On 9 September, Georgia reported 44 new cases of the coronavirus, of which 25 were detected in the Adjara region.

The Georgian government reacted rapidly by banning social gatherings of more than 10 people, which includes large birthdays, weddings, funeral feasts and other public and ritual events, indoors as well as outdoors. In addition, cultural and sports events with the participation of more than 200 people will also be banned. The reopening of theatres and cinemas is also postponed for one month. Earlier it was announced that cinemas would be opened on 15 September and theatres on 1 October.

Another measure that was introduced by the government was in regard to the treatment of asymptomatic Covid-19 patients. Namely, patients who are 18 to 65 years of age with no chronic diseases would be treated in quarantine under the supervision of doctors instead of hospitals. Currently there are three hotels in the country which would serve these purposes, namely in Tbilisi, Batumi and Kutaisi.

To note, yesterday Georgia reported its highest number of Covid-19 infections since the start of the pandemic. The Medical Director of Tbilisi Infectious Disease Hospital Marina Ezugbaia stated that most of the new cases stemmed from the Adjara region and that the region might be declared a “red zone” (Caucasus Watch reported).