5 people infected with Covid-19 have died in Albania in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of victims to 213.
154 new cases have been found, bringing the total number of cases since the beginning of the pandemic to 6971, the Ministry of Health reported.
This is the highest number of cases found in a day since the beginning of the pandemic.
The new cases were found in Tirana (84), Shkodra (14), Kruja (14), Lezha (12), Vlora (9), Durrës (8), Lushnja (5), Kurbin (4), Elbasan (4), Klos (4), Korça (3), Divjaka (3), Kavaja (2), Berat (2), Kamëz (2), Gramsh (2), Kukës (1), Vau i Dejës (1), and Selenica (1).
64 people have recovered, bringing the total to 3616.
3057 cases are still active in the country, about half of them in Tirana.
Over 47,000 people have been tested since March, including serological (antibody) tests.
There are currently 114 patients hospitalized with the virus, 19 are in intensive care, 4 are intubated in aggravated condition.
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.
