The current curfew between 22:00 and 06:00 will remain in force for now, according to the authorities.
The Technical Committee announced in a press conference that during this time, all shops, cafes, bars, and restaurants will also be closed. Home delivery will be allowed as will travelling for emergencies. Otherwise, all people must stay at home during these hours. Those needing to travel for an emergency must apply for permission via the eAlbania portal.
In addition, universities will continue to teach online and this measure will be reassessed in two weeks.
Flights to the UK will remain suspended until 18 January. Those coming from the UK must quarantine for 14 days. Yesterday police fined six people who violated the rule.
The director of IPH, Albana Fico said that there is a slight reduction of infections in the last two weeks.
“The situation for these two weeks remains stable with slight decreases but there is no room for complacency, we are in a situation with high transmission. The incidence remains at 227 cases per 100 thousand inhabitants. The time they take into consideration December 23 – January 5, this could increase.
Fico stated that the average age affected by Covid-19 is 48.7 years. She added that Gjirokastra, Tirana and Lezha are the cities with the highest percentage of coronavirus infection.
