 5,001 people received their shots yesterday.

12:10 UTC+4 — Regional Breakdown of New Cases

Out of 3,842 new cases, 2,089 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital, followed by coastal region of Adjara with 474 cases, Imereti — 437, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti — 179, Shida Kartli — 157, Kakheti — 146, Guria — 141, Kvemo Kartli — 108, Mtskheta-Mtianeti — 52,  Samtskhe-Javakheti — 48, and Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti region — 11.

12:00 UTC+4 — 3,842 New Cases, 777 More Recoveries, 31 Deaths

Georgian authorities have reported 3,842 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 959,874. In the meantime, 777 more patients have recovered, taking the overall number of recoveries 912,443. The number of fatalities rose by 31 to 14,187. To date, the number of active cases stands at 33,218.

Saturday, January 8

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

Out of 2,622 new cases, 1,597 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital, followed by coastal region of Adjara with 343 cases, Imereti — 179, Kvemo Kartli — 111, Kakheti — 101, Shida Kartli — 84, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti — 78, Mtskheta-Mtianeti and Guria 48 each, Samtskhe-Javakheti — 30, and Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti region — 3.

11:00 UTC+4 — 2,622 New cases, 1,126 More Recoveries, 28 Deaths

Georgian authorities have reported 2,622 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 956,932. In the meantime, 1,126 more patients have recovered, taking the overall number of recoveries 911,666. The number of fatalities rose by 28 to 14,156. To date, the number of active cases stands at 30,184.

Friday, January 7

11:15 UTC+4 — Overall 600 Omicron Cases Confirmed

NCDC Georgia reported that as of January 7 morning, 600 cases of Omicron variant of COVID-19 have been confirmed throughout the country.

11:10 UTC+4 — 1,165,288 People Fully Vaccinated

According to NCDC Georgia, a total of 1,296,326 people have received at least one jab of COVID-19. Among them, 1,165,288 persons are fully vaccinated. 7,699 people received their shots yesterday.

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

Out of 4,234 new cases, 2,249 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital, followed by Adjara – 495, Imereti – 457, Shida Kartli – 199, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti – 196, Kvemo Kartli – 164, Kakheti – 158, Guria – 147, Mtskheta-Mtianeti – 93, Samtskhe-Javakheti – 53, and Racha-Lechkhumi and kvemo Svaneti – 23.

11:00 UTC+4 —  4,234 New Cases, 1,727 More Recoveries, 46 Deaths

Georgian authorities have reported 4,234 more cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 953,410. In the meantime, 1,727 patients have recovered, increasing the overall number of recoveries to 910,540. The number of fatalities rose by 46 to 14,128. As of today, there have been 28,716 active cases recorded in the country (excluding occupied regions).

Thursday, January 6

23:50 GMT+4 —  77 New Cases in Abkhazia

Kremlin-backed Abkhaz authorities reported  77 new cases of COVID-19 in the occupied region, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 38,227. The number of total COVID-related fatalities remained 561. With 180 people back on their feet, the tally of recoveries reached 30,903.

11:15 UTC+4 — Overall 335 Omicron Cases Confirmed

NCDC Georgia reported that as of January 5, 335 cases of Omicron variant of COVID-19 have been confirmed throughout the country.

11:10 UTC+4 — 1,161,155 People Fully Vaccinated

According to NCDC Georgia, a total of 1,294,533 people have received at least one jab of COVID-19. Among them, 1,161,155 persons are fully vaccinated. 7,867 people received their shots yesterday.

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

Out of 3,567 new cases, 1,821 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital, followed by Adjara – 460, Imereti – 325, Shida Kartli – 220, Kvemo Kartli – 175, Kakheti – 162, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti – 161, Guria – 141, Mtskheta-Mtianeti – 61, Samtskhe-Javakheti – 35, and Racha-Lechkhumi and kvemo Svaneti – 6.

11:00 UTC+4 — 3,567 New Cases, 2,105 More Recoveries, 41 Deaths

Georgian authorities have reported 3,567 more cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 949,176. In the meantime, 2,105 patients have recovered, increasing the overall number of recoveries to 908,813. The number of fatalities rose by 41 to 14,082. As of today, there are 26,255 active cases in the country.

Wednesday, January 5

23:50 GMT+4 —  84 New Cases in Abkhazia

Kremlin-backed Abkhaz authorities reported  84 new cases of COVID-19 in the occupied region, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 38,150. The number of total COVID-related fatalities remained 561. Meanwhile, 236 people recovered, taking the tally of recoveries to 30,723.

11:15 UTC+4 — Overall 159 Omicron Cases Confirmed

NCDC Georgia said as of January 4, 159 cases of Omicron variant of COVID-19 have been confirmed throughout the country.

11:10 UTC+4 — 1,156,606 People Fully Vaccinated

A total of 1,292,888 people has received at least one jab of COVID-19, among them 1,156,606 persons are fully vaccinated. 7,191 people received their jabs on January 4.

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

Out of 3,436 new cases, 1,676 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital, followed by Imereti – 407, Adjara – 360, Shida Kartli – 205, Kvemo Kartli – 190, Kakheti – 185, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti – 164, Guria – 123, Mtskheta-Mtianeti – 67, Samtskhe-Javakheti – 51, and Racha-Lechkhumi and kvemo Svaneti with 8 new cases.

11:00 UTC+4 — 3,436 New Cases, 1,805 More Recoveries, 32 More Deaths

Georgian authorities said 3,436 more cases of COVID-19 were revealed, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 945,609. In the meantime, 1,805 patients have recovered, increasing the overall number of recoveries to 906,708. The number of fatalities grew by 32 to 14,041.

To date, there are 24,834 active cases in the country (excluding Russian-occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali/South Ossetia regions).

Tuesday, January 4

23:50 GMT+4 — 59 New Cases in Abkhazia

Kremlin-backed Abkhaz authorities reported 59 new cases of COVID-19 in the occupied region, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 38,066. The number of total COVID-related fatalities remained 561. With 109 people back on their feet, the tally of recoveries reached 30,487.

11:10 UTC+4 — 1,152,662 People Fully Vaccinated

According to NCDC Georgia, a total of 1,291,383 people have received at least one jab of COVID-19, among them 1,152,662 persons are fully vaccinated. 4,520 people received their jabs on January 3.

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

Out of 3,590 new cases, 1,569 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital, followed by Imereti – 505, Adjara – 366, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti – 235, Guria – 222, Shida Kartli – 199, Kakheti – 185, Kvemo Kartli – 149, Mtskheta-Mtianeti – 93, Samtskhe-Javakheti – 42, and Racha-Lechkhumi and kvemo Svaneti with 25 new cases.

11:00 UTC+4 — 3,590 New Cases, 1,955 More Recoveries, 67 More Deaths

Georgian authorities said 3,590 more cases of COVID-19 were revealed, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 942,173. In the meantime, 1,955 patients have recovered, increasing the overall number of recoveries to 904,903. The number of fatalities grew by 67 to 14,009.

To date, there are 23,235 active cases in the country (excluding Russian-occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali/South Ossetia regions).

Monday, January 3

23:50 GMT+4 — 140 New Cases in Abkhazia

Kremlin-backed Abkhaz authorities reported 140 new cases of COVID-19 in the occupied region, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 38,007. Over the past four days, four people died, bringing the number of total COVID-related deaths to 561. Meanwhile, 210 people recuperated, taking the tally of recoveries to 30,378.

11:10 UTC+4 — Overall 147 Omicron Cases Confirmed

NCDC Georgia said as of January 2, 147 cases of Omicron variant of COVID-19 have been confirmed throughout the country.

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

Out of 943 new cases, 519 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital, followed by Kvemo Kartli – 125, Adjara – 91, Imereti – 68, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti – 40, Kakheti – 37, Guria – 29, Shida Kartli – 15, Mtskheta-Mtianeti – 13, Samtskhe-Javakheti – 6. No new cases were revealed in Racha-Lechkhumi and kvemo Svaneti region.

11:00 UTC+4 — 943 New Cases, 2,789 More Recoveries, 37 More Deaths

Georgian authorities said 943 more cases of COVID-19 were revealed, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 938,583. In the meantime, 2,789 patients have recovered, increasing the overall number of recoveries to 902,948. The number of fatalities grew by 37 to 13,942.

To date, there are 21,667 active cases in the country (excluding Russian-occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali/South Ossetia regions).

Sunday, January 2

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

Out of 796 new cases, 490 were reported in Tbilisi, the capital, followed by Adjara — 60, Imereti — 50, Shida Kartli — 43, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti — 40, Kakheti and Kvemo Kartli regions with 32 cases for each, Guria — 21, Mtskheta-Mtianeti — 11, Samtskhe-Javakheti — 7, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti — 4.

11:00 UTC+4 — Overall Tally of Recoveries Surpass 900 Thousand

Georgian authorities have confirmed 796 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 937,640. In the meantime, 3,291 patients have recovered, increasing the overall number of recoveries to 900,159. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 45 to 13,905. To date, there are 23,550 active COVID cases in the country (excluding Russian-occupied regions).

Saturday, January 1, 2022

13:10 UTC+4 — 1,149,956 People Fully Vaccinated

A total of 1,290,114 people has received at least one jab of COVID-19, among them 1,149,956 persons are fully vaccinated. 1,388 people received their jabs on December 31. Also, according to NCDC Georgia, 73,465 citizens have received a booster dose.

13:05 UTC+4 — Regional Breakdown of New Cases

Out of 2,103 new cases, 1,013 were recorded in Tbilisi, the capital, followed by Imereti  with 268 cases, Adjara – 218, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti – 141, Shida Kartli – 118, Kvemo Kartli – 102, Kakheti — 97, Guria – 78, Mtskheta-Mtianeti – 34,  Samtskhe-Javakheti – 28, Racha-Lechkhumi-Kvemo Svaneti – 6.

13:00 UTC+4 — 2,103 New Cases, 1,553 Recoveries, 60 Fatalities

Georgian authorities have reported 2,103 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the tally of the total confirmed cases to 936,844. In the meantime, 1,553 patients have recovered, taking the number of recoveries to 896,868. The number of COVID-related fatalities rose by 60 to 13,860. To date, the number of active cases stands at 26,090.

Also, according to the authorities, the daily test-positivity rate stood at 6.14%. The same figure for the past 7 and 14-day periods was 5.58% and 5.55%, respectively.

Earlier Live Updates:

• COVID-19 in Georgia Live Blog — December 2021 / Archived
• COVID-19 in Georgia Live Blog — November 2021 / Archived
• COVID-19 in Georgia Live Blog — October 2021 / Archived
• COVID-19 in Georgia Live Blog — September 2021 / Archived
• COVID-19 in Georgia Live Blog — August 2021 / Archived
• COVID-19 in Georgia Live Blog — July 2021 / Archived
• COVID-19 Georgia Live Blog — June 2021 / Archived
• COVID-19 Georgia Live Blog — May 2021 / Archived
• COVID-19 Georgia Live Blog — April 2021 / Archived
• COVID-19 Georgia Live Blog — March 2021 / Archived
• COVID-19 Georgia Live Blog — February 2021 / Archived
• COVID-19 in Georgia Live Blog – January 2021 / Archived
• COVID-19 in Georgia Live Blog – December 2020 / Archived
• COVID-19 in Georgia Live Blog – November 2020 / Archived
• COVID-19 in Georgia Live Blog – October 2020 / Archived
• COVID-19 in Georgia Live Blog – September 2020 / Archived
• COVID-19 in Georgia Live Blog – July 2020 / Archived
• COVID-19 in Georgia Live Blog – June 2020 /Archived
• COVID-19 in Georgia Live Blog – May 2020 / Archived
• COVID-19 in Georgia Live Blog – April 2020 / Archived
• COVID-19 in Georgia Live Blog – March 2020 / Archived

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