According to MoHSP, 143 citizens have tested positive in Tirana, 20 in Fier, 5 citizens in Durrës, Lushnjë, 4 citizens in Kamëz, Gjirokastra, 3 citizens in Puka, Kruja, Kavaja, Mat, 2 citizens in Shkodra , Kukës, Tropojë, Lezhë, Vlorë, Sarandë, Konispol, Gramsh, 1 citizen each in Kuçovë, Tepelena, Delvinë, Mallakastër, Divjakë, Dibër, Kurbin, Has.

“There are 6274 active cases of COVID-19 throughout the country. Currently, 153 patients are getting medical care in COVID hospitals, of whom 24 are in a more serious condition, ” the Ministry informs.

Despite the efforts of doctors, in the last 24 hours 9 citizens have not won the battle with COVID: a citizen from Lezha 57 years old, a citizen from Kruja 66 years old, a citizen from Mati 66 years old, two citizens from Tirana 71 years old and 74 years old, a citizen from Durrës 78 years old, a citizen from Berat 78 years old, a citizen from Përmet 78 years old and a citizen from Vlora 83 years old.

“Meanwhile, 202 citizens have recovered during the last 24 hours, putting the number of cured cases to date at 169,085,” the Ministry announces.

In the last 24 hours, 1020 citizens have recovered, putting the number of cured cases to date at 119,061 since the onset of epidemics.

Currently 96 patients are getting medical care in COVID hospitals, 8 in intensive care unit, of whom 5 patients are intubated.

Despite the efforts of the medical staff, 4 citizens have lost the battle with COVID-19: 3 citizens from Tirana, 1 citizen from Shkodra, aged 64-78. The Ministry of Health and Social Protection expressed its condolences to the family.

The Ministry of Health and Social Protection appeals to all citizens not to let the guard down and to comply with the rules for the prevention of COVID-19: Put on a protective mask in any settings outside the home, avoid crowds, maintain physical distancing; follow personal hygiene practices and isolate yourself when you suspect you are infected COVID-19.
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“Put the protective mask on in any environment outside home, avoid congestions, maintain physical distancing; follow the hygiene practices and self-isolate when you suspect you have contracted COVID-19, ”the Ministry says.
On the other hand, MoHSP informs that the process of Covid vaccination continues in vaccination centers as well as in schools for teachers.

“3338 Covid vaccinations have been delivered on Wednesday and since the beginning of the vaccination, 33,369 vaccinations have been administered for health personnel, the elderly over 80 and teachers,” same sources say.
In the last 24 hours, according to MoHSP, 2997 tests were performed, of which 446 citizens have tested positive, 135 cases in Tirana, 34 cases in Shkodra, 26 cases in Durrës, 19 cases in Fier, 17 cases in Mirdita, Gjirokastra, 16 cases in Lezha, 14 cases in Kavaja, 13 cases in Korca, Vlora, Berat, Kuçova, 10 cases in Kruja, 7 cases in Ura Vajgurore, 6 cases in Devoll, Kukës, Pogradec, 5 cases in Lushnja, Saranda, Vau i Dejës, Dibra, 4 cases in Librazhd, Përmet, Tepelena, Peqin, Shijak, 3 cases in Kurbin, Elbasan, Has, Puka, Mallakastër, Përrenjas, Memaliaj, Skrapar, 2 cases in Tropoja, Fushë-Arrëz, Selenica, Roskovec, Kolonjë, 1 case in Kamza, Delvina, Divajka, Belsh, Gramsh, Polican, Libohova.

In the last 24 hours, 744 citizens have recovered, putting the number of cured cases to date at 82,554 since the onset of epidemics.

Currently 440 patients are getting medical care in COVID hospitals in Tirana and three regional hospitals, 33 are in intensive care unit, of whom 15 patients are intubated.

“Despite the efforts of the medical staff, 15 citizens lost the battle with COVID-19: 5 citizens from Tirana, 3 citizens from Fier, 2 citizens from Tepelena, 1 citizen from Vlora, 1 citizen from Shkodra, 1 citizen from Elbasan, 1 citizen from Pogradec, 1 citizen from Kavaja, aged 40-85. The Ministry of Health and Social Protection expresses its condolences to the families of the deceased, “the MoHSP says.
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