TIRANA, Aug 30 /ATA/ The Technical Committee of Experts at Monday’s meeting decided to introduce some extra measures to manage the new wave of COVID-19 pandemic, including mandatory vaccination for doctors, teachers and students.
The Chairwoman of the Technical Committee of Experts, Mira Rakacolli, told a press conference on Monday that “the Technical Committee of Experts has closely followed the dynamics of the situation in Albania and in countries of the region, Europe and beyond that are grappling with a spike in the number of new daily cases. ”
“Indicators during this week have shown a deteriorating trend in terms of the number of daily cases from 86 per 100 thousand inhabitants, it has gone up to 300 per 100 inhabitants, a significant increase,” she said.
In this regard, she said that “to prevent the deterioration of the infection situation, as of September 1, the new curfew hours will be 23: 00-6: 00 from 24: 00-6: 00 until now.”
Also, Rakacolli said that from September 6, citizens entering the Republic of Albania via all border points, must present the vaccination passport where the dates of full vaccination must be no later than two weeks before entry, or a proof of a negative PCR molecular test taken within 72 hours before arriving in Albania, or a proof of having been with COVID-19 which is valid for the last 6 months. ”
These measures, according to Rakacolli, also apply to transit citizens, while children under the age of 6 years are exempt.
Regarding the recommendation of compulsory vaccination, Rakacolli said that it will become mandatory for at -risk groups such as medical staff, teachers and students.
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