Russian-occupied Abkhazia reports 2nd case of coronavirus

The de facto authorities of Abkhazia reported the first case of the coronavirus on March 7. Photo: kvira.ge.

Agenda.ge, 09 Apr 2020 - 13:08, Tbilisi,Georgia

Georgia’s Russian-occupied Abkhazia region reported the second case of the coronavirus earlier today. 

The region confirmed its first case on April 7. 

The de facto authorities say that the minor who died in the region earlier this week was not infected with the coronavirus. 

The de facto authorities put Gagra and Gali districts on lockdown to prevent the spread of the virus. 

The coronavirus cases in the region are connected with Russia. 

A 50-year-old woman from the region, who also travelled to Russia, is undergoing treatment on Tbilisi-controlled territory, after testing positive for the virus on March 30. 

The de facto government says that about 90  individuals have been tested for the virus so far in the region, while they have 400 tests in all. 

More than 40 people who had contact with the woman or have suspicious symptoms have also been transported onto Tbilisi-controlled territory and are in quarantine.

Georgian Reconciliation Minister Ketevan Tsikhelashvili reaffirmed that Georgia is ready to provide support for its citizens living in the occupied regions. 

She expressed hope that the de facto authorities will be able to address the issue in line with recommendations and take steps to trace people who had contact with the infected man. 

Tsikhelashvili said that there is the possibility of more people being infected with the  virus in the region.