Tag: corona
Macedonia 25.12.20 | 21:42

Daily corona report: 26 deaths and 489 new cases

The Healthcare Ministry reported that 26 people died of Covid-19 over the past day. The ages of the deceased ranged from 44 to 89. Nine of them were from the capital Skopje, three from Prilep and two each from Kumanovo, Veles and Bitola. The total death toll of the epidemic now stands at 2,401. The Ministry...

Macedonia 24.12.20 | 17:13

Woman charged with leaving the Strumica hospital while positive to the coronavirus

A 58 year old woman from the village of Veljusa near Strumica is being charged for leaving the Strumica hospital while diagnosed with the coronavirus. The woman was hospitalized in early November, but decided to leave for a total of five days, without signing a dismissal statement and informing the staff.

Macedonia 23.12.20 | 16:29

Daily corona report: 14 deaths and 627 new cases

Fourteen Covid-19 patients died over the past day, and 627 were newly diagnosed, the Healthcare Ministry reported. The new deaths were of people aged between 52 and 84. Four were from Skopje and Prilep. The total death toll of the epidemic now stands at 2,354. The 627 new cases were diagnosed out of...

Macedonia 22.12.20 | 23:11

Zaev expresses gratitude to Borisov for the promise to share the coronavirus vaccines

Zoran Zaev expressed his gratitude to Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov, for giving a portion of the Bulgarian share of coronavirus vaccines to Macedonia. I personally expressed my gratitude to Prime Minister Borisov, the Bulgarian Government and the Bulgarian people for this gesture of solidarity...

Macedonia 22.12.20 | 18:51

Daily corona report: 26 deaths and 758 new cases

The Healthcare Ministry reported 26 Covid deaths over the past day and a relatively low number of 758 new infections. The deceased patients were aged between 42 and 87. Seven were from Skopje, five from Prilep and four from Ohrid. Their deaths have raised the total death toll of the epidemic to 2,340. The...

Macedonia 20.12.20 | 21:25

Daily corona report: 18 deaths and 357 new cases

The Healthcare Ministry reported 18 new coronavirus deaths over the past day, and 357 newly diagnosed cases. The deceased patients were aged between 34 and 84. Seven were from Skopje and four from Ohrid. The death toll currently stands at 2,292. The newly diagnosed patients were found in a total of 1,387...

World 20.12.20 | 11:39

V4: Orban announces further economic protection measures

In a video posted on social media on Saturday, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced the supplementation of the economic protection plan to mitigate the effects of the epidemic, the V4 news agency reported. The second wave of the epidemic is producing record high numbers throughout Europe....

Macedonia 20.12.20 | 10:06

Long lines at the Skopje airport

Huge crowds are being reported at the Skopje airport, as Macedonian citizens who live and work abroad are coming home for the holidays. Besides the summer season, this is the busiest time for the so-called gastarbaiters to visit the old country.

Macedonia 19.12.20 | 21:58

Corona report: 20 deaths and 815 new cases

The Healthcare Ministry reported that 20 citizens died of Covid-19 in the past day. The ages of the deceased ranged from 51 to 89. Eight were from Skopje, and two each from Prilep, Veles and Gostivar. The total death toll of the epidemic is now 2,274. The Healthcare Ministry also reported that 815 patients...

Macedonia 19.12.20 | 12:23

Total of 470 coronavirus patients are currently treated in the Skopje clinics

Public clinics in Skopje admitted 36 new coronavirus patients in the past 24 hours and currently care for 470 patients. A total of 39 patients were discharged, leaving several dozen spare beds. The most severe Covid-19 cases are treated in Skopje, in the Infectious Diseases Clinic and the 8th of September...

Macedonia 19.12.20 | 09:32

Despite having one deputy in isolation, Zaev and others who were potentially exposed during the “corona elections” in Stip continue with their public schedule

Violations of coronavirus restrictions displayed by top SDSM party officials, during the Stip mayoral elections, are a threat to public health, the opposition VMRO-DPMNE party said, noting that the infection of Deputy Prime Minister Ljupco Nikolovski has put the leadership of the country and many ordinary...

Macedonia 18.12.20 | 14:54

Deputy Prime Minister Nikolovski infected after the post-election celebrations in Stip

The news that one of the key Zaev loyalists in the Government, Deputy Prime Minister Ljupco Nikolovski, has tested positive on the coronavirus, comes only days after the Zaev regime staged unnecessary mayoral elections in Stip. The vote was boycotted by the opposition parties, who cited the exceptionally...

Macedonia 18.12.20 | 13:37

Deputy Prime Minister Ljupco Nikolovski has developed Covid

Deputy Prime Minister Ljupco Nikolovski, who is one of the key Zaev loyalists in the Government, has tested positive on the coronavirus.  Nikolovski said that he has light Covid symptoms and is going into isolation. 

Macedonia 18.12.20 | 11:59

Skopje’s Mosh club raided for curfew violations again

The fashionable Mosh club in Skopje was raided again yesterday evening, as it was found that it’s working past 21h. Police officers assisted the inspectors who found several dozen guests. During the raid, some of the guests tried to flee over the fence, while others confronted the inspectors and drunkenly...

Macedonia 18.12.20 | 11:41

Acibadem Sistina will treat Covid patients under 18 free of charge

The Acibadem Sistina clinic announced it will treat all children under 18 who suffer from Covid-19 for free. The premiere private clinic in Macedonia also said that it will cover the cost of treatment for a patient who was desperately seeking funds over social media. Treatment in Sistina, which is considered...

Macedonia 18.12.20 | 11:25

New Year restrictions go into effect

New social distancing measures go into effect today – the chief among which is the requirement that cafes and restaurants close by 18h, instead of the prior closing time of 21h. Citizens are also banned from renting apartments and vacation homes for New Year parties. It’s expected that the police...

Macedonia 17.12.20 | 14:12

Stricter new coronavirus restrictions go into effect while older ones remain ignored

New coronavirus restrictions that go into effect today include an earlier closing time for bars and restaurants and bans on gatherings in private homes over New Year. But the existing restrictions, that include bans on public gatherings, are widely ignored. Each evening town squares across Macedonia...

Macedonia 17.12.20 | 11:14

Skopje clinics care for 500 Covid patients, have room for 20 more

Covid clinics in the capital Skopje are currently caring for about 500 patients, the Healthcare Ministry reported. Most of the patients are treated in the Infectious Diseases Clinic (146) and the 8th of September hospital (110), who are bearing the brunt of the epidemic. The two facilities have about...

Macedonia 17.12.20 | 10:26

Tragedy: Young nurse dies of Covid-19

Nurse Irena Dojcinovska Milosevska has died of Covid-19, the Association of nurses informed. Dojcinovska worked in a large old people’s home in Skopje. The Association calls on the public to be mindful of the sacrifices that doctors and nurses are making in the course of the epidemic and to adapt their...

Macedonia 15.12.20 | 15:28

Zaev says he will take the coronavirus vaccine as soon as it’s made available in Macedonia

Prime Minister Zoran Zaev said that he will take the coronavirus vaccine to give a personal example to the public. During a press conference with Healthcare Minister Venko Filipce, Zaev said that a down-payment has been paid on the first batch of 833,000 vaccines. When they arrive, I will take one, Zaev...

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