This morning, a 69-year-old patient from Tirana passed away, with the initials SK, who was being treated in intensive care at the infectious disease hospital. The Ministry of Health expresses its condolences to the family of the deceased. Since the start of the epidemic, 33 citizens have lost the battle with Covid19.

In the last 24 hours we have new hospitalizations in the infectious disease hospital, where currently 17 patients are being treated, 3 of whom are in intensive care.

In the last 24 hours, there has been an increase in the number of those affected, related to contacts from previous positive cases, but also new hotspots in Tirana.

173 citizens were tested as suspects affected by Covid19 and 25 positive cases were confirmed. More specifically, there are 24 affected in Tirana and 1 in Durrës.

Among the new cases are 15 affected in a call-center, contacts of a positive case identified two days ago. The epidemiological investigation is continuing for some new cases in Tirana.

In the last 24 hours, 8 citizens have recovered.

Since the beginning of the epidemic, over 14,500 molecular and serological tests have been performed, and the number of confirmed positive cases across the country is 1,029. Of these, about 78% are cured.

Currently, there are 193 active people in our country with COVID19, mainly in Tirana, Durrës, Kruja, Shkodra.

The Ministry of Health and Social Protection invites citizens to be careful, respecting physical distance and personal hygiene. Citizens should not neglect the signs of Covid19, so call the unique National Emergency number, 127. For information about COVID19 and psychological counseling, please call the green line 0800 40-40.

COVID-19 - Statistics (May 26, 2020)

Total tests 14832

Molecular testing 13506

Serological tests 1326

Positive cases 1029

Cured cases 803

Active Cases 193

Loss of life 33 (Tirana Region 20, Durrës 6, Fier 3, Vlora 1, Shkodër 2, Kukës 1)

The geographical distribution of active cases is as follows:

Tirana 80

Durrës 54

Kruja 24

Shkodër 12

Berat 10

Kamëz 9

Fier 2

Mirditë 1

Korça 1

Source: Shqiptarja.com