Within December, the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare plans to include rapid testing that is expected to make it possible to further limit the spread of the virus. In her last communication, the Minister of Health, Ogerta Manastirliu, said
"For more than 9 months, our entire health system is in full readiness to face this virus that is challenging the world. We are continuing our work to strengthen our capacities throughout the health system, starting with the improvement of testing, tracking, isolation and at these moments the inclusion of rapid tests within the month of December will make it possible to further limit the spread of the virus. ".
He further added:
"Based on our autumn-winter plan, we have also provided free flu vaccination for at-risk groups for 368 thousand citizens, and today the last amount of 230 thousand vaccines has been distributed and are being distributed in health centers."
The Minister did not provide further details on how the rapid tests will proceed. Among other things, Manastirliu announced the decision for schools and teaching, where according to the recommendation of the Technical Committee of Experts, teaching should take place in a combined way, online and physically.
