TIRANA, Dec 25 /ATA/ – By I. Vata/ The Ministry of Health appeals to citizens to get vaccinated as soon as possible, to protect themselves and the health of others.
Any citizen over the age of 16 can be vaccinated at the health center or at the nearest centralized vaccination site. AntiCOVID vaccines reduce the likelihood of infection and avert hospitalizations and fatalities.
Vaccination is also open for children +12 years old with immune deficiency diseases, with a doctor’s recommendation. Vaccination with the booster dose has also started for all citizens +18 years old who have received the second dose 6 months ago.
Also, the Ministry of Health updated the information on epidemiological situation in the last 24 hours.
“Of 3,435 tests performed, 321 citizens have tested positive for COVID19 in the following municipalities: 132 in Tirana, 16 in Durrës, 13 in Fier, Vlora, 12 in Gjirokastra, 10 in Kavaja, 9 in Shkodra, Saranda, Berat, 8 in Kamza, 7 in Lushnje, Mallakastër, 6 in Kukës, Korçë, 5 in Dibër, Patos, Përmet, Elbasan, 4 in Tropojë, Lezhë, 3 in Vau i Dejës, Memaliaj, Peqin, 2 in Has, Kurbin, Kruja, Divjakë, Delvinë, Devoll, Kuçovë, Poliçan, 1 in Malësi e Madhe, Shijak, Mat, Selenica, Himara, Konispol, Libohovë, Tepelena, Pogradec, Kolonjë, Gramsh, Librazhd. There are 5,220 active COVID19 cases countrywide. Currently 122 patients are getting medical care in COVID designated hospitals, of whom 20 are in more serious condition. Despite the efforts of doctors, in the last 24 hours 2 citizens have lost their lives to SARS-COV2: A citizen from Kruja 66 years old and a citizen from Tirana 79 years old. The Ministry of Health and Social Protection expressed its condolences to the families. “300 citizens have recovered in the last 24 hours, putting the number of cured cases to date at 199,133 since the outset of epidemics,” the press release says.
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