433 number of Coronavirus affected in Albania

Below is the full statement of Mira Rakacolli, the Vice Health Minister:

Following daily communication, we suggest that work continues on the ground for identifying new cases and tracking case contacts confirmed positive.

In the last 24 hours, 259 suspected persons have been tested, of which 17 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed.
So far 3644 suspected cases have been tested, and they are confirmed positive with COVID-19, 433 cases.

The battle with this disease has so far lost 23 citizens, despite extraordinary efforts of health personnel.

Over the last 24 hours, 15 other patients have been added to the list of cures, bringing the number of cures from COVID-19 to 197.

We're informing you that 53 are currently available. Six of them are in intensive therapy, while two patients are in the works.

At COVIDD 2 “Chiefs Rudqi”, 7 patients down. Five patients are in intensive therapy, and four patients are involved.

60 patients are currently receiving service in two hospitals.

The map of those affected by COVID-19 expands to Tirana on 10 occasions, Shkodra 3 cases, Puka 1 case, Lushnje 1 case, Kruje 1 case and Durres 1 case”.

The geographical distribution of positive cases is the following:

Tirana 209 cases
Durres 39 cases
Lushnje 6 cases
) Elbasan 15 cases
) Fier 32 cases
Kawaja 8 cases
4 cases
) 21 cases
Vlora 5 cases
BAR Turse 52 cases
14 cases
) Berat 2 case
Has 12 cases
Crew 6 cases
- Four cases.
Puku 5 cases
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The Ministry of Health and Social Protection urges citizens to continue to respect social distance measures. It is important that the infection control measures be fully respected even within family circles, avoiding visits to relatives for any kind of reason, to prevent COVID-19.

If you have signs of COVID19 disease, call 911 number 127. For every question or information about COVID19 call the green line 0800 40. /tch