Schools are starting to operate in Adjara, public transport is starting to operate in several cities, and shopping centers and shops are opening all over the country.

Starting from February 1, several restrictions imposed on November 28 due to the coronavirus pandemic will be lifted in Georgia.

The greatest easing will affect Adjara, and the smallest three major cities of the country – Tbilisi, Rustavi and Kutaisi.

Stores are open

From February 1, shopping centers and all stores will open in all major cities of the country.

Clothing stores will open fitting rooms, and the number of customers should not exceed the limit of 1 person per 10 square meters.

To be able to work, all employees of large store chains will have to be tested for coronavirus once every two weeks.

The opening hours of shops and shopping centers will be from 9: 00 to 19: 00, except on weekends.

You can go now

From February 1, public transport will resume in Batumi, Zugdidi, Gori, Telavi and Poti.

At the same time, all buses in Batumi will automatically check the temperature of passengers who want to use transport.

Open schools and kindergartens

Kindergartens and schools will be reopened in the cities of Batumi, Zugdidi, Gori, Telavi and Poti. At the same time, in these cities, parents will be able to choose whether their child will study in the classroom or remotely.

Each student and pupil will have their temperature checked, and teachers and caregivers will be tested for coronavirus.

Hello, tourists

From February 1, Georgia opens its entire sky for passenger flights. All foreigners who have completed a full course of vaccination against COVID-19 will be allowed to enter Georgia upon arrival.

Citizens and residents of the EU, Israel, Switzerland, the United States, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain can also enter the country with certain exemptions. They need to submit a negative PCR test result taken within the last 72 hours. On the third day of their stay in Georgia, they will be required to undergo repeated testing.

Georgia's land border remains closed.

Limitations of the day

From February 1 to March 1, all restrictions will be returned on weekends.

On Saturday and Sunday, public transport and cafes and shops will not operate in major cities of Georgia.

Services will become more accessible

Starting from February 1, it will be possible to pass a practical driver's license exam in all cities of Georgia after a two-month break.

Also, the Service agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia will resume issuing all necessary certificates and permits, including a certificate of criminal record and a permit for the storage of firearms.

Remaining restrictions

From February 1, Georgia will continue to have a mandatory mask regime both on the street and indoors. It will also be prohibited to go outside from 21:00 to 05:00 without a special permit. In large cities, the ban on the work of clothing markets, which will open on February 15, remains.

Gyms, swimming pools, entertainment centers, cinemas and theaters are banned throughout the country. Except for the Adjara AR, restaurants are only allowed to operate takeaway.

In addition, any mass events are prohibited in the country. The intercity service is closed until March 1.

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