TIRANA, May 19 – Only one new coronavirus case was confirmed in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of infected patients to 949 in Albania. This marks the lowest number of cases since the outbreak of the pandemic in the country.
So far, tests have been conducted on more than 12,500 people. A total of 15 patients are being treated at the Infectious Diseases Hospital, three of whom are in intensive care.
So far, 77 percent of patients who tested positive for the coronavirus in Albania have now recovered.
The death toll remains at 31 victims.
Currently, the geographical distribution of active cases across Albania is as follows:
Tirana 70 cases
Kruja 44 cases
Durrës 31 cases
Shkodra 15 cases
Kamza 12 cases
Berat 10 cases
Fier 4 cases
Elbasan 2 cases
Kurbin 1 case
Mirdita 1 case
Korça 1 case
As of Monday, Albanian residents in red areas can move without a permit until 9 p.m.. Bars, cafes and restaurants have reopened under strict rules regarding social distancing and hygienic practices.
