From: Exit Staff
Albania COVID-19 Update 23 January: 7 Dead, 786 Infections, 489 Recoveries

Seven people infected with COVID-19 have died in Albania in the last 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 1,310. The victims’ age varies between 53 and 83.

786 new cases have been found in the meantime, bringing the total number of cases to 71,441.

489 people have recovered; 43,384 since the beginning of the pandemic.

There are currently 271 patients hospitalized with the virus, of which 19 are in intensive care, 4 are intubated in aggravated condition.

The distribution of new cases is as follows: Tiranë (291), Vlorë (55), Elbasan (39), Durrës (33), Kavajë (25), Krujë (24), Fier (24), Kurbin (19), Lezhë (18), Shkodër (17), Kukës (17), Lushnje (17), Kamëz (14), Mat (14), Pogradec (13), Sarandë (13), Dibër (12), Korçë (10), Berat (10), Kuçovë (10), Shijak (9), Mirditë (8), Gjirokastër (8), Ura Vajgurore (7), Divjakë (7), Librazhd (6), Tepelenë (5), Belsh (5), Gramsh (5), Has (4), Delvinë (4), Skrapar (4), Cerrik (4), Mallakastër (3), Roskovec (3), Memaliaj (3), Kolonjë (3), Patos (3), Rrogozhinë (2), Përmet (2), Vau i Dejës (2), Malësi e Madhe (2), Prrenjas (2), Vorë (2), Maliq (2), Poliçan (2), Tropojë (1), Bulqizë (1), Peqin (1), Klos (1).

26,457 cases remain active in the country: Tirana (15654), Fier (1975), Durrës (1502), Shkodër (1341), Elbasan (1113), Vlorë (1049), Lezhë (1000),  Korçë (893), Berat (798), Gjirokaster (529), Dibër (486), and Kukës (407).

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.