Tag: coronavirus
Macedonia 03.04.20 | 09:54

Sassoli: EU seeks ways to include Western Balkan countries in its mechanisms to deal with COVID-19

The European Union is already looking for ways to include Western Balkan countries in its mechanisms to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, the President of the European Parliament, David Sassoli, said in his response to an appeal Western Balkan parliament speakers sent to the EU recently. As President...
Macedonia 02.04.20 | 15:52

Jovanoski: PHI “Ortomedika” closed after staff member tested positive for coronavirus

The mayor of Prilep, Ilija Jovanoski, denied having had contact with one of the employees at PHI “Ortomedika” who tested positive for coronavirus. Jovanoski said that immediately after the case was confirmed, according to the recommendations of the competent services, the practice was temporarily...
Macedonia 02.04.20 | 14:44

30 new Covid-19 patients, total number rises to 384

The Ministry of Health informed that 30 new Covid-19 cases have been confirmed and the total number of cases in Macedonia is 384. 11 of them have died. The Ministry of Health informed that 12 new cases have been diagnosed in Skopje, 8 in Kumanovo, 9 in Prilep and 1 in Kriva Palanka. According to the...
Macedonia 02.04.20 | 13:05

VMRO-DPMNE submits proposal to the government for bigger support to affected businesses: Current assistance is insufficient

There is no single entity that has praised the government’s economic measures, says VMRO-DPMNE Secretary-General Igor Janusev, adding that the set of measures is insufficient and far from efficient for the economy. Janusev says they have concrete proposals that have so far have not been accepted...
Health 02.04.20 | 12:47

Filipce: Family doctors to monitor coronavirus patients cared for at home

Patients with mild form of the COVID-19 symptoms and have no risk of complications may be cared for at home. Communication link with family doctor should be established for the duration of the home care period and if possible, doctor may visit patients at home, Health Minister Venko Filipce wrote Thursday...
Balkans 02.04.20 | 11:56

20 migrants in Greece infected with coronavirus

A refugee camp in Greece has been put under a 14-day quarantine after officials confirmed the presence of the new coronavirus there, reported state radio broadcaster ERT on Thursday. The virus was confirmed at the camp after doctors detected it in a resident who had travelled to an Athens hospital to...
Macedonia 02.04.20 | 11:11

Coronavirus tests to get more expensive in private clinics

Health Fund Director Den Doncev said in an interview with “Utrinski brifing” that in two days private clinics will be able to perform molecular tests that detect the presence of coronavirus and are recognized by the Institute of Public Health because they are more sophisticated, with 600...
Macedonia 02.04.20 | 11:07

Anesthesiologist, gynecologist and nurse from the “Plodnost” hospital in Bitola infected with Covid-19, hospital director calls for mass testing

Three of the staff at the Bitola Hospital “Plodnost” tested positive for the coronavirus. It is about two doctors – an anesthesiologist and a gynecologist and a nurse. The anesthesiologist and the nurse three days ago had fever and mild cough for one day and are now in good health condition,...
Macedonia 02.04.20 | 09:49

Acibadem Sistina: The tests we are using are a key tool in the world for dealing with coronavirus

COVID – 19 IgG / IgM Rapid Test used at Acibadem Sistina hospital for the detection of the coronavirus (Covid-19) is manufactured in the Netherlands and is a rapid test used as a chromatographic test to detect IgG-IgM antibodies. The combined use of the IgG and IgM test can effectively detect previous...
Macedonia 01.04.20 | 23:31

Health Ministry: Tests used at Sistina are different from tests of all other institutions

Regarding the media reports about the number of positive coronavirus patients tested in the Sistina Hospital, the Ministry of Health said that the tests used by the Sistina’s private clinic are different from the tests of all other institutions. Namely, these tests detect the presence of antibodies...
Macedonia 01.04.20 | 23:17

327 people were tested today at the Acibadem Sistina Hospital, out of which 54 confirmed positive for COVID-19

327 people were tested Wednesday at the Acibadem Sistina Hospital with the new rapid coronavirus test developed in the Netherlands, out of which 54 confirmed positive. Previously, in the period between March 28-31, a total of 485 people were tested at the Acibadem Sistina Hospital, out of which 34...
Macedonia 01.04.20 | 22:07

Dr. Stevanovic from Infectious Disease Clinic: The treatment is different for everyone, depends on the patient’s overall health

We know very little about COVID-19, the infection and the disease are seriously unpredictable – that’s for sure. However, experience so far has shown that 80% of patients develop very mild symptoms or do not notice them at all. Citizens’ fear should be present, but we must not allow...
Economy 01.04.20 | 17:48

Covering up to 50% of gross salaries for four months and intervention in the second pension fund

VMRO-DPMNE will submit two measures to the Government, party leader Hristijan Mickoski said at a press conference on Wednesday. We call for rationalization of budget spending. And one message to the government, I am aware of your arrogance, but forget that I have proposed this, accept it because the...
Macedonia 01.04.20 | 17:29

Kumanovo surpasses Debar by number of coronavirus cases, the municipality urges the government to declare a crisis situation

The Kumanovo municipal team for protection and rescue held Wednesday a meeting to discuss activities and measures against the spread of COVID-19. As stated by the Kumanovo municipality, they are urging the government to declare a crisis situation in the Municipality of Kumanovo and to introduce a special...
Macedonia 01.04.20 | 17:08

People in isolation to be monitored via coronavirus app

A coronavirus mobile app is being developed, following the example of other European countries, to monitor people in isolation, Health Minister Venko Filipce said at a press conference on Wednesday. People in isolation will be monitored electronically, via an app we’re developing with the Ministry...
Economy 31.03.20 | 23:15

Arsovska: Economic measures must be improved or there will be no companies left

The set of measures needs to be improved, it is urgent to help the companies immediately, urgently, now, because there will be no companies that will generate funds in the budget, the president of the Macedonian Chambers of Commerce Danela Arsovska said Tuesday on the “Top tema” show. Assistance...
World 31.03.20 | 22:40

Here is why France was eventually forced to import face masks

Just over two months ago, before the outbreak of the pandemic, the then French health minister asserted there were plenty of face masks in the country, but today France is facing a huge shortage of them and the government is desperately trying to ease it. Although masks are manufactured in four factories...
Economy 31.03.20 | 16:31

Mickoski: The set of measures is a huge disappointment for the citizens

VMRO-DPMNE leader believes that the set of measures presented by interim prime minister Oliver Spasovski is a huge disappointment for the citizens. According to him, this is far from enough, and when the situation was not tragic one would certainly say that the Government is joking about such measures...
World 30.03.20 | 14:32

Why did ECDC hinder EU’s coronavirus response?

It’s important to raise this question, because some international organisations had rung the alarm bells much sooner. So then, what was the ECDC’s motivation in underestimating the risks of the coronavirus pandemic? Was it simply a lack of competence?, the V4 news agency writes. Member states...
Economy 30.03.20 | 12:20

Gosev about the announced economic measures: Probably this measure will not pass, but Zaev and SDSM may pay it dearly

In an interview with NOVA TV, former governor Petar Gosev says he sees no solidarity and fairness in the announced economic measures. When asked, “Zaev announced reducing the administration to the minimum wage with exceptions. There has been a backlash in the part of the public saying it is an unfair...
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