TIRANA – The impact of the spread of the coronavirus has become a grave concern in Albania where 44 new cases were confirmed and another infected patient passed away on Thursday.
Coronavirus activity continues to rise in Albania as the state sees another record increase in new infections.
The information provided by the Health Ministry said 44 new coronavirus cases were found and one additional death from COVID-19. These added cases bring total number of infected people to 1,385 while number of fatalities was up to 35. A detailed distribution map of the infected people shows that 22 cases were confirmed in Tirana, 6 in Kruja, 4 in Durres, 4 in Kamza, 4 in Shkodra, 2 in Lushnja, 1 in Vlora and 1 in Elbasan.
Ministry’s information added that out of 40 healthcare professionals tested, 9 of them resulted positive for coronavirus, while 21 citizens have recovered.
“Hospitalizations increased at Infectious Diseases Hospital in Tirana. There are currently 52 patients hospitalized while 8 of them are in intensive therapy. Number of active persons with coronavirus is 349, mainly in Tirana, Shkodra, Kruja,” said the information.
Health Ministry calls on citizens to be cautious and respect social distancing, avoid handshakes and maintain personal hygiene,” announced Health Ministry.
The 35th fatality was a 59-year-old man from Lushnja and as the information said he suffered from a complex of illnesses.
The concerted appeal of medical specialists on local TV shows to Albanians for them to realize that it is their responsibility to stay safe seems futile as there are three days that the number of the infected people keep going up. /argumentum.al