Ministry of Health: 29 new cases with COVID19, goes to 333 number of affected
A 67-year-old man dies at the Infectious Diseases Hospital. So far 99 healed
Dr. Marjeta Dervishi
Public Health Institution:
Following the daily communication, we would like to inform you that the fieldwork continues for the identification of new cases and the tracking of confirmed positive cases.
In the last 24 hours, 216 suspects have been tested, of which 29 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed.
So far, 2247 suspected cases have been tested and of these, 332 cases have been confirmed positive with COVID-19. The average age of COVID-19 positive cases is 50 years.
We would like to inform you that this morning a 67-year-old patient from Tirana, confirmed with COVID-19, passed away at the Infectious Diseases Hospital. The patient had been hospitalized for 13 days in the infectious disease hospital, had been intubated for 6 days and had undergone hemodialysis within the Infectious Diseases Hospital. Despite the efforts of the medical staff, the 67-year-old died. The Ministry of Health and Social Protection expresses its condolences to the family of the deceased.
So far, 18 people have died from COVID-19 in Albania.
The good news is that over the last 24 hours we have 10 patients cured bringing the number of cured to 99.
We would like to inform you that there are currently 66 patients in the infectious disease service. 6 of them are in intensive care while one is intubated. The rest of the patients in the ward are in stable condition so far.
While in the COVID 2 hospital (Shefqet Ndroqi), there are 5 hospitalized patients, 2 of whom are intubated.
71 patients are currently receiving services at two COVID hospitals.
The map of those affected by COVID-19 is expanding in Tirana, Durrës, Elbasan, Has, Lushnje, Kavaja, Lezha, and Shkodra.
The geographical distribution of positive cases is as follows:
- Tirana 157 cases
- Durrës 33 cases
- Lushnje 5 cases
- Elbasan 9 cases
- Fier 25 cases
- Kavaja 8 cases
- Rrogozhinë 4 cases
- Korça 16 cases
- Vlora 5 cases
- Shkodra 31 cases
- Lezha 14 cases
- Berat 1 case
- Has 9 cases
- Kruja 5 cases
-Tropoje 4 cases
- Puka 4 cases
- Mirditë 3 cases
The Ministry of Health and Social Protection urges citizens to continue to respect social distancing measures. It is equally important that infection control measures are strictly observed within family circles, avoiding visits to relatives for any reason in order to prevent COVID-19 transmission.
If you have signs of COVID19 disease call emergency number 127. For any questions or information about COVID19 call the green line 0800 40 40.
A 67-year-old man dies at the Infectious Diseases Hospital. So far 99 healed
Dr. Marjeta Dervishi
Public Health Institution:
Following the daily communication, we would like to inform you that the fieldwork continues for the identification of new cases and the tracking of confirmed positive cases.
In the last 24 hours, 216 suspects have been tested, of which 29 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed.
So far, 2247 suspected cases have been tested and of these, 332 cases have been confirmed positive with COVID-19. The average age of COVID-19 positive cases is 50 years.
We would like to inform you that this morning a 67-year-old patient from Tirana, confirmed with COVID-19, passed away at the Infectious Diseases Hospital. The patient had been hospitalized for 13 days in the infectious disease hospital, had been intubated for 6 days and had undergone hemodialysis within the Infectious Diseases Hospital. Despite the efforts of the medical staff, the 67-year-old died. The Ministry of Health and Social Protection expresses its condolences to the family of the deceased.
So far, 18 people have died from COVID-19 in Albania.
The good news is that over the last 24 hours we have 10 patients cured bringing the number of cured to 99.
We would like to inform you that there are currently 66 patients in the infectious disease service. 6 of them are in intensive care while one is intubated. The rest of the patients in the ward are in stable condition so far.
While in the COVID 2 hospital (Shefqet Ndroqi), there are 5 hospitalized patients, 2 of whom are intubated.
71 patients are currently receiving services at two COVID hospitals.
The map of those affected by COVID-19 is expanding in Tirana, Durrës, Elbasan, Has, Lushnje, Kavaja, Lezha, and Shkodra.
The geographical distribution of positive cases is as follows:
- Tirana 157 cases
- Durrës 33 cases
- Lushnje 5 cases
- Elbasan 9 cases
- Fier 25 cases
- Kavaja 8 cases
- Rrogozhinë 4 cases
- Korça 16 cases
- Vlora 5 cases
- Shkodra 31 cases
- Lezha 14 cases
- Berat 1 case
- Has 9 cases
- Kruja 5 cases
-Tropoje 4 cases
- Puka 4 cases
- Mirditë 3 cases
The Ministry of Health and Social Protection urges citizens to continue to respect social distancing measures. It is equally important that infection control measures are strictly observed within family circles, avoiding visits to relatives for any reason in order to prevent COVID-19 transmission.
If you have signs of COVID19 disease call emergency number 127. For any questions or information about COVID19 call the green line 0800 40 40.