TIRANA – “Individual behavior is decisive in this battle with Covid19,” said Mirela Cami, Director of Health Services Operator when she announced another tragic balance sheet due to the coronavirus disease on Saturday.
There are 143 new cases and 6 victims in Albania from COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, said Cami, noting that 650 tests have been performed on suspects affected by the virus.
“Currently in the Infectious Diseases Hospital and “Shefqet Ndroqi” Hospital there are 119 confirmed positive patients being treated, 14 patients are in intensive therapy, 3 of whom are intubated,” she said.
“The Ministry of Health and Social Protection urges all citizens and businesses to be careful and rigorous in implementing safety protocols. This is the only way to limit the spread of infection. Individual behavior is decisive in this battle with Covid19,” said the senior health authority.
As of August 15, 2020, COVID-19 statistics are as follows: Total testing 49,801, positive cases 7,260, cured cases 3,746, active cases 3,289 and fatalities 225. /argumentum.al