Two dead and 77 new cases with COVID-19 in Albania

The Ministry of Health has made this news known.

The geographical distribution of 77 cases is the following: Tirana 28 cases, Shkodra 13 cases, Durres and Korca with 5 cases; 4 cases of Delvina and Berat; 3 cases in Fier, Kurbin and Puka; 2 cases in Elbasan and Kamuz; 1, respectively, in Kruja, Tropoj, Libred, Gjirokastra, Saranda.

And for the two victims the ministry announces: A 76-year-old from Tirana, with several co-operative diseases, after improved after 15 days of treatment, has suffered pulmorary trobemboli. And a 54-year-old in serious condition, with renal insulin, has passed away in hospital emergency. The Ministry of Health and Social Protection expressed its condolences to the family of the deceased.

The situation is seriously presented at the efficient hospital, where 87 patients are currently being treated, 15 of them are in intensive therapy, while 2 are assembled.

We also have a high number of cases requiring hospital treatment and intensive therapy. According to the ministry, this situation is directly related to the epidemiological criteria, such as the long period of 14-day incubation, as well as the failure to comply with measures imposed to cut the virus's transmission.

Dr. Eugene Tomini of the Public Health Institute gave details:

The epidemiological situation in the country is under way in the 16th week of the epidemic, but in the last three weeks, we have a high intensity of facing positive cases with Covid19. We also have a high number of cases requiring hospital treatment and intensive therapy. This situation is directly related to the epidemiological criteria, such as the long period of 14 - day incubation, as well as the failure to comply with measures imposed to disrupt the virus's transmission.

So the Ministry of Health and Social Defence appeals to all citizens, businesses, institutions, respect the established measures and adopted security protocols, as the only way to protect yourself and your relatives.

During the last 24 hours, unfortunately, two citizens have failed to win the battle with the disease despite great medical assistance and medical treatment.

The two life losses have been unexpected. A 76-year-old from Tirana, with several co-operative diseases, after improved after 15 days of treatment, has suffered pulmorary trobemboli. And a 54-year-old in serious condition, with renal insulin, has passed away in hospital emergency. The Ministry of Health and Social Protection expressed its condolences to the family of the deceased.

The situation is seriously presented at the efficient hospital, where 87 patients are currently being treated, 15 of them are in intensive therapy, while 2 are assembled.

The good news is that in the last 24 hours, 48 citizens have been healed, bringing the number of cured since the beginning of the epidemic to 1298.

In the meantime, tests have followed at the Virology Laboratory in the ISHP, and over the last 24 hours have been conducted 402 tests to suspects affected by Covid19, of which 77 positive cases have been confirmed.

The geographical distribution of cases is the following: Tirana 28 cases, Shkodra 13 cases, Durres and Korca with 5 cases; 4 cases of Delvina and Berat; 3 cases in Fier, Kurbin and Puka; 2 cases in Elbasan and Kamuz; 1, respectively, in Kruja, Tropoj, Libred, Gjirokastra, Saranda.

In our country currently there are 920 active people with COVID19, mainly in Tirana, Shkodra, Durres.

They've continued the Serological testing at the Microbiology Laboratory in the QSUT. 3380 tests on health staff have been conducted with a total positive 6%.

The Ministry of Health and Social Protection addresses every tourist venture and all vacationers to implement the protocol of anti-Convid19 measures throughout the season.

The service staff, in contact with vacationers / visitors, must keep protective masks indispensable. In the accommodation facilities, physical distance must be maintained no less than 1.5m.

To rigorously implement cleaning and disinfecting measures in all buffer areas, bars, restaurants, kitchens in all accommodation facilities.

Take care of the use of elevators in the accommodation structures that can master it by respecting the distance and hygiene measures.

Disinfecting beach beds, hygienic services and various accessors is conducted periodically. Respectable space between remote vacationers' tents and seats is not less than 3.5m and social gatherings are avoided.

Contact him through the green line 0800 40 for psychological advice, or personal information for Covid19. If you suspect that you are affected, you must remain isolated and call the National Emergency number 127.