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Albanian President Ilir Meta on Saturday called on all citizens to respect the restrictions imposed by the authorities to fight the spread of coronavirus. Meta spoke to reporters after attending an activity related to blood donation here.
"It is important to respect all the guidelines of the public health authorities, but also all the restrictions that have been imposed because they are in the interest of every citizen," Meta told reporters.
Meta noted that the restrictions imposed should not be regarded as a deprivation, but as "an indispensable protection in these critical moments."
Regarding the deployment of the army and police forces on the streets across the country, the president said that armed troops and the police forces "are in function of guaranteeing rule and discipline that protects citizens from negligence."
Meta underlined that the situation cannot be tackled only by doctors, nurses, as it requires the commitment of all state structures.
"This is a new crisis not only for us, but also for other countries," he said.
Meta expressed his conviction that the preventive and isolating mechanisms will be improved every day, underlining that "this requires everyone's cooperation, reflection and solidarity."
On Saturday, Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that no one will be allowed to leave home between Saturday 1 p.m. local time to Monday 5 a.m. because there is a curfew in place.
Rama warned of consequences on everyone who disobeys them.
As of Saturday, according to health authorities, the number of confirmed cases in Albania is 76, of which two have died and two have recovered. Enditem
