A number of 40,018 new cases of people infected with SARS-CoV-2 were registered in the last 24 hours in Romania, 19,887 more than the previous day, with over 122,000 RT-PCR and rapid antigenic tests performed, the Strategic Communication Group (GCS) informed on Tuesday.Of the new cases, 4,123 are in re-infected patients, who tested positive more than 180 days after the first infection.Most new cases of infection compared to the previous report are in Bucharest - 5,674 and in the counties of Timis - 1,867, Cluj - 1,638, Bihor - 1,320, Constanta - 1,287, Brasov - 1,200 and Iasi - 1,035.The capital has a SARS-CoV-2 infection rate of 21.65 cases per thousand inhabitants, up from the previous day (19.88).Since the beginning of the pandemic, a total of 2,256,543 cases of infection with the novel coronavirus have been registered in Romania, of which 55,854 were in re-infected patients, who tested positive more than 180 days after the first infection.- Hospitalisations -There are 9,981 people infected with SARS-CoV-2 in hospitals across the country, 200 more than the day before, of whom 823 are children.937 patients are hospitalised in ICUs, 34 more than the previous day, 21 of whom are children. Of the 937 patients admitted to the ICU, 790 are unvaccinated.According to the GCS, 1,919,254 patients were declared cured.- Deaths -According to GCS, 97 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours in patients infected with the novel coronavirus - 56 men and 41 women. Out of the 97 deaths, one was registered in the age category 20-29 years, one in the age category 40-49 years, eight in the age category 50-59 years, 24 in the age category 60-69 years, 29 in the age category 70- 79 years and 34 in the age group over 80 years. All deaths were in patients with comorbidities.Out of a total of 97 patients who died, 75 were unvaccinated and 22 were vaccinated. The vaccinated patients ranged in age from 20 to 29 and over 80. All vaccinated patients who died had comorbidities.Since the beginning of the pandemic, 60,122 people diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 infection have died in Romania.
The government approved on December 17 an emergency ordinance by which the Ministry of Finance allocates almost RON 2.5 billion (nearly EUR 500 million), intended for the payment of arrears of the Ministry of Development (MDLPA) and the continuation of public investments. This comes on top of RON 1.35 billion allocated to the Ministry of […]
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The government adopted an emergency ordinance on December 17 requiring all local authorities to approve, by December 31, the local taxes and fees that will apply in 2026, effectively forcing city halls to implement substantial property tax increases in line with guidelines already legislated, Ziarul Financiar...
In a meeting on Wednesday, December 17, the leaders of Romania's four-party ruling coalition agreed on the last bills to be included in the second package of budgetary measures – primarily the public administration law, but also the minimum tax on turnover, the minimum wage, and the reduction of some other public expenditures. The parties […]
Metinvest announced on Wednesday, December 17, that it completed the acquisition of ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Iași, in eastern Romania. The plant produces welded structural pipes for the construction, engineering, infrastructure, and agricultural sectors, with a maximum annual production capacity of 240,000 tonnes. The plant is Metinvest’s first production site in Romania. Negotiations on its acquisition […]
Romanian president Nicușor Dan was received by King Charles III at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, December 17, during his official visit to the United Kingdom, marking the final stage of his trip to London. The head of state also met with Romanians who welcomed him during the visit. President Dan posted a brief message alongside […]
