What's the government response timeline for Albania?

First information about coronavirus put out on Institute for Public Health on 14th Feb. http://www.ishp.gov.al/?s=koronavirusi&paged=18

Albanians citizens arriving from high risk countries are required to contact relevant authorities and undergo testing. “Albanian citizens coming from China, Singapore, Iran, South Korea and Italy, designated as areas where there were cases of coravirus reported, by contacting emergency number 127 they directly receive instructions on how to act, while a full medical group wearing the necessary protective suits visits them and hands the patient a surgical mask, so that others do not get infected. They are then transferred to the infectious hospital, a sample is taken and sent to the Public Health Institute (PHI)”, Brataj explained. Source: https://balkaneu.com/albania-national-medical-emergency-center-hands-out-coronavirus-instructions-and-increases-hospital-budget/

This data point is speculative - there is no source specifying when testing started or what is the testing and contact tracing protocol. The date and coding is based on assumptions - the first positive case was identified on 8 March 2020 and some sources mention that testing and contact tracing is poor.

This data point is speculative - there is no source specifying when testing started or what is the testing and contact tracing protocol. The date and coding is based on assumptions - the first positive case was identified on 8 March 2020 and some sources mention that testing and contact tracing is poor.

On 8 March, the Albanian Council of Ministers stopped all flights and ferries with quarantined areas of northern Italy until 3 April, halted all schools for two weeks, ordered cancellation of all large public gatherings, and asked sports federations to cancel scheduled matches. Sources: https://tvklan.al/ndalohen-fluturimet-me-10-destinacione-drejt-italise/ https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-albania/albania-halts-schools-italy-flights-ferries-over-coronavirus-idUKKBN20W01E?il=0

On 8 March, the Albanian Council of Ministers stopped all flights and ferries with quarantined areas of northern Italy until 3 April, halted all schools for two weeks, ordered cancellation of all large public gatherings, and asked sports federations to cancel scheduled matches. Sources: https://tvklan.al/ndalohen-fluturimet-me-10-destinacione-drejt-italise/ https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-albania/albania-halts-schools-italy-flights-ferries-over-coronavirus-idUKKBN20W01E?il=0

All public gatherings have been cancelled. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/321046/albania-authorities-suspend-educational-activities-nationwide-and-restrict-travel-to-italy-march-9-april-3-update-1

First official government communications aimed at raising awareness among the wider public dated 10 March 2020 Source: Institute of Public Health of Albania http://www.ishp.gov.al/?s=koronavirusi&paged=18

Order of the Minister of Health, effective as of 11 March 2020, to close gyms, sports centers, swimming pools, cultural and entertainment centers; provide in-person services only where these are essential. Source: Ministry of Health of Albania https://shendetesia.gov.al/11-mars-2020-informacion-i-perditesuar-per-koronavirusin-covid_19/

All people arriving from high risk countries as designated by the WHO are required to self-quarantine for 14 days. Source: Ministry of Health of Albania. https://shendetesia.gov.al/11-mars-2020-informacion-i-perditesuar-per-koronavirusin-covid_19/

Public transport closed in several cities as of 13 March 2020, by an order of the Minister of Health and Social Protection. Sources: https://shendetesia.gov.al/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Urdher-168-per-ndalim-kufizimin-e-levizjeve-me-mjetet-e-transportit.pdf https://www.vizionplus.tv/nga-neser-pezullohet-sherbimi-i-transportit-publik-ne-tirane/ https://al.usembassy.gov/updates_covid19/ https://www.tiranatimes.com/?p=144535

Prime Minister Edi Rama announced a 72-hour curfew over the weekend, except for essential purposes such as to secure food and medicines. https://balkaninsight.com/2020/03/12/albania-close-factories-impose-curfew-in-war-against-new-coronavirus/

"Each family will how have from 5 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for their designated shopper to spend 90 minutes visiting shops, banks and pharmacies once they receive permission via an app — four and a half hours longer than before. But at weekends, the lockdown will be in force from Friday evening until Monday morning, rather than starting at Saturday lunchtime. Police also began using drones on Monday to spot anyone going out during the hours of lockdown." Source: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-albania/albania-relaxes-weekday-curfew-hours-toughens-weekend-lockdown-idUSKCN21V1WM

Large public gatherings are cancelled as of 15 March 2020 https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/323096/albania-borders-closed-as-of-march-16-due-to-covid-19-update-2

As of Sunday, March 15, at 00:00 (local time), all land borders with Albania have been closed until further notice as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Travel between Albania and Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Greece is prohibited, unless for the transportation of goods. The government previously announced on Friday, March 13, that maritime borders with Italy and Greece will be closed with the exception of freight vessels. Albania has also banned all air travel with Italy. Source: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/323096/albania-borders-closed-as-of-march-16-due-to-covid-19-update-2

Government imposes night time curfew starting Monday 16 March at 18:00. Starting Tuesday, March 17, citizens who don’t stay indoors after 18:00 hours and those who sit in public areas such as parks or other open spaces will be subject to fines. https://invest-in-albania.org/albania-to-impose-nightly-curfew/

Government imposes night time curfew starting Monday 16 March at 18:00. Starting Tuesday, March 17, citizens who don’t stay indoors after 18:00 hours and those who sit in public areas such as parks or other open spaces will be subject to fines. https://invest-in-albania.org/albania-to-impose-nightly-curfew/

"The first package adopted on March 19th through a normative act had support measures of Lek 23bn (1.4 percent of GDP) through a combination of spending reallocations, spending increases and sovereign guarantees to support affected businesses. The key measures are: (i) additional funding for health sector in the amount of Lek 3.5 billion (ii) Lek 6.5bn for the support of small businesses/self-employed that are forced to close activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic by paying them minimum salaries (up to two in the case of family businesses with unpaid family members), doubling of the unemployment benefits and social assistance layouts." https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

Announcing the measures, Rama said it would write off penalties on delayed electricity bill payments worth some $150 million, which would benefit 211,024 families, while taxes on company profits would be postponed until the second half. https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-albania/albania-budgets-370-mln-to-fight-coronavirus-and-help-economy-idUSL8N2BD5VH

As of Monday, March 23, Albania implemented a 16-hour curfew amid growing concerns over the spread of the coronavirus. Individuals are only permitted to shop and go to work from 05:00 to 13:00 (local time), after which security forces will enforce the curfew. Source: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-albania-curfew/albanians-begin-life-under-daily-curfew-as-coronavirus-cases-rise-idUSKBN21A3LS

As of Monday, March 23, Albania implemented a 16-hour curfew amid growing concerns over the spread of the coronavirus. Individuals are only permitted to shop and go to work from 05:00 to 13:00 (local time), after which security forces will enforce the curfew. Source: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-albania-curfew/albanians-begin-life-under-daily-curfew-as-coronavirus-cases-rise-idUSKBN21A3LS

As of 23 March 2020 Albania suspended all commercial flights to and from the country, allowing only flag carrier Air Albania to fly to Turkey and operate humanitarian flights. Source: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/323096/albania-borders-closed-as-of-march-16-due-to-covid-19-update-2

"Health Minister Ogerta Manastirliu announced on Wednesday, April 1, that lockdown measures in place to combat the spread of coronavirus will stay in place until the outbreak is over. Cafes, schools, restaurants and other public venues are closed and a 16-hour curfew was imposed between 13:00 and 05:00 (local time) on Tuesday, March 24." Source: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/328421/albania-government-extends-lockdown-measures-indefinitely-from-april-1-update-7

On Monday, March 30, the Albanian government imposed an electronic "exit permit" that enables individuals to apply online for permission to leave their residence for various reasons such as for shopping at grocery stores, the pharmacy, or other urgent reasons. The exit approval can also be obtained via SMS to 55155; in the absence of the permit, individuals will be subject to fines. A 16-hour curfew remains in place nationwide, during which individuals are only permitted to shop for essential goods and go to work from 05:00 to 13:00 (local time), after which security forces will enforce the curfew. Emergencies are exempt from these measures. Source: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/327791/albania-government-implements-exit-permit-march-30-update-6

Lockdown extended indefinitely - until the end of coronavirus pandemic Source: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-albania/albania-extends-lockdown-till-end-of-coronavirus-outbreak-idUSKBN21J6AZ

"Each family will how have from 5 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for their designated shopper to spend 90 minutes visiting shops, banks and pharmacies once they receive permission via an app — four and a half hours longer than before. But at weekends, the lockdown will be in force from Friday evening until Monday morning, rather than starting at Saturday lunchtime. Police also began using drones on Monday to spot anyone going out during the hours of lockdown." Source: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-albania/albania-relaxes-weekday-curfew-hours-toughens-weekend-lockdown-idUSKCN21V1WM

"Albania will pay a one-off sum of 40,000 leke ($350.78) to 176,000 workers in businesses hurt by measures to contain the coronavirus" https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-albania/albania-to-pay-350-to-workers-of-businesses-hit-by-coronavirus-crisis-idUSKCN21W2ZO

"The second package adopted on April 15th includes (i) Lek 7bn (0.4 percent of GDP) fund to pay for a one-off transfer of Lk40,000 to employees of small businesses affected by the pandemic not covered in the first package, employees of large businesses laid off due to the pandemic, and employees in the tourism sector; (ii) a sovereign guarantee of Lek 15 billion (0.9 percent of GDP) to provide loans for working capital for the tourism sector as well as active processing exporting companies." https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 "Measures taken for certain category of employees: Employees working for legal entities or sole entrepreneurs registered for CIT or as small businesses and having realized an annual turnover not exceeding ALL 14 million during 2019. Employees included under this category would be supported by payment of the minimum salary of ALL 26,000 per month. Measures for the self-employed: Self-employed individuals realizing an annual turnover not exceeding ALL 14 million and their family members working against no payment in the same business would be entitled to benefit the minimum salary of ALL 26,000 per each person." https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/albania-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html

"Relieves for borrowings of entities and individuals The borrowings of entities and individuals facing difficulties during the situation created from the spread of COVID-19 will be postponed until 31 May 2020. To benefit from this relief measure the entities and individuals should communicate in advance with the lending financial institutions the inability to pay the loan installments due to the spread of COVID-19 situation." https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/albania-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html

Gatherings are restricted to no more than 2 citizens - see: https://al.usembassy.gov/updates_covid19/

People are to stay home unless for working in a sector listed allowed to go to work or otherwise for groceries and like essential needs. As of April 20th : "While dusk to dawn curfew and limited hours for shopping will remain in place, pensioners were allowed out of their homes to walk on Saturday for the first time since the lockdown - also for limited hours, and one day only" - See: https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2020-04-18/albania-re-opens-some-businesses-as-seeks-to-limit-coronavirus-hit-to-economy

Travel between cities is strictly prohibited, citizens must stay in their home town - https://al.usembassy.gov/updates_covid19/

Continued indefinite cancelling of public events and large gatherings - https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/328421/albania-government-extends-lockdown-measures-indefinitely-from-april-1-update-7

According to the Albanian Ministry of Health, it seems as though the Institute of Public Health is testing all suspected cases, although I am not sure when this testing started. "The Institute of Public Health, Laboratory of Virology, systematically continues to test all suspected cases, track contacts and test them for COVID-19 and is in the process of coming up with other quantities of tests" https://new.shendetesia.gov.al/21-prill-2020-informacion-i-perditesuar-per-koronavirusin-covid-19/

According to the Albanian Ministry of Health, it seems as though the Institute of Public Health is tracking contacts all suspected cases and testing them, although I am not sure when this testing started. "the Institute of Public Health, Laboratory of Virology, systematically continues to test all suspected cases, track contacts and test them for COVID-19 and is in the process of coming up with other quantities of tests" https://new.shendetesia.gov.al/21-prill-2020-informacion-i-perditesuar-per-koronavirusin-covid-19/

Schools are closed util September with remaining classes being taught online https://www.iscresearch.com/cornavirus-covid-19-update

According to the Albanian government daily update, as of today, taxi service is allowed throughout the territory, implementing the safety protocol with up to two passengers, members of the same family for long-distance travel. https://new.shendetesia.gov.al/4-maj-2020-informacion-i-perditesuar-per-koronavirusin-covid-19/

Dental clinics, hairdressers, barbershops and shops in shopping malls will be allowed to open with strict security measures. https://new.shendetesia.gov.al/11-maj-2020-informacion-i-perditesuar-per-koronavirusin-covid-19/

The Albanian government announced that from today graduating senior high school students will return to school. https://new.shendetesia.gov.al/18-maj-2020-informacion-i-perditesuar-per-koronavirusin-covid-19/ http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-05/19/c_139068486_2.htm

Bars and restaurants will only allowed to serve people outdoors. Museums and libraries are now open. However, some sectors are still not back at work, for example some public transport is still not operational, and therefore I think that not all workplaces can be classed as open. https://new.shendetesia.gov.al/18-maj-2020-informacion-i-perditesuar-per-koronavirusin-covid-19/

Easing of restrictions from today was announced by the government. In the green areas restriction of movement is completely lifted, and Fieri was added to the list of green areas. Movement in red areas is extended to 2100 hours. https://new.shendetesia.gov.al/18-maj-2020-informacion-i-perditesuar-per-koronavirusin-covid-19/

"Schools resumed only for high school graduates taking university admission exams and will resume for universities during the summer with fewer students per class." https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Albania.pdf

"Containment: As of 1 June, remain closed are: indoor bars and restaurants, swimming pools, theatres, cinemas and nightclubs, as well as indoor children's playgrounds." https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Albania.pdf

"Mass gatherings, weddings, conferences, public hearings or gatherings of all kinds remain banned." https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Albania.pdf

No gatherings of more than two citizens are permitted. https://al.usembassy.gov/updates_covid19/

As of 1 June, remain closed are: public transportation. Taxis are allowed to carry 2 passengers from the same household, but Taxis are not public transportation. https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Albania.pdf

Support to salaries and firm liquidity: USD 100 million, through the instrument of a sovereign guarantee, was allocated to companies that have difficulties in paying employee salaries. The government will support businesses who stopped working due to the COVID-19 pandemic with a benefit of not more than USD 14 000 by paying their employees the minimum wage, ALL 26 000. The self-employed will also receive the same amount. Median monthly salary in Albania is ALL 92, 300; Average salary as of Q4 2019 is ALL 53458 ( http://www.salaryexplorer.com/salary-survey.php?loc=3&loctype=1 ; http://www.instat.gov.al/en/themes/labour-market-and-education/wages/publications/2019/wage-statistics-q4-2019/) Coding All workers because of the point around 'self-employed' https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Albania.pdf

On 28 May, the Bank of Albania announced the temporary suspension of the payment of loan instalments for all categories of customers, for an additional period, from 1 June to 31 August 2020.It also suspended temporarily the creation of reserve funds for real estates obtained instead of the payment of loans until December 2020. As of 28 May, banks can restructure current loan agreements in order to find adequate solutions depending on borrowers’ solvency until 31 December 2020 without additional provisioning costs and without deteriorating the status of the borrowers. The current regulation and requirements related to the restructuring of loans will be in place for one more year until January 2022. https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Albania.pdf

"Current COVID-19 situation: The Ministry of Health of Albania monitors and holds daily press conferences on the COVID-19 outbreak. The detailed and updated number of cases – including statistics on patients in remission, number of new cases, deaths and the total of positive tests for COVID-19 – is published daily on the Ministry’s website. " https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Albania.pdf

Suspect cases (according to the WHO definition) are being tested for COVID-19. Contacts are being tested only in certain situations as indicated by local risk assessments. ( not updated since 22 May 2020) https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/albania/countrypage.aspx

A ministerial order was issued to enforce the notification of COVID-19 related cases/probable cases/suspect cases by all health institutions in the country https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/albania/countrypage.aspx

On 1 June, school resumed for high school graduates taking university admission exams. On 1 June, kindergartens and day-care facilities reopened https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Albania.pdf

". Curfew lifted o June 1st and As of 20 April, the government allowed economic activity to resume for 600 sectors such as agriculture and animal husbandry, food production, mining and textile industry as well as the fishing sector. On 27 April, a new wave of businesses was able to resume their activities, enabling 27 589 employees to return to work. These include different types of stores such as clothing stores, shoe and leather goods shops, furniture and household items stores, florist shops, lighting, electronic and telecommunications equipment stores. Taxi services are now allowed for a maximum of two passengers from the same family per car. On 11 May, driving schools, hairdressers, barbershops, dental clinics and stores in shopping malls were allowed to resume activity. On 18 May, bars and restaurants resumed activities only on the exterior of their facilities. Museums, art galleries and archaeological sites also opened on 18 May and individual sports training resumed in open areas. On 24 May, places of worship opened for all religions under the necessary restrictions" https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Albania.pdf

As of 1 June, there is no longer a curfew in Albania. Cars are allowed to move freely in all of the country, as the separation between Green Zones (low risk) and Red Zones (high risk) was lifted. https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Albania.pdf

"On 1 June, Albania opened land borders with all neighbouring countries. Although Greece has not opened its borders yet, starting from mid-May the two countries agreed for around 10 000 Albanian agriculture seasonal workers to go work in Greece temporarily." https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Albania.pdf

The Technical Committee of Experts decided to postpone for at least a week the opening of pubic transport, due to an increase in the number of people tested positive for Covid 19 over the last few days. https://new.shendetesia.gov.al/komiteti-i-eksperteve-shtyhet-edhe-1-jave-hapja-e-transportit-publik/

Schools remain closed for all except Kindergarten and High school students taking university admission exams. Universities will resume with fewer students per class in the summer. http://archive.vn/wip/awauF

indoor bars, restaurants, swimming pools, theatres, cinemas and nightclubs remain closed. http://archive.vn/wip/awauF

Mass gatherings, weddings, conferences, public hearings or gatherings of all kinds remain banned. http://archive.vn/wip/awauF

Public transport remains closed. http://archive.vn/wip/awauF

On 15 June - border opened between Albania and Greece, Vienna and Belgrade (EU residents only from Vienna). One 22 June - Tirana International Airport was allowed to start broad operations of regular international flights, and Maritime transport was allowed to resume for all international passenger transport lines. http://archive.vn/wip/awauF Arrivals at Albania International Airport are subject to screening and required to wear facemarks at all times. http://archive.vn/hM16q

http://archive.vn/wip/awauF (found a note in the OECD report that payment of rent will be postponed for the months of April and May for small businesses, families that have stopped working due to COVID-19 situation, and students that moved back home during the pandemic)

Suspect cases (according to the WHO definition) are being tested for COVID-19. Contacts are being tested only in certain situations as indicated by local risk assessments. Testing is initiated by the surveillance teams or the Emergency Medical Service. http://archive.vn/wip/SeEyv

In Albania, the WHO definition of COVID-19 ( https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/2020-03-20-surveillance.pdf?sfvrsn=e6be6ef1_2) is used with regard to suspect cases, probable cases, confirmed cases and contacts. Contact tracing is implemented by surveillance teams in all 12 regions of the country. http://archive.vn/wip/SeEyv

One 22 June - Tirana International Airport was allowed to start broad operations of regular international flights, and Maritime transport was allowed to resume for all international passenger transport lines. http://archive.vn/wip/awauF Arrivals at Albania International Airport are subject to screening and required to wear facemarks at all times. Suspect cases All citizens who enter the territory of the Republic of Albania from areas affected by COVID-19 are obliged to be self-quarantined for a period of 14 days in the premises of their apartment, as a preventive measure for preventing the spread of infection. A special facility has been adapted for COVID-19 quarantine (Order No. 53/2 of the Minister of Health and Social Protection of 26 February 2020 "On the establishment and operation of the quarantine service in designated facilities and Decision of the Council of Ministers No. 204 of 9 March 2020 "On measures for the establishment of infrastructure for the quarantine service and for an additional fund in the approved budget of the Ministry of Defense"). http://archive.vn/wip/SeEyv

"Schools resumed only for high school graduates taking university admission exams and for universities during the summer with fewer students per class" https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Albania.pdf

As of 24 June, remaining closed were: indoor bars and restaurants, swimming pools, theatres, cinemas and nightclubs, as well as indoor children's playgrounds. https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Albania.pdf

Mass gatherings, weddings, conferences, public hearings or gatherings of all kinds remain banned. https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Albania.pdf

Mass gatherings, weddings, conferences, public hearings or gatherings of all kinds remain banned. https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Albania.pdf

Public transport country wide remains suspended. Taxis are operating as normal. /web/20200706222214/ https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/albania/staying-during-coronavirus

There are currently no restrictions on movement within Albania. /web/20200706222214/ https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/albania/staying-during-coronavirus

Support to salaries and firm liquidity: USD 100 million, through the instrument of a sovereign guarantee, was allocated to companies that have difficulties in paying employee salaries. The government will support businesses who stopped working due to the COVID-19 pandemic with a benefit of not more than USD 14 000 by paying their employees the minimum wage, ALL 26 000. The self-employed will also receive the same amount. https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Albania.pdf

Residents living in Albania's capital Tirana started using public transport Monday after four months of interruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to health authorities, mask-wearing is mandatory, the one-meter physical distance must be respected, and public transport vehicles should operate at a maximum of 70 percent capacity. http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-07/06/c_139192409.htm

The Albanian government has decided to close down all night clubs and lounge bars, as coronavirus infections continue increasing. Businesses who fail to observe the ban will incur a fine ranging from 300,000 to 1 million ALL (€2400-€8000) and may even have their license suspended. https://exit.al/en/2020/07/20/albania-closes-night-clubs-as-coronavirus-cases-surge/

No change in policy.

"Appeal for protection from COVID-19 addressed to businesses The Ministry of Health and Social Protection appeals to businesses to correctly implement occupational safety protocols: disinfect the premises, perform regular ventilation, use masks or protective barriers in every service entity for citizens, as defined by the protocols of health authorities . Any violation will be considered dangerous to the health of citizens and as such will be punished according to applicable laws. Through the changes in the normative act, penalties are set for the subjects that exercise tourist activities in the beach stations, which break the rules, directly affecting the spread of SARS COV2 infection. A fine of 700,000 (seven hundred) thousand lek is foreseen and in case of recurrence, the closure of the activity is also foreseen, aiming to protect the health of tourists in the beach areas" https://new.shendetesia.gov.al/5-gusht-2020-informacion-i-perditesuar-per-koronavirusin-covid-19/

"A call to all citizens: Avoid mass gatherings in bars, pubs, and any kind of ceremony that poses a risk to health and becomes a source of spreading infection endangering the health of you, your parents, and your relatives." https://new.shendetesia.gov.al/5-gusht-2020-informacion-i-perditesuar-per-koronavirusin-covid-19/

"A call to all citizens: Avoid mass gatherings in bars, pubs, and any kind of ceremony that poses a risk to health and becomes a source of spreading infection endangering the health of you, your parents, and your relatives." https://new.shendetesia.gov.al/5-gusht-2020-informacion-i-perditesuar-per-koronavirusin-covid-19/

Still localized closures https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse

"Lounge bars, pubs and night clubs are closed until further notice." https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/albania/staying-during-coronavirus

Still current https://al.usembassy.gov/updates_covid19/

"Public transport and taxis are operating as normal." It no longer appears that the government is recommending any closure of public transport. Masks are required. https://al.usembassy.gov/updates_covid19/ https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/albania/staying-during-coronavirus

still current https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/albania/staying-during-coronavirus

"There are currently no restrictions on movement within Albania' https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/albania/staying-during-coronavirus

Still current but with exceptions - land border with Montenegro remains closed https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/albania/staying-during-coronavirus

Still current https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

Limited tax deferrals, however no other debt/contract relief found for households https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

still current, daily statistics and update available on health ministry website https://new.shendetesia.gov.al/

No changes found, still current

No changes found, still current

'The Ministry of Education has announced that school will resume on 14 September.' https://archive.fo/eiCS5

No change recorded

'All cultural events and other large public gatherings in Albania are cancelled indefinitely.' last updated 24/08 https://al.usembassy.gov/updates_covid19/

No change recorded.