Coronavirus Albania

11:02 - 13 January 2023
Vaccine that protects against new Omicron variations
Doctor Rubina Muzina demonstrated in a live interview with the “Debate” studio by Alba Alishani on A2 CNN that bivalent vaccines are the ones that protect against the new Omicron variants. “There have been three outbreaks in the United States since October: flu, Covid, and...
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10:59 - 13 January 2023
The flu and the pandemic coexist, according to the doctor: During the peak season towards the end of January, synchronized immunization should be performed
Flu cases in the country have climbed, and physicians predict that the peak will occur at the end of January and early February. Meanwhile, there have been few cases of Covid in the country, despite concerns in Europe and the United States about the opening...
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10:57 - 13 January 2023
New pandemic variant: “Kraken” is very contagious, yet we should not be concerned.
Although the situation in Europe in terms of the pandemic appears to be calmer presently, at least in terms of the number of casualties or serious cases, the development of the variation known as Kraken concerns the scientific community, particularly because of the speed with...
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04:41 - 26 September 2022
Rama responts to students protesting closing of Turkish college, Berisha: Rama is Erdogan’s puppet
Prime Minister Edi Rama responds to the closure decision, which is alleged to have been influenced by pressure from Turkish President Erdogan, in a post on Twitter while the students and faculty of the Turkish college “Mehmet Akif Ersoy” are once again protesting against it....
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02:43 - 18 August 2022
Serbs and Albanians alike in Northern Kosovo are against any new conflict
The meeting between Albin Kurti and Aleksandar Vucic in Brussels is being closely followed by Albanians and Serbs residing in northern Kosovo. They fear what Prishtina sees as a potential source of a new war. Many argue that conflicts between leaders are harmful to the public’...
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05:21 - 29 July 2022
Three deaths and more than 1000 people infected with COVID in past 24 hours
Even today, three people have lost their lives as a result of the coronavirus in our country in the last twenty-four hours. On the other hand, the number of people who have been infected with the virus has decreased to 1084 infected citizens in 2413...
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06:11 - 18 July 2022
Health experts confirm the presence of Ba5 Omicron variant in Albania
There is no longer any doubt. In addition, the Omicron subvariant known as Ba5 can be seen in circulation here in our country. Despite the fact that the results from the reference laboratories have not yet arrived in, Silva Bino affirms that every piece of...
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05:44 - 27 April 2022
Rama: All bureucratic services will be online as of May 1st
There will be no more queues after May 1st, as all public services will be available online. Prime Minister Edi Rama made the declaration during a meeting with the directors of country’s major institutions who had registered for online services. Prime Minister Edi Rama remarked in his speech that...
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06:02 - 25 April 2022
Quarrels within the opposition leave Rama’s third term undisturbed, different from what he anticipated
A year ago, the Socialists won a third term, a historic feat in Albanian politics. Due to internal quarrels among the Democrats in opposition, the majority does not appear to have met challenges in ruling 12 months after the election. The only source of concern...
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08:22 - 22 April 2022
“1 million additional Pfizer vaccines,” Health Minister: The fourth dose of the vaccine is being considered
Ogerta Manastirliu, Minister of Health and Social Protection, has announced another contract with Pfizer for 1 million vaccines. She presented a modification to the agreement between the Pfizer corporation and the government in her statement to the Parliament, emphasizing that this deal assures the continuation...
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05:21 - 20 April 2022
Health Minister: Covid restrictions not lifted without having massive vaccination
The coronavirus pandemic is winding down, but the formal relaxation of anti-covid measures appears to be a long way off. Ogerta Manastirliu, Minister of Health, confirmed to A2 CNN that the restrictions would not be lifted unless immunization rates in the public are boosted. “Other...
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09:31 - 12 April 2022
Covid in Albania, 63 new cases and no deaths in the past 24 hours
According to the Ministry of Health, no one in Albania has died as a result of the coronavirus in the recent 24 hours. Sixty-six citizens were infected and 63 were cured out of 877 tests. According to the Ministry, there are 337 COVID-19 patients that...
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07:40 - 22 February 2022
COVID in Albania, 2 deaths and 279 new cases
Two persons have died in Albania as a result of the coronavirus in the last 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health. Out of 2387 tests conducted, 279 citizens were found to be infected, whereas 483 have recovered in the past 24 hours. Currently,...
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08:07 - 17 February 2022
COVID in Albania: 2 deaths and 300 new cases in 24 hours, Omicron weakens but fatalities remain concerning
According to the Ministry of Health, 2419 tests have been conducted in the previous 24 hours, with 300 persons resulting infected with coronavirus. Meanwhile, two persons have died as a result of Covid-19, while 934 have recovered. Currently, 91 patients are undergoing treatment at COVID facilities,...
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05:26 - 16 February 2022
Chief of Public Health Inspectorate: Misinformation kept people from getting vaccinated
The highest rate of coronavirus infection continues to be in regions with the lowest immunization coverage. The specialists at the Institute of Public Health produce a map of vaccination coverage across the country, with cities highlighted in red for having the greatest rate of unvaccinated...
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08:32 - 14 February 2022
State Audit verifies more issues with Public-Private Partnerships in the health sector
The issue of public private concessions in health continues. The Supreme State Audit Office discovers several irregularities during its 2019-2020 audit of the Compulsory Health Insurance Fund. The government has incurred additional expenditures as a result of payment for services not rendered and unanticipated charges for...
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08:29 - 14 February 2022
COVID in Albania, 6 deaths and 187 new cases
According to the Albanian Ministry of Health, 2102 tests have been conducted in the previous 24 hours, with 187 citizens infected with coronavirus. Meanwhile, six persons have died as a result of Covid-19, while 974 have recovered. Currently, 111 patients are undergoing treatment at COVID...
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10:00 - 27 January 2022
Education Minister explains on A2 CNN why schools closed for three days and the current situation with heating systems
Evis Kushi, the Albanian Minister of Education, was invited to the studio of “Debate” by Alba Alishani, on A2 CNN, to announce the number of teachers and students affected by Covid-19 in Albania. “The situation appears to be improving slightly. These five days of school...
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05:22 - 27 January 2022
Kosovo PM summoned in Parliament for closing border to travellers without three doses of COVID vaccine
In addition to the public outcry and opposition to the Kosovo government’s decision to allow travelers into the country with only three doses of vaccination, Prime Minister Albin Kurti defended the decision as reasonable. “Anti-covid measures were not taken on the spur of the moment, but...
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05:16 - 27 January 2022
Citizens paid for COVID on their own, government funds were not spent strategically
The Covid-19 epidemic compelled the entire world to increase health spending dramatically in order to treat persons infected with the coronavirus. According to an OECD analysis on the virus’s impact in Albania, the government spent at least 14.2 billion ALL, or more than 117 million...
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05:07 - 27 January 2022
The cost of COVID-19 for Albanian families and the health sector, on A2 Business
Adrian Civici indicated in a direct interview with the studio of “A2 Business” with Aurora Sulçe on A2 CNN that “curing the epidemic is a significant burden for Albanian individuals and families” and that “this will be a cost to social security and the budget” because we...
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04:50 - 27 January 2022
Holocaust Remembrance Day commemorated by Albanian Foreign Minister
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olta Xhaçka, recalled the contribution of Albanians who concealed and safeguarded Jews sheltering in our country during WWII on Holocaust Memorial Day. “We pay tribute to the millions of innocent Jews killed by the Nazis during WWII,” Xhaçka wrote on...
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05:44 - 26 January 2022
COVID in Albania, 6 deaths and 2100 new cases in the past 24 hours
According to the Ministry of Health, 5779 tests were completed in the last 24 hours, with 1562 citizens testing positive for coronavirus. The number of new cases surpassed 2100 yesterday. Meanwhile, 6 persons have died as a result of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours,...
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08:09 - 25 January 2022
TI Report shows Albania losing one point, President and opposition leader react
Transparency International’s annual report on the World Corruption Perceptions Index has been released. Albania has dropped one point from last year, from 36 to 35 points, compared to a year ago. “Furthermore, allegations about police aggression during protests and infringement of peaceful assembly have been...
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07:55 - 25 January 2022
Omicron causing mass infections in Albania, while number of deaths remains high
The novel coronavirus strain “Omicron” is infecting more people, while the mortality toll remains high. According to Ministry of Health data, 41 persons died in the week of January 18-24, three more than in the same time a year before, while the Delta version of...
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07:38 - 25 January 2022
COVID in Albania, 5 deaths and 2156 new cases
According to the Ministry of Health, 7067 tests were completed in the last 24 hours, with 2156 citizens testing positive for coronavirus. Meanwhile, 5 persons have died as a result of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, while 1685 have recovered. COVID hospitals are now...
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07:24 - 18 January 2022
Albania marks the highest number of new cases since the beginning of the pandemic
According to the Ministry of Health, this Tuesday saw the highest number of infections since the pandemic began. There were 8,746 tests performed in the last 24 hours, with 2832 citizens testing positive. Meanwhile, 6 people have died as a result of Covid-19, while 1732...
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07:37 - 30 December 2021
Muka: There will be more new cases of COVID, but fewer fatalities
In a live interview with the studio of “Ditari” on A2 CNN, epidemiologist Taulant Muka stated that there may be an increase in cases in our country in the early months of next year, but not in hospitalizations or deaths. “The number of new cases...
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08:29 - 10 December 2021
COVID-19 in Albania, 2 deaths and 352 new cases in the past 24 hours
According to the Ministry of Health, 2859 tests have been conducted in the last 24 hours, with 352 citizens testing positive for coronavirus. Meanwhile, two people have died as a result of Covid-19 in the previous 24 hours, while 426 have recovered. COVID hospitals are...
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06:29 - 6 December 2021
Covid-19 in Albania, 5 deaths and 172 new cases in past 24 hours
According to the Ministry of Health, 1440 tests have been conducted in the last 24 hours, with 172 citizens testing positive for coronavirus. Meanwhile, 5 people have died as a result of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, while 190 have recovered. COVID facilities are...
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