Schools, Cinemas to Reopen in Georgia on September 15, Kindergartens & Theaters - October 1

Schools in Georgia will reopen from September 15 and kindergartens from October 1. Theaters will resume functioning from October 1. In addition, the opening of now quarantined Mestia and the village of Lenjeri in the Svaneti region is planned for September 2, Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Gakharia announced, Georgia Today reports.

"We maintain a consistent approach in the fight against COVID-19, and we are opening step by step: kindergartens and theaters from October 1, schools and cinemas from September 15, Mestia and Lenjeri from September 2," the head of the Georgian government stated.

In addition, as it was noted at today's session of the Interagency Coordination Council led by the Prime Minister, active testing is underway at Georgia's seaside resorts. It was noted that temporary medical stations have been set up, where anyone can get tested for COVID-19 for free.

The Interagency Coordination Council urges local residents and tourists to take advantage of this opportunity and to get tested in order to prevent the spread of the virus.

As of today, 1,436 laboratory-confirmed cases of coronavirus infection have been detected in Georgia, of which 1,150 persons have already recovered. Forty-one Georgian citizens have been repatriated from foreign countries for treatment. Nineteen persons have died.

At this stage, 6,010 persons are in quarantine, while 236 persons are hospitalized under medical observation.

The Parliament of Georgia, headed by Chairman Archil Talakvadze, and the Administration of the President are actively involved in the work carried out by the Interagency Coordination Council, which operates under the leadership of the Prime Minister.