Second Coronavirus Death Reported in Georgia

The second coronavirus death has been reported in Georgia, Levan Ratiani, the Director of the First University Clinic, told reporters on Sunday. 

He added that the deceased was an 81-year-old woman who had serious concomitant diseases along with COVID-19.

“The woman, who was taken from Tbilisi Sea Hospital on April 3 with a life-threatening condition, suffered from hemodynamic disturbances. The study revealed acute respiratory distress, a history of acute myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation and chronic heart failure. She was transferred to the Department of Critical Medicine for further treatment. Treatment was ongoing in accordance with guidelines, however, she passed away," he noted. 

Yesterday, Georgia confirmed the first case of death due to the new coronavirus. The patient was 79-years-old and also had serious concomitant diseases. 

The number of coronavirus cases has increased to 170. 

5067 people are in quarantine and 330 under examination in hospitals.

36 out of 170 people have recovered from the illness and two patients have died. 

By Ana Dumbadze  

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