24.11.2021

THEY EXTENDED THE EMERGENCY EPIDEMIC UNTIL MARCH 31, 2022

The Council of Ministers extended the term of the declared emergency epidemic until March 31, 2022. Until today, it was planned to continue until November 30, 2021.

"The spread of COVID-19 in the country marks the intensive development of another pandemic wave. All districts of the country are affected by the new coronavirus, and in 93% of them the 14-day morbidity is over 500 per 100,000 population (in 8 of which the indicator exceeds 1,000 new cases per 100,000 population). Cases of COVID-19 are diagnosed in people of all ages. A significant increase in morbidity is observed in children and young people (20-29 years). The number of hospitalized persons is also increasing", read the reasons for the decision.

To extend the emergency, the government has also taken into account that the vaccination coverage in the country is 25.53% and is far from the EU's target of 70% vaccinated. "This contributes to the registered high levels of morbidity among unvaccinated individuals, who represent over 85% of all persons infected with SARS-CoV-2," said the Council of Ministers.

He points out that the application of health requirements upon entry into the country by the border health control authorities should continue, as well as the introduction of restrictions on access to the country, which will help reduce the likelihood of import and subsequent distribution of new options in our country.