Of the 670 samples examined so far, 80 tested positive for Covid-19. As many as 34 cases of these are of import, while 44 are of local transmission. In Chisinau, there were logged 21 cases, in Hâncești – 14, in Sângerei – 2, in Ialoveni – 2, in Soroca, Cantemir and Orhei – by one case. The last three cases are the most recent ones. Two cases of infection were confirmed in the Transnistrian region, Mister of Health, Labor and Social Protection Viorica Dumbrăveanu was quoted by IPN as saying in a press briefing.

Viorica Dubrăveanu presented updated information about the control of infection with the novel coronavirus at national level, saying that 67 persons were admitted to the Infectious Diseases Hospital “Toma Ciorbă”. Six are in a serious state, four are in a satisfactory condition, while 55 are in a medium grave state. Eight children in a medium grave state are receiving treatment at the Children’s Infectious Diseases Hospital. Two persons are being treated at the National Clinical Hospital.

The minister noted that according to the updated information of the Ministry of the Interior, 24 persons were fined during the past 24 hours for violating the self-isolation regime, having an aggressive behavior or indicating false data in the epidemiological questionnaires. There were also fined 19 legal entities and 23 road carriers.

Viorica Dubrăveanu said the pregnant woman infected with Covid-19 is in a satisfactory condition and doctors assure the fetus is out of danger. She called on the persons from the risk group to refrain from travelling.

In connection with the suspension of interurban transport, the medical personnel will be taken to health facilities and back home by units of transport provided by the authorities.