Albania COVID-19 Cases Rise by 396 on Wednesday

TIRANA, November 4

Albania recorded another 396 new cases of the coronavirus on Wednesday, the highest single-day tally to date, and four deaths, according to health authorities’ data. Based on the data, the rising numbers are driven by rapid transmission in Tirana. The capital city reported 278 new cases during the last 24-hours. This number accounts for 70 percent of total daily cases. Second in the list of the highest new cases was the city of Durres with 15 cases.
Moreover, 1,725 tests were conducted during the last 24-hours, while 105 patients recovered. Currently, 338 patients are hospitalized, 13 are in the intensive care unit, and four are intubated.
Health authorities call on citizens to comply with the safety measures, to wear a mask or face-covering when out of home, and to keep social distancing.

COVID-19 statistics Albania
Total positive cases – 22,547
Recovered cases – 11,578
Active cases – 10,186
Deaths – 536

Breakdown of active cases by region

Tirana – 5,163
Durres – 921
Fier – 788
Korca – 634
Shkodra – 574
Lezha – 454
Elbasan – 446
Vlora – 423
Berat – 289
Kukes – 221
Gjirokastra – 160
Diber – 102

Source: Health Ministry