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Orban: We are assessing all the possibilities for extending the state of emergency

Prime minister Ludovic Orban says authorities are assessing all possibilities for extending the state of emergency and the decision will be made as 15 May approaches.

Infections with the new coronavirus exceed 4.000 in Romania

Infections with the new coronavirus have exceeded 4.000 cases in Romania. Since the last information sent by the Strategic Communication Group, 193 other cases of illness have been registered.

Six new deaths in persons confirmed with COVID-19. The death toll reaches 157

The Strategic Communication Group has announced on Monday morning that six new deaths have been registered in Romania in people confirmed with the new coronavirus. The death toll reaches 157.

Coronavirus Crisis Depreciates Pension Fund Assets

Assets managed by mandatory private pension funds in Romania have depreciated 6.7% on average in January-March due to market shocks caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the Romanian association for private pensions APAPR said in a statement Thursday.

Nelu Tătaru, secretary of state in the Health Ministry, leads the Coronavirus Prevention Committee

Nelu Tătaru, secretary of state at Health Ministry, heads the Coronavirus Prevention Committee, Horaţiu Moldovan announced on Tuesday. According to him, in case of confirmation of a coronavirus case, it will be communicated "simply, first of all on the website of the Health Ministry".

Romania Declares Flu Epidemic As Disease Death Toll Reaches 54

Romanian Health Minister Sorina Pintea officially declared a flu epidemic thoughout the country on Wednesday morning, following three consecutive weeks in which the number of new cases outgrew predictions and 54 deaths caused by the disease.

Health Minister: We Will Decide Next Week Whether To Declare Flu Epidemic

Romanian Health Minister Sorina Pintea announced on Friday that the ministry will decide next week whether to declare a flu epidemic, with a report of the recent growth in cases to be discussed on Wednesday.

Opposition Party Urges Health Minister To Declare Flu Epidemic

Representatives of Romanian opposition party USR requested Health Minister Sorina Pintea on Wednesday to declare a flu epidemic, in the context of the disease’s death toll reaching 29 for the season.

Teen Becomes Eight Victim Of Flu This Season, Health Minister Writes Off Epidemic

A seventeen-year old boy from Teleorman county died due to type A influenza on Tuesday, marking the eight death caused by the disease this flu season. However, Health Minister Sorana Pintea announced that, at the moment, there is no basis to declare an epidemic.

No Flu Epidemic In Romania – Health Ministry

Health Ministry specialists have announced that there is no influenza epidemic in Romania, but they have provided the national healthcare network with a series of recommendations.

Romania Expects New Wave Of Swine Flu Infections End January – State Secretary

Romania expects a new wave of infections with the A/H1N1 flu virus end January, Romanian Health Ministry state secretary Adrian Streinu Cercel said Tuesday, calling on people to get vaccinated.

Over 10,000 Romanian Flood Victims Received Vaccination

Over 10,000 people in areas hit by floods in northern and eastern Romania have been vaccinated and preventive medical care will continue next week, Raed Arafat, sub-secretary of state in the Health Ministry, said Saturday.