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In the Balkans, measures against KOVID-19 continue to be phased out amid slight fluctuations in the number of newly infected, which generally remains low, BTA reported.
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A downward trend is reported among those hospitalized with coronavirus, which promotes the normalization of life in the Balkan countries.
An additional incentive to remove the restrictions is the upcoming summer tourist season.
ALBANIA
As of May 1st, all covid restrictions have been lifted in Albania in anticipation of a record summer tourist season.
Indoor masks are not required, nightclubs will be open after 11 pm.
No negative PCR test or proof of vaccination will be required at the country's border crossings.
On May 3, there were 14 new infections per day, the average number for the week was 31, while on May 4, the number of newly infected in 24 hours was 20, and the average weekly number was 26, according to Johns Hopkins University.
About 43 per cent of Albania's population has been vaccinated.
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
The Bosnian Ministry of Justice proposed this week the abolition of special covid measures to allow foreigners to enter the country.
The proposal to the Ministry of Security is motivated by the fact that the current epidemiological situation in Bosnia has been favorable for some time.
According to the latest data from the Hopkins Institute, 30 new cases of KOVID-19 were registered in the country on Wednesday, compared to 58 on Tuesday.
The vaccination coverage of the population in Bosnia is 25.8 percent.
GREECE
Greece reports a sharp decline in covid patients.
Compared to the beginning of March, they have decreased by nearly 58 percent.
About 1,486 people are being treated at the hospital, compared to 3,532 five weeks ago. A reduction is also reported in patients in need of intensive care.
When patients are admitted, stabilization is observed and they no longer exceed 150 per day.
80 percent of the admitted patients are 60 years old, and unvaccinated patients continue to experience more serious complications.
However, the recommendation for people over the age of 65 to take a third booster dose has not led to mass vaccination of the elderly population.
According to the Ministry of Health, 200,400 of the 1.5 million eligible for the third dose have been vaccinated and another 48,500 have applied.
About 73 percent of the population has been vaccinated.
Just over 8,000 were newly infected with KOVID-19 in Greece in 24 hours on Wednesday, with 32 deaths.
From 1 May, it will no longer be necessary to present a certificate of vaccination and illness, as well as a negative result from a laboratory test for KOVID-19 to enter Greece.
Vaccination certificates against KOVID-19 will no longer be required for entry intodoors.
Cafes, restaurants and bars are among the indoor sites where the measure is repealed.
The new measures provide for 100 percent capacity utilization, and students in all classes will not have to take self-diagnosis tests to attend classes.
Until the end of May, the use of protective masks indoors remains mandatory.
The measure will be reviewed on May 31.
CYPRUS
A total of 12,553 people in Cyprus have received the fourth dose of KOVID-19 vaccine, and vaccination is ongoing, said acting head of the nursing service Evagoras Tambouris.
The fourth "needle" is intended for people over 60 years of age, as well as for specific health groups.
Overall, 86.7 per cent of Cyprus' adult population is fully vaccinated, he said.
In particular, 667 253 received the first dose, 644 117 - the second and 471 093 - the third booster dose.
Among children aged 5 to 11, a total of 10.8 percent have at least one dose of covid vaccine.
For children aged 12 to 15 the corresponding percentage is 51.2 percent, and for 16 to 17 year olds 61.2 percent.
The campaign for a second booster dose started on March 30 and first targeted citizens over the age of 70.
The vaccination coverage against KOVID-19 of the population is 53.34 percent.
KOSOVO
Kosovo reports a slight increase for those infected with KOVID-19.
On May 5, 16 new cases were registered during the day and no one died.
There were three new cases for the previous day.
The total number of active cases is 402.
1,826,287 doses of vaccine were given and 822,059 people received the second vaccine.
REPUBLIC OF NORTHERN MACEDONIA
The Government of the Republic of Northern Macedonia has lifted all restrictive measures, except the mandatory wearing of protective masks in health facilities, pharmacies and care institutions for the elderly and people with disabilities.
The cabinet recommended to the health centers to increase the vaccination of people over 80 years of age due to the weak immunization in this age group, as well as to continue the vaccination among the health specialists.
The new cases of KOVID-19 in the country in the last 24 hours were 139 of 1424 tests performed, with no deaths.
There are 25 re-infected.
Vaccination coverage is 40 percent.
ROMANIA
New cases of infected, hospitalized and critically ill patients diagnosed with KOVID-19 in Romania remain on a downward trend.
According to the latest data, 685 new cases were registered per day after 20,174 PCR and rapid antigen tests.
The share of positive results is 3.39 percent.
The previous day, the number of newly infected was 831.
The Ministry of Health clarified that among the new cases there are 74 people who have already suffered from KOVID-19 more than 90 days ago.
During the last 24 hours, 21 covid deaths were registered, four of them from the previous period.
The previous day, nine people were diagnosed with covid.
As of May 5, 1,066 people have been hospitalized with covid, and 167 people are being treated in intensive care units.
The number of hospitalized patients, including those in serious condition, is declining, the health ministry said.
42 percent of Romanian citizens are fully vaccinated.
In early March, the country lifted all restrictions related to KOVID-19.
SLOVENIA
The confirmed new cases of KOVID-19 for the day in Slovenia on Wednesday were 990 with 7729 PCR and rapid antigen tests.
According to the health ministry, 79 people were hospitalized and five died.
The number of hospitalized people continued to fall last week, falling below 100. The number of people in need of intensive care also fell slightly.
The total number of newly infected people was 5,900 for the week, which is about 1,000 less than in the previous week.
Nearly 59 percent of the population has been vaccinated.
SERBIA
Serbia has lifted all coronavirus restrictions on entry.
As of midnight on May 3rd, all measures to control and restrict KOVID-19 upon entering Serbia were revoked for both nationals and foreigners.
The decision was made in accordance with the current epidemiological situation.
As of the last 24 hours, 597 new cases of KOVID-19 have been confirmed in Serbia, with 9,181 people tested and four dead.
There are 346 patients in hospital, 23 of whom are on a respirator.
The epidemiological situation in the country is stabilizing, the number of patients on respirators is decreasing.
Vaccination coverage, according to Johns Hopkins University, is 37.42 percent.
TURKEY
In Turkey, the number of people infected with KOVID-19 continues to decline.
According to the Turkish Ministry of Health, 1,132 newly infected people were registered in the past 24 hours out of a total of 90,301 tests performed (ie only 1.25 percent of those tested were positive).
Seven people lost the battle with the coronavirus, and 1185 recovered.
According to the latest data, 85.44 percent of the population over the age of 18 in Turkey has been vaccinated with two doses of vaccine, and 93.15 percent of citizens have been vaccinated with one dose.
So far, a total of 147.5 million doses of KOVID-19 vaccine have been delivered to Turkey.
At the end of April, the requirement to wear protective masks indoors, with the exception of hospitals and public transport, was abolished.
CROATIA
Croatia lifted all covid restrictions on entry this week.
Last reported 961 newly infected per day and 9 deaths related to KOVID-19.
The active cases are 5621.
A total of 5.24 million covid vaccines have been given, with a vaccination coverage of 59.50 per cent - 70.76 per cent of adults have been vaccinated and 68.69 have been fully vaccinated.
MONTENEGRO
There is some fluctuation in the trend in the daily number of newly infected in Montenegro.
In the last 24 hours, 65 new cases of coronavirus infection have been reported, and one person has died as a result of the infection, according to the Institute of Public Health.
The pandemic is in a stable, low phase, but in the last week a larger number of infected people has been reported, which is why we need to continue to be careful, commented this week the director of the institute Igor Galic.
About 45 percent of the population has been vaccinated.
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