Tag: corona
Macedonia 23.08.20 | 18:31

Three months old baby among the 137 newly infected coronavirus patients

A three months old baby from Bitola is among the 137 newly diagnosed coronavirus patients, the Healthcare Ministry disclosed. The city, which was largely spared during the epidemic, has seven new cases today The daily report notes that the 137 cases were found out of 1,414 tests. One patient (63 year...
Macedonia 22.08.20 | 18:22

Daily coronavirus death toll spikes to six

The daily coronavirus report prepared by the Healthcare Ministry points to a higher than usual number of deaths – six over the past 24 hours, and 159 newly diagnosed patients. Four of the deceased patients were from Skopje, aged 77 to 86. One was from Gostivar (61) and one from Stip (76). One of...
Macedonia 22.08.20 | 18:16

High school students will protest to demand a combination of online and in-person schooling

The Association of high school students announced that it will hold protests next Friday to demand changes in the model of public education planned for the coming school year. The Healthcare and Education ministries decided that all elementary students 4th grade and above and all high school students...
Macedonia 21.08.20 | 16:50

Youngest coronavirus patient in Macedonia – a two month old baby – already survived a badly botched circumcision

The youngest coronavirus patient hospitalized in Macedonia is a two months old boy, the Healthcare Ministry revealed today. The baby was treated for serious complications but not from the coronavirus – they were caused by a botched circumcision. After being admitted to pediatric surgery, the baby...
Macedonia 21.08.20 | 15:37

Three deaths and over 100 newly diagnosed Covid-19 cases

Another day with over 100 newly infected patients and three Covid-19 deaths. The report issued by the Healthcare Ministry today informs that the three patients who died in the past 24 hours were from Skopje and Struga, aged 62 and 68. There were 115 newly diagnosed cases, out of the 1,825 tests that...
Macedonia 20.08.20 | 19:09

Three Covid-19 deaths in the past 24 hours

The number of deaths from Covid-19 over the past 24 hours was three – the deceased are patients from Tetovo (64), Stip (82) and Struga (74). This brings the total death toll of the epidemic to 554. There were 13 patients hospitalized in the two main clinics in Skopje which treat the most serious...
Macedonia 20.08.20 | 09:31

Finland bans flights from Skopje after 60 coronavirus patients arrive in two weeks

Finland has banned flights from Macedonia after several Skopje – Turku flights in a row brought dozens of coronavirus infected patients. The line was popular with Kosovan emigrants to Finland who came to the Balkans on summer vacation. After the initial “corona flight”, Finland re-introduced...
News 19.08.20 | 20:49

Two deaths over the past day bring the total coronavirus death toll in Macedonia to 551

Two patients with Covid-19 aged 64 and 72 died in the past 24 hours, the Healthcare Ministry said in its daily report. Both deceased were from Kumanovo, which is one of the worst hit cities in Macedonia. There were also 14 patients admitted to the two Skopje clinics that treat the most severe cases,...
News 19.08.20 | 18:16

Parents with children under 10 will be exempt from work beyond September

Parents with children under 10 will be exempt from going to work beyond September, the SDK.mk news site reported. This decree was introduced early in the coronavirus epidemic, but was being phased out as school starts in September. Now, with the decision to have most children attend classes online, the...
Macedonia 19.08.20 | 10:23

After the “corona flights” to Finland, Committee proposes mandatory checks for transit passengers from Kosovo

The Committee on infectious diseases proposes that Kosovan citizens who transit through Macedonia – most often through the Skopje airport – be required to show a negative recent coronavirus test before being allowed into the country. The proposal comes after Finland was forced to re-introduce...
Macedonia 18.08.20 | 18:22

Covid-19 daily report: Two deaths, 130 newly diagnosed cases

Two patients died of the coronavirus epidemic in the past 24 hours, the Healthcare Ministry said in its daily report. The patients were from Skopje and Stip and were aged 70 and 75. The Ministry also said that 130 people were newly diagnosed with the virus, out of the 1,742 tests that were conducted....
Macedonia 18.08.20 | 14:17

More calls for new restriction measures as the coronavirus epidemic continues to rage

Aleksandar Stojanov, head of the Institute for public health, joined in the announcements that Macedonia could face new curfews linked to the coronavirus epidemic. A similar announcement recently came from Healthcare Minister Venko Filipce. After the “corona elections”, Filipce announces...
Macedonia 18.08.20 | 11:39

With the Government still on recess, VMRO proposes three modes for the new school year

Given the chaos in the public education system with less than two weeks before the start of the school year, VMRO-DPMNE proposed its solution to the issue. The party suggests that the schools are divided in different categories given the local infection rate and that education is organized accordingly. Under...
Macedonia 17.08.20 | 18:18

Macedonia has the second worst coronavirus death rate in Europe

The coronavirus death rate in Macedonia is the second worst in Europe, show latest statistical reports. Only Montenegro, due to her low population, had 3 deaths per million. Macedonia is second in Europe with 2.5 deaths per million citizens, followed by Romania with below two deaths. Macedonia has had...
Macedonia 17.08.20 | 17:56

Three patients die of Covid-19 including a 35 year old

Three citizens died over the past 24 hours from consequences of the coronavirus infection. This includes a 35 year old female patient from a village near Veles, one of the youngest victims of the infection. The patient reportedly didn’t have other illnesses. The other two fatalities were a 69 year...
Macedonia 16.08.20 | 16:48

Berovo mourns as a selfless medical professional dies of Covid-19

Media outlets are reporting that a female medical professional from the small city of Berovo, aged 57, died of the coronavirus. The woman was infected along with her husband, who is also a medical professional. Both were tested recently and were hospitalized just days ago. But yesterday the woman’s...
Macedonia 16.08.20 | 16:44

Five new Covid-19 deaths, number of active cases gets above 3,000 again

Five patients died of the coronavirus epidemic, said the Healthcare Ministry in its latest daily report. The deceased include three patients from Skopje aged 49, 72 and 74, a female patient from Struga that was aged 53 and a medical professional from Berovo aged 57. The total death toll of the epidemic...
Macedonia 16.08.20 | 12:07

After the “corona elections”, Filipce announces new curfews and restrictive measures

Healthcare Minister Venko Filipce announced new restrictions on movement, including a curfew, that may be proposed during the autumn months. Filipce said that these would apply in the regions with the highest percentage of infections. The Government lifted the evening curfew in June, when the ruling...
Macedonia 15.08.20 | 21:02

Coronavirus spreading fast through the Demir Hisar asylum

The coronavirus epidemic hit hard in the Demir Hisar psychiatric clinic. So far, 19 patients and two staff members tested positive, and one has died. The clinic treats nearly 300 patients, and less than 60 tests were conducted. Most of the patients who tested positive are over 55. The deceased patient...
Macedonia 15.08.20 | 18:07

Four Covid-19 deaths reported over the past 24 hours

There are four deaths reported in the latest daily coronavirus report issued by the Healthcare Ministry, which brings the total death toll of the epidemic to 539. The deceased patients include two men from Skopje (aged 54 and 55), a woman from Kavadarci (69) and a man from Sveti Nikole (70). There were...
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