The Minister of Health and Social Protection Ogerta Manastirliu closely followed the application of rapid testing in the community in the health center no. 10 in Tirana, where she stated that so far over 12.000 rapid antigen tests have been performed, increasing the testing and tracing capacities.

"Every point opened in Tirana for rapid testing in the community covers about 100,000 residents, who, when they have signs or doubts, have been part of the contact that have resulted positive, contact the family doctor, book an appointment and the test is performed in a very fast and high quality time, as trained and professional persons perform this test.

So far 12 thousand rapid antigen tests that have been performed", declared Manastirliu.

In order to detect cases early and isolate them, Manastirliu stressed the key role of family physicians in this situation, in following up and treating patients and supporting them with the medicines they need.