Health Ministry: 33 New Coronavirus Cases, 22 Cured Patients and One Death

The Health Ministry said on Thursday that there were 33 new coronavirus cases, 22 new cured persons, and one new death. Since the start of the epidemic, there have been 1,572 cases, 1,072 patients have recovered, while 89 persons have died. The number of active cases is currently 404.  Because of the sudden increase of new cases in Veles, where there are nine new patients, the Crisis HQ had a session. However, it sent calming tones. As it was explained, seven are relatives of the already created cluster of people with the virus who are employees in a same textile company which means that the circle is supposed to be closed. Among the new cases is a member of the Municipality’s Council. Over the past three days alone, there have been 18 new cases in the city. The same day, Health Minister Venko Filipce said that according to the analyses so far concerning the current COVID-19 situation in the country, health authorities would talk on Friday about whether relaxation of the measures, primarily the curfew, could be expected. The issue of whether safe conditions for parliamentary elections have been created will be raised, too.