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In pictures | Tbilisi’s first night under curfew

Freedom Square during curfew. Photo: Mariam Nikuradze/OC Media.
Freedom Square during curfew. Photo: Mariam Nikuradze/OC Media.

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The nationwide curfew was announced by the government on 30 March as part of efforts to halt the spread of the novel coronavirus. 

[Read more: Georgia introduces curfew]

The government introduced the measure with the sweeping powers granted to the President and Prime Minister when Georgia declared a state of emergency on 21 March.

From 21:00-06:00 every day, people will be prohibited from leaving their homes. Anyone caught breaking curfew faces a fine of ₾3,000 ($910) or ₾15,000 ($4,500) for an organisation.

Repeat offenders face up to three years in prison.

[Follow our live updates on the coronavirus in the Caucasus.]

Marjanishvili Square. Police are patrolling the empty streets of Tbilisi during the curfew. Photo: Mariam Nikuradze/OC Media.
Rustaveli Avenue. Photo: Mariam Nikuradze/OC Media.

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