The coordination Council under the leadership of Prime Minister George Gakhariya decided to cancel the state of emergency from may 23, i.e. today, at 12: 00 am, and accordingly, to cancel the curfew — -the press Secretary of the Prime Minister Irakli Chikovani said at a briefing.

Irakli Chikovani spoke in detail about what restrictions will be lifted, as well as what restrictions will remain in Georgia from may 23.

The municipality of Tetritskaro remains a quarantine zone.

The limit of up to three people in cars is lifted, and this restriction will only apply in the case of taxis. All taxi drivers will also be required to use a mask.

"The restriction on leaving the house is also lifted for people aged 70 and older, but since these people are at high risk, we recommend them not to leave the house unless absolutely necessary," said Irakli Chikovani.

At the same time, according to the press speaker of the Prime Minister, the export of medical products in the country remains limited, we are talking about products that are necessary in the fight against COVID-19.

"In addition, after may 23, the following restrictions still apply: in a restaurant, bar or cafe, customer service on site, as well as the operation of hotels at this stage is limited, with the exception of quarantine zones. Trade in clothing and footwear is still restricted, with the exception of online purchases. The functioning of so-called malls and markets is also limited, except for those agricultural markets that are already functioning. The functioning of sports and cultural facilities and events of this kind is restricted. Gambling and winning games can only be conducted electronically, " the Prime Minister's spokesman said, adding that at this stage restrictions on public transport will remain in place.

The wearing of protective masks in closed public spaces, including in retail facilities, will still be mandatory. It will also be mandatory to maintain a social distance.

"From may 23, the wearing of protective masks in closed public spaces, including in shopping facilities, will again be mandatory. It will also be mandatory to maintain a social distance. In the Bolnisi municipality, the quarantine has been abolished and only the village of Musevani and the village of geta remain as quarantine zones, where active epidemiological measures are taking place at this stage. The Tetritskaroy municipality also remains a quarantine zone. The restriction on more than three people being in one car is lifted, and this restriction will only apply when providing taxi services. Also, all taxi drivers will be required to wear masks. The restriction on leaving the house for people aged 70 and above is also abolished, however, since these people are a high-risk group, we recommend that they do not go out and stay at home unless absolutely necessary," Chikovani said.

It should be noted that today the Georgian Parliament adopted amendments to the" law on public health", which will regulate all restrictions imposed by the government until July 15, inclusive.

The first case of coronavirus infection in Georgia was recorded on February 26. To prevent the spread of the disease, a state of emergency has been imposed in Georgia since March 21. Since March 31, quarantine restrictions have been tightened, the country has established a curfew — citizens were forbidden to go out from 21: 00 to 6: 00.

A total of 723 people were confirmed to have the coronavirus in Georgia. Of these, 495 patients recovered – more than 68% of the total number of cases registered in the country. Currently, 216 cases remain active. 12 people with COVID-19 died.

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