From: Exit News
Albania COVID-19 Update 17 January: 7 Dead, 474 Infections, 363 Recoveries

Seven people infected with COVID-19 have died in Albania in the last 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 1,277. The victims’ age varies between 65 and 83.

474 new cases have been found in the meantime, bringing the total number of cases to 67,690.

363 people have recovered; 40,453 since the beginning of the pandemic.

There are currently 282 patients hospitalized with the virus, of which 30 are in intensive care, 4 are intubated in aggravated condition.

The distribution of new cases is as follows: Tiranë (167), Vlorë (39), Durrës (35), Lushnje (29), Fier (20), Elbasan (20), Lezhë (12), Shkodër (10), Krujë (10), Kurbin (10), Berat (9), Kukës (8), Kamëz (8), Gjirokastër (8), Sarandë (8), Patos (8), Kavajë (7), Kuçovë (7), Librazhd (6), Dibër (6), Delvinë (5), Mat (4), Peqin (4), Gramsh (4), Poliçan (4), three cases in Divjakë, Prrenjas, Shijak, 2 raste në Korçë, Tropojë, Malësi e Madhe, Bulqizë, one case in Devoll, Has, Mirditë, Mallakastër, Tepelenë, Belsh, Himarë, Vorë, Cërrik.

25,960 cases remain active in the country: Tirana (14962), Fier (1961), Shkodra (1378), Durrës (1446), Lezha (1016), Vlora (1049), Korça (880), Elbasan (1045), Berat (821), Dibër (532), Gjirokaster (478), and Kukës (392).

Reminder: In case you notice symptoms of the virus, call the National Emergency number 127. Citizens can also call the Green Line at 0800 40 40 for psychological counselling or any information regarding COVID-19.