Due to the epidemiological situation, the Minister of Health and Social Protection, Ogerta Manastirliu, in a communication to the media, informed that the Technical Committee of Experts has taken the following decisions:
1. Restriction of movement from 20:30 to 06:00 in the morning starting from December 24 until January 4. Exceptions to this rule are made for persons who have to move for health emergencies, work motives or urgent needs. These must be provided with authorization in e-albania. From January 5, the movement restriction returns at 22:00.
2. Restriction of the activity of bars, restaurants, fast food, bars that provide services to customers from 20:30 to 06:00 starting from December 24 to January 4, excluding delivery services. From January 5, the activity returns at 22:00.
Referring to the new version of Covid in Great Britain, Manastirliu said that the flights will be canceled.
"From the data of the European Center for Disease Control so far on the new variant identified in the UK, which has faced an increase in cases of infections, we are informed that investigations are underway. The European Center estimates in advance that this new mutation is more transmissible than previous variants. Increased transmission increases the likelihood of faster spread, especially at this time of year when there is increased intensity of contacts. Based on the recommendations set by the Technical Committee of Experts, to limit the risk of infections from the new variant, we have decided to suspend flights with the UK starting from 6 o'clock on Tuesday, December 22 to January 6. A mandatory 14-day quarantine is imposed on citizens coming from the UK. ”
