2,230 infected and 5 loss of life from COVID in the last 24 hours / 146 hospitalized

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Five victims and 2,230 people infected with Covid-19 were recorded in the last 24 hours in Albania.

The victims are a citizen from Elbasan 60 years old, two citizens from Tirana 60 and 77 years old, a citizen from Rrëshen 77 years old, a citizen from Saranda 80 years old.

Out of a total of 6,598 tests performed, 1053 positive cases were confirmed in Tirana, 133 in Shkodra, 91 in Durrës, 74 in Fier, 66 in Vlora, 52 in Saranda, 49 in Elbasan, 47 in Gjirokastra, 44 Lushnje, Berat, 40 in Kamëz, 37 in Vora, Korça, 35 in Kruja, 28 in Lezha, Tepelena, 24 in Pogradec, 23 in Kuçova, 22 in Gramsh, 21 in Skrapar, 19 in Patos, 18 in Kurbin, 17 in Peqin, 16 in Mallakastër, 15 in Divjakë, 13 in Dimal, 12 in Kavaja, Devoll, 11 in Vau Dejës, Mirditë, 10 in Dibër, Mat, 9 in Puka, Kukës, Belsh, 8 in Malësi e Madhe, 7 in Përmet, 6 in Delvinë, Kolonjë , Cërrik, 5 in Fushë-Arrëz, Has, Këlcyrë, 4 in Tropojë, Shijak, Selenicë, Memaliaj, 3 in Rrogozhinë, Rroskovec, Konispol, Dropull, Poliçan, Librazhd, 2 in Klos, Himarë, Prrenjas, 1 in Finiq, Libohovë , Maliq.

According to the Ministry of Health, there are 24,436 active COVID19 patients nationwide. Currently 146 patients are receiving treatment in COVID hospitals, of which 14 are in more serious condition. Also, 1,894 citizens have recovered in the last 24 hours, bringing the number of recovered to 218,679 since the beginning of the epidemic.

In its announcement, the Ministry of Health appeals to citizens to be vaccinated as soon as possible, in order to protect themselves and the health of others. She says that every citizen over 16 years old, can be vaccinated at the health center or at the nearest centralized vaccination point. The Ministry says that vaccination is also open for children +12 years old with immune system problems, with a recommendation from a doctor.

“Citizens who have passed 6 months from the second dose of the vaccine, to go to health centers or concentrated vaccination points, to be vaccinated with the third booster dose. AntiCOVID vaccines reduce the possibility of infection and largely avoid hospitalizations and fatalities, as well as adherence to anticovid protocols is a necessity for health protection. Mask placement is mandatory in any enclosed environment. Avoid crowds and ventilate your premises to limit the spread of Covid-19. If you suspect that you are affected by COVID19 or have signs of the disease, isolate yourself immediately and contact your family doctor to be tested as soon as possible or call the National Emergency on the unique number 127“, Is quoted from the announcement.

Statistics (22 January 2022)

New daily cases 2,230

Healed in 24 hours 1,894

Hospitalized 146

Loss of life in 24 hours 5

Daily testing 6,598

Total tests 1,621,211

Positive cases 246,412

Cured cases 218,679

Active Cases 24,436

Loss of life 3,297

Geographical distribution of active cases by regions: