The Ministry of Health and Social Protection suggests that the number of coronavirus sufferers has gone to 6.3 of those belonging to the same family, what is currently considered the first Covid-19 case.
"Currently all their contact persons are being held in forced self-quarantine and are being followed by teams of epidemiologists for their health status," the official release reads.
So far, 77 cases have been tested, and the number of those positive for COVID-19 is 6.
Full statement:
Today 4 new cases with COVID-19; 3 of them in yesterday's family of 2 cases
To date, 14 suspected cases of COVID-19 have also been tested, eight of which have close contact with the two cases confirmed with the new coronavirus in our country.
From the results of 14 tests carried out in the virology lab at the Institute of Public Health, it results that 4 people tested positive for COVID-19, 3 of which were family members with the first 2 cases confirmed yesterday evening. Currently all their contact persons are being held in forced self-quarantine and are being followed by teams of epidemiologists for their health status.
Currently their condition results without any particular problems.
The other case confirmed today is a 31-year-old resident of Tirana who had a travel history with Milan 6 days ago and returned after a short 1 day stay next door. He is being treated, along with the two cases last night, at the infectious hospital and his condition presents no particular problems.
So far, 77 cases have been tested, and the number of those positive for COVID-19 is 6.
Appreciating the work of the medical staff in these difficult times and guaranteeing the readiness of our health service according to the plan developed on the WHO protocol, the Ministry of Health invites the citizens to carefully follow the official recommendations and take special care of the personal hygiene measures. For any case of signs of respiratory infection, such as fever, cough, difficulty breathing, especially for persons who have traveled or have had contact with affected countries, the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs asks citizens to contact National Emergency at no. 127!
