Albania/COVID ---

Hello-
Does Albania have COVID-related restrictions in place right now... such as required wearing of masks, curfews, etc? Or is life in Albania pretty normal?
Thank You!
Dennis~

Hi again.

From the US Embassy in Albania (link):

On July 15 Minister of Health and Social Protection Ogerta Manastirliu announced that wearing a mask is mandatory in Albania for any individual in closed spaces to include: Public administration offices, Non-public administration, Public transport, offices, Staircases of apartment buildings, Elevators, Shopping malls, Shops, Supermarkets, Markets and other services. Non-compliance with this rule will result in a fine of 2,000 ALL.

So to answer your direct questions; Yes, Albania does have COVID related restrictions.  Further, the US Government CDC has issued a Level 3 travel advisory against any travel to Albania (link); which effectively means if you chose to ignore it, things like US-based travel insurance will be void.

Hope this helps.

Cynic
Expat Team

I appreciate the information. Thanks much!
Dennis~