Albania has decided to impose new rules for Covid-19 pandemic as situation deteriorated due to the spread of Delta variant. Health Minister, Ogerta Manastirliu announced on Monday that starting from September 01, daily curfew will from 23:00am to 6:00am, until further notice.

Bars, restaurants, fast food, and other similar activities are prohibited from operating between 23:00pm and 6:00am, except for delivery services. Public movement is restricted during these hours except for work reasons, health care emergencies, or urgent needs. The e-Albania portal must be used for special permission to move during this time.

From the other side, Minister informed that the Committee of Experts has decided that from September 01, all persons that will enter Albania must present a current test certificate when they enter the country. The obligation to provide proof of one of the 3 G’s (vaccinated, recovered or tested) is part of the new entry regulations that have been decided. 

New infections in Albania increased rapidly during August. From 1-10 people infected per day, this month infections reached 900 per day, while the number of hospitalized was doubled in less than two weeks.