Six new cases, the number of Coronavirus infected in Albania, goes to 795

Six new cases today. Crewe, area with the highest number of active cases in the country.

Gentiana Kyriaco of the Institute of Public Health gave details:

We inform you of the epidemiological situation of COVID19 spreading in the country and of easing Monday measures.

Of the 197 tests conducted over the last 24 hours for persons suspected of COVID-19, there are only 6 positive cases belonging to Kruja and Kurbin, and only 1 positive case in Tirana.

Since the beginning of the epidemic so far have confirmed positive with COVID-19 throughout the country 795 citizens, but at this point almost 67 %s result in healing.

Over the past 24 hours, another area of Albania results in low risk for transmission of infection, which is Fieri, and the total number of cures totals 531.

As for those currently active with COVID19, Crewe is in first place on 91 occasions, followed by Tirana, Kurbin, Shkodra, and a total of 233 active people with COVID19.

Most active cases are being followed by the family doctor or are asmptomatic, while currently in two COVID hospitals, in the infectious hospital and hospital “Chiefs Rudoqi” are home to 33 patients, and only 7 are in intensive therapy.

This is an important indication that the measures taken have made it possible for the health system not to overload and to deal successfully with cases that have needed specialized treatment in hospitals.

The geographical distribution of active cases is the following:
Crewe 91
Tirana 90
Cub 20
Shkodra 17
Kukes 5
Elbasan 2
Good afternoon 2
Berat 2
Korca 1
Lezhe 1
Lushnje 1
Matt 1

Today, relief measures such as the elderly's movement by 10:00, are in force for parents with their children until the age of 14 until 17:30, while all businesses during today will be closed.

Starting tomorrow date 4 May will be added <x0) green” even in municipalities where there is lower risk of infection transmission.

Throughout the country, taxi service will be allowed for inter-city trips with up to two passengers, members of one family.

Newcomers living in red areas will be self-curanted at home.

Despite Monday's further relief of measures, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection urges all citizens to continue respecting physical distance and maintain personal hygiene, while open businesses strictly respect security protocols.

The Ministry of Health and Social Protection has added a new service to the green line 0800-40-40, offering psychological advice to citizens who have anxiety or other concerns as a result of COVID19. In green you can call for questions about chronic diseases or information on COVID19.

If you have signs of COVID19 disease you should call emergency number 127.