Georgia on Saturday, September 26 reported its biggest jump in the number of new coronavirus infections with 296 cases reported in the past day.

The country has announced 4960 Covid-19 cases, including 27 deaths and 1819 recoveries, since the beginning of the outbreak.

According to fresh figures from Georgia's health authorities, a total of 5584 individuals are under quarantine, while 836 others are watched by doctors.

Under a recent government decision, people are now required to stay in quarantine for 12 days instead of the previous 14.