So far, there is no new decision and the measures set two weeks ago remain in force , however, the possibility of their toughening is not ruled out. In a statement to the media, the head of the Infectious Diseases Department at the Institute of Public Health, Dr. Silva Bino, considered the numbers of those affected by Covid and the number of those seeking help in hospitals as an alarm bell.
"At the end of the week and next Monday we will look at how the situation is gradually progressing and appropriate measures will be taken according to the evolution of the pandemic," she said. Bino stressed that "it is important that all people avoid gatherings, wear a mask, often sit in cafes or bars in a crowded manner, as they are places of source of infection." "It is a serious situation, as the high number of cases of hospitalization who may end up in intubation is an alarm and disturbing bell," she added.
Skënder Brataj, director of the National Emergency, during an interview for Abc News said that we are not in a situation where the number of tests should be multiplied, as today it is no longer a matter of foci of infection, but community broadcasting.
"The first week had a progressive increase. The last few days, 3-4 days more precisely, show in addition to stability, they also show a decrease. For us it is important that there is no progressive increase. New cases have reached 1 thousand on February 3. "The number of tests is related to the requirements. Even to the investigation. The indicators are like that, we are no longer in the hearths, but community broadcasting. It is impossible to track contacts."
Referring to the latest update of the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, in the last 24 hours 3689 tests were performed and 916 citizens tested positive.
Statistics (26 February 2021)
- New daily cases: 916
- Healed in 24 hours: 849
- Hospitalized: 625
- Loss of life in 24 hours: 20
Geographical distribution of active cases by regions:
Tirana 22,643
Fier 2,651
Durrës 1,673
Vlora 1,791
Shkodër 1,363
Gjirokastër 1,028
Berat 957
Korçë 903
Elbasan 887
Lezhë 846
Dibër 371
Kukës 353
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