New Restrictions Announced in Albania to Beat Spread of COVID-19

The Albanian government has announced further COVID-19 restrictions in an attempt to beat the spread of the virus.

Health Minister Ogerta Manastirliu posted on Facebook that gatherings of more than 10 people are no longer allowed. This is in addition to the curfew that is currently in place, restricting movement between the hours of 10 pm and 6 am.

Cases of the virus continue to rise with 694 infections confirmed yesterday alone. The real number of infections is believed to be much higher as testing is the lowest rate in Europe and many who report symptoms do not get tested.