From Wednesday, Movement Or Service In Bars And Restaurants Is Not Allowed After 22:00

Starting from Wednesday, November 11, the movement of people and vehicles will be restricted from 22:00 - 06:00.

Bars and restaurants with the exception of delivery service will be closed at the same time.

The new measures were announced by the Technical Committee of Experts and will be valid for the next three weeks.

"Restriction of movement from 22:00 - 06:00 throughout the country, with the exception of movement for work reasons, health emergencies or urgent needs. The activities of bars - restaurants are prohibited from 22:00 - 06:00 (except delivery service).

The head of the Technical Committee said that for the public administration it is recommended to work from home, in accordance with the safety protocols.

Smart-working for public administration (according to the specifics of the sector) in the implementation of security protocols. Exceptions are the structures providing services by implementing security protocols."

Committee Chairwoman Mira Rakacolli said that these measures will enter into force on Wednesday, November 11 and will last up to 3 weeks.

The measures will be reviewed weekly depending on the situation and the dynamics of events.

"During this period in Albania there has been an increase in broadcasting. The incidence has also increased. In conditions when there is still no specific treatment for the disease and there is no vaccine, the best way remains prevention. Measures are necessary to curb the spread of the virus," she said.