From: Exit News
Albania COVID-19 Update 21 January: 7 Dead, 739 Infections, 469 Recoveries

Seven people infected with COVID-19 have died in Albania in the last 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 1,303. The victims’ age varies between 70 and 81.

739 new cases have been found in the meantime, bringing the total number of cases to 70,655.

469 people have recovered; 42,895 since the beginning of the pandemic.

There are currently 274 patients hospitalized with the virus, of which 24 are in intensive care, 5 are intubated in aggravated condition.

The distribution of new cases is as follows: Tiranë (251), Durrës (39), Vlorë (35), Lushnje (34), Elbasan (30), Lezhë (27), Krujë (22), Fier (20), Kavajë (19), Kamëz (19), Shkodër (18), Kukës (15), Himarë (15), Berat (14), Shijak (14), Mallakastër (11), Ura Vajgurore (11), Dibër (11), Kurbin (10), Mirditë (10), Mallakastër (9), Prrenjas (9), Gjirokastër (8), Vorë (7), Sarandë (6), Divjakë (6), Gramsh (6), Malësi e Madhe (5), Skrapar (5), Pukë (4), Vau i Dejës (4), Bulqizë (4), Peqin (4), Kuçovë (4), three cases in Korçë, Mat, Pogradec, Tepelenë, Patos, two cases in Has, Rrogozhinë, Delvinë, Belsh, Maliq, Cerrik, and one case in Përmet, Selenicë, Roskovec, Klos, Poliçan, Dropull.

26,457 cases remain active in the country: Tirana (15452), Fier (1974), Durrës (1494), Shkodër (1351), Elbasan (1103), Vlorë (1021), Lezhë (990),  Korçë (882), Berat (807), Gjirokaster (512), Dibër (483), and Kukës (388).

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.