Government decision / Discos and nightclubs are prohibited, fines and activity suspension

Another harsh measure has been taken in the framework of protecting the health and lives of citizens, at a time when the Covid-19 virus has not yet escaped ... In a public appearance for the media just a few minutes ago, the Minister of Health and Social Protection, Ogerta Manastiriliu announced the government's latest decision regarding nightclubs and discos.  

With the decision of the Albanian government, from today, night clubs, discos, lounge bars and any kind of service of this nature will be banned. "With the decision of the Government, from today enters into force the Normative Act which: Prohibits the opening of nightclubs, discos, lounge bars and any kind of service of this nature in a closed or open environment, except restaurants. Failure to comply with this obligation by the subjects is punishable by a fine of 3,000,000 ALL and suspension of activity for a period of one year. According to this act, music is prohibited after 20.00 in all service facilities of any kind. Failure to comply with this obligation by the subjects, is punished with a fine of 1,000,000 ALL and in case of repetition, with suspension of the activity for a period of six months ", announced Manastirliu.

This decision, according to Manastirliu, comes after it was found that in this period, nightclubs have turned into youth gathering places, where the implementation of necessary measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 is totally ignored and challenged, turning them into hotbeds. potential infection.

In her communication, Manastirliu appealed to the citizens to implement the established measures and adapt to the new normalcy as the only way to protect ourselves and our relatives.

"Our priority No. 1 is to protect the lives of citizens. "With only this priority in mind, we will take all necessary measures," said the Minister of Health.

Manastirliu has appealed for the rigorous implementation of measures of social distancing, personal hygiene, use of the mask, and any other type of measures that the health authorities recommend for the protection of health.