Georgia surpasses 240,000 COVID-19 cases

Georgia reported 1,857 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, bringing its total to 241,637.

Among the new cases, 754 were confirmed in the capital city of Tbilisi, Xinhua reported, citing the National Center for Disease Control and Public Health.

As of Tuesday, 227,208 of the 241,637 patients have recovered, while 2,820 others have died, said the center.

Georgia reported its first confirmed case on February 26.