Coronavirus in Albania, Rama calls for calm and restraint

Prime Minister Edi Rama and the government have gathered for the first time today at an extraordinary meeting for the Coronobrus.

This meeting comes as at midnight the Health Ministry confirmed the first two cases of coronarys, two Albanians who had been in Italy for some time from where they had been infected.

We have also prepared access to the first scenario, which was prepared by experts. The worst panic - producing recipe, the most effective drug of reason and tranquillity. You need to be informed by official sources and strictly enforce measures for personal hygiene.

Communication with national urgency when you suspect symptoms.

Talking today requires a first escalation of measures by O BSH. During this time there have been disturbing signs motivated by panic, through unskilled sources of information, where I repeat that the voice that should be kept is that of the authorities.

In all places where there was quietness and restraint, even the phenomenon of this virus has been successful. WHO does not recommend closing borders, I say because it has been criticised for not doing so.

As the experience of countries closing borders shows is drastic and not widely used.

We have the action plan on the table, and today we enter the first scenario. Task force has been constantly working and continues work on the measures plan in three directions:

Limitation With the Purpose of Prevention

Postponing Duration

and the relief of the consequences that infection can bring.

We're consulting with O. BSH and in this situation, self - control and tranquillity are essential, as well as the application of relevant orientations.

We have also made available the respective finances of another 400m in funds to meet certain needs.

With much importance that we have found the understanding of the medical staff, it is ready for this well-informed and engaged confronting”, Rama said.