TBILISI, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- Georgia's stricter nationwide restrictions took effect on Saturday to curb the fast spread of coronavirus across the country.

Put in place are measures including a curfew, takeaway-only services for all restaurants, and the suspension of all intercity public transport services from Nov. 28, 2020 to Jan. 31, 2021.

Moreover, big cities including Tbilisi will see more restrictions during the same period, including suspension of municipal transport, closure of shopping facilities except for food stores and pharmacies, and online classes for students.

Some restrictive measures will be eased during the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays. For example, both municipal and intercity transport will be available, and malls and markets will be open between Dec. 24, 2020 and Jan. 2, 2021 across the country.

Georgia has been witnessing a sharp increase in daily new COVID-19 cases since mid-September.

According to the country's National Center for Disease Control and Public Health, Georgia reported 4,472 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, bringing the national tally to 127,942.

So far, 106,328 patients have recovered from the disease, while 1,195 others have died, said the center. Enditem

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