Georgia to lift state of emergency on May 22

The state of emergency imposed due to the coronavirus in Georgia will end on May 22, the local bureau of Report quotes Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia.

He said the government would not appeal to parliament to extend the state of emergency.

Notably, Georgia initially extended the state of emergency till April 21, which entailed a night curfew from 9 pm till 6 am, closures of restaurants, cafes, and most shops, a suspension of public transport, and a ban on gatherings of more than three people. Grocery stores, pharmacies and petrol stations remain open.

The government has also extended a nationwide ban on the movement of private vehicles.