Tag: Venko Filipce
Macedonia 16.04.20 | 22:18

Filipce says chances for infection slim, but still he decides to work from home

Health Minister Venko Filipce told Thursday’s online press conference the epidemiological survey put the chance that he and the other participants in yesterday’s session of the Kumanovo Crisis HQ are infected with the coronavirus as slim, because they all wore protective masks. Still, he decided...
Macedonia 16.04.20 | 21:54

Filipce: We are entering the most critical phase of the epidemic

I am categorical on the position that I do not approve of any grouping for the holidays and I appeal for consistent adherence to the recommendations, said Minister Venko Filipce, commenting on the announcements for the Easter holidays. We are entering the most critical phase of the epidemic, the number...
Macedonia 16.04.20 | 17:05

Filipce to hold online press conferences from home isolation

Health Minister Venko Filipce posted Thursday on his Facebook profile that he is currently in home isolation, after the mayor of Kumanovo, with whom he met yesterday, tested positive for the coronavirus. After learning that Kumanovo Mayor Maksim Dimitrievski, with whom I met yesterday at a session of...
Macedonia 14.04.20 | 18:29

Filipce: Employee at the Children’s Clinic lab tested positive for Covid-19, four are in isolation

The Minister of Health, Venko Filipce, informed at Tuesday’s press conference that the an employee at the laboratory of the University Clinic for Children’s Diseases tested positive for Covid-19. The case is isolated, epidemiologists have analyzed it, and 4 out of 18 employees have been...
Macedonia 14.04.20 | 17:52

Filipce still sees no need for additional measures in Kumanovo

For now, the Minister of Health, Venko Filipce, sees no need to introduce additional measures in the area of the municipality of Kumanovo. When asked by a journalist about the appeals from the local government – to introduce quarantine in the municipality, Filipce said: Having in mind that there...
Macedonia 13.04.20 | 15:35

Filipce: Screening will be performed in the area of Debar where there are no new Covid-19 cases and immunity is evolving

The Minister of Health, Venko Filipce, said Monday’s press conference that the country is at the peak phase of the epidemic, and the new “Stop Corona” app will track people who are in self-isolation. This situation will not be fixed right away, there are considerations about how we...
Macedonia Health 10.04.20 | 19:50

Filipce does not rule out the possibility that the coronavirus was present in Macedonia much earlier

The virus was detected in the woman, but it is difficult to say what caused the death. However, in the direction of a significantly higher number of flu patients, 37,000, as opposed to 20,000 historically seen years ago, it is possible that the virus was present earlier. Especially considering that there...
Macedonia 07.04.20 | 12:43

Filipce to health workers: Your sacrifice saves lives, you are the heroes in this battle

In a video message on World Health Day observed on 7 April, Health Minister Venko Filipce Tuesday expressed his gratitude towards health workers for their vital role in healthcare service delivery in the country. In these moments, facing the world’s biggest health challenge, we are leading the battle...
Macedonia 06.04.20 | 20:23

18 children under age 9 diagnosed with coronavirus

According to Public Health Institute (PHI) statistics, a total of 18 children under the age of nine have been diagnosed with coronavirus in Macedonia, all of which are in stable condition and do not require extended stays in hospital, doctor Vladimir Mikikj from the PHI said at a press conference on...
Macedonia 05.04.20 | 22:06

Two coronavirus deaths – Filipce announced tightening of measures

We are at a critical point as we expect the number of COVID-19 cases to increase and since we are several weeks away from a peak, we are entering a new phase of managing the whole process. If the situation worsens, we will propose other measures that will increase the restriction, Health Minister Venko...
Macedonia 05.04.20 | 11:25

Covid-19 in the region: Macedonia among the countries with the highest number of deaths per million inhabitants

Analyzes show that we are the second country in the region in terms of the number of coronavirus tests performed per 1 million inhabitants. We have enough tests to meet the needs of our country. This is an excellent result, not only for the number of tests, but also for the overall approach to identifying...
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...
Macedonia 31.03.20 | 19:12

Filipce confirmed that 44 new patients were diagnosed

Health Minister Venko Filipce said Tuesday the coronavirus testing capacities will increase by two-thirds in the coming days, considering the options for testing in private hospitals, donations and mobile teams. Minister Filipce confirmed that 44 new patients were diagnosed and said the mobile teams...
Macedonia 27.03.20 | 15:45

Cardiology doctor has developed symptoms, if he consciously went to work with temperature he will be sanctioned

The exact number of infected health workers yesterday was 17, but most were unaware that they were in contact with an infected person, Venko Filipce told a news conference on Friday. He added that none of the staff at the Infectious Disease Clinic was infected, because all health protocols were followed. As...
Macedonia 27.03.20 | 09:10

For 1,000 Covid-19 tests, Filipce paid € 60,000 more than a private clinic

VMRO-DPMNE spokesman Dimce Arsovski wrote on Facebook: Let’s do the math following the example of Filipce and Zaev The Covid-19 test at the Institute of Public Health costs 4,950 denars = 80 € Test for Covid-19 in a private clinic costs 1,200 denars = 20 € The price difference is 3,750 denars...
Health 26.03.20 | 18:07

500,000 face masks and 20,000 tests to arrive next week

A donation consisting of 500,000 masks and 20,000 coronavirus tests should arrive next week, Health Minister Venko Filipce said Thursday. Also, we received response from several donors, through the Norwegian government, for ventilators and they are expected to arrive in early April. We are waiting for...
Health 25.03.20 | 09:41

Maintain two-meter distance, Filipce warns

Maintain a distance of two meters when you go to the markets or interact with people, Health Minister Venko Filipce warned on Wednesday. He said that this way oness prevent the spread of coronavirus and save lives. Citizens during the incubation period may be transmitters of the virus without being aware...
Macedonia Health 23.03.20 | 18:14

Coronavirus outbreak will be over after two incubation cycles without new cases, Filipce says

After completing two incubation cycles without registering any new cases, we’ll know we’re effectively rid of the virus, Health Minister Venko Filipce said Monday’s press conference on Monday, voicing confidence that Macedonia will successfully overcome the coronavirus crisis. Filipce pointed...
Health 23.03.20 | 16:45

Filipce: All therapy needed for a large number of coronavirus patients provided

As more studies have come out of already applied therapy worldwide, we have provided all the therapy needed for a truly large number of coronavirus patients in our country, Health Minister Venko Filipce said at Monday’s press conference. He pointed out that this is the combination of therapy that...
Macedonia 22.03.20 | 16:23

Filipce announced new measures to limit the movement of people over 65 and up to 18 years of age

New, additional measures will be introduced to limit the movement of people over 65 and up to 18, Health Minister Venko Filipce announced at Sunday’s press conference that the Commission on Infectious Diseases will propose new measures to the government protect the risk groups. Yesterday we imposed...
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