Irinela Visan
682 new SARS-CoV-2 cases at 5,980 tests done in past 24 hrs, death toll hits 28,380
As many as 682 new cases of people infected with SARS-CoV-2 have been recorded in the past 24 hours, with 5,980 tests being carried out, the Strategic Communication Group reported on Monday. These are cases that have not previously had a positive test, the source said.
PM Citu urges journalists to be partners in making Romanians responsible, properly informed on vaccination
Prime Minister Florin Citu is urging journalists, on Press Freedom Day, to continue to be partners in the effort to rightly inform the people and to make Romanians responsible to getting vaccinated in the largest number.
PM Citu: PNL-led governing coalition has undoubtely gained the confidence of international institutions, foreign investors
Prime Minister Florin Citu hailed on Saturday Romania's outlook upgrade by Standard & Poor's from negative to stable, pointing out that the government has "clearly and undoubtedly" gained the confidence of international institutions and foreign investors.
PLUS leader Ciolos: Manner in which PM Citu dismissed Vlad Voiculescu unacceptable
PLUS (Freedom, Unity, Solidarity Party) leader Dacian Ciolos labeled as "absolutely unacceptable" the manner in which PM Citu removed Vlad Voiculescu from the office of Minister of Health without consulting with the USR (Save Romania Union) PLUS Alliance and the Coalition.
Head of vaccination campaign: Vaccine intent at 50 pct at least, no weakening trend
The vaccine intention hasn't weakened in Romania, as sociological data shows it standing at 50 percent at least, president of the National COVID Vaccination Coordination Committee (CNCAV) Valeriu Gheorghita said on Tuesday. "I don't think there is a decrease in vaccination interest.
COVID vaccination campaign/ 57,615 people inoculated in past 24 hours
The National COVID Vaccination Coordination Committee (CNCAV) informs that according to data provided by the National Public Health Institute through the National Electronic Vaccinations Registry app, 57,615 people have received the coronavirus jab in the past 24 hours, with 47,006 injected with the Pfizer vaccine, 6,258 with the AstraZeneca, and 4,351 with the Moderna serum.
JusMin Ion: When the right to protest denies the others' right to health, we need to react
Minister of Justice Stelian Ion on Wednesday said that the right to protest is "an absolutely legitimate" one, but when it clashes with the others' right to health, the state needs to react very firmly.
EduMin Cimpeanu:National exams, on established dates; online classes for final-year students between April 12-29
Minister of Education Sorin Cimpeanu announced on Thursday that the national exams will take place on the established dates, and final-year classes will participate online in all teaching activities between April 12-29.
PLUS leader Ciolos COVID-19 positive: I will continue to work from home on urgent projects for EP
Leader of PLUS (Freedom, Unity, Solidarity Party) Dacian Ciolos, who is also leader of the Renew group in the European Parliament, informs that he is self-isolated, after receiving the confirmation of the SARS-CoV-2 infection. "A few minutes ago I received the result of a COVID-19 test which, unfortunately, is positive.
Bucharest Mayor: We are trying to avoid quarantining Bucharest; two more months to overcome
Capital General Mayor Nicusor Dan says the authorities are trying as much as possible to avoid quarantining Bucharest, through measures such as strengthening the checkups in public transport, and underscores the importance of observing sanitary rules during the next two months, when a great number of Romanians are to be vaccinated.