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Five more deaths, reported by GCS on Wednesday. The toll reaches 362 deaths due to COVID-19

13:05, 15 Apr. 2020

Five more deaths have been reported Wednesday by the Strategic Communication Group (GCS), and the total number reaches 362 people who lost their lives in Romania due to infection with the new coronavirus.

Marcel Ciolacu, undecided on voting in Parliament for prolonging the state of emergency

20:10, 14 Apr. 2020

Marcel Ciolacu says the Social-Democratic Party must decide whether or not to vote in Parliament the extension of the state of emergency, as there are consequences to consider in both situations.He says the Government is incompetent and does not come with solutions for testing, economy, agriculture.

Another five Romanians have died due to coronavirus. Among them, an ambulance driver in the Capital

17:51, 14 Apr. 2020

Five more Romanians have died from coronavirus in Romania, with a total of 351 deaths. Among the dead is a 53-year-old man, a private ambulance driver carrying patients on dialysis.

Parliament’s members will vote on Iohannis’s decree on extending the state of emergency on Thursday

17:16, 14 Apr. 2020

The Parliament has been convened for Thursday to vote on the decree to extend the state of emergency. The vote will be given online.

Marcel Vela: The extension of the state of emergency depends on us all

15:25, 14 Apr. 2020

Interior minister Marcel Vela says that extending the state of emergency depends on the number of illnesses with COVID-19, but also on the attitude of the Romanians regarding the measures of personal hygiene and a correct estimation of the period cannot be announced.

Klaus Iohannis extends the state of emergency for another 30 days: The danger has not passed

15:24, 14 Apr. 2020

President Klaus Iohannis has announced on Tuesday the extension of the state of emergency on Romania's territory for another 30 days, saying that there are no signs of slowing down the epidemic, and "the number of infected people and the deaths caused are increasing daily in an alert pace".

Letter to the prime minister from political leaders: They request meetings to restart the economy

20:43, 13 Apr. 2020

Social-Democratic Party (PSD) president Marcel Ciolacu has announced on Monday that he sent a letter to prime minister Ludovic Orban, signed by four other political leaders, requesting to the head of the Executive to meet regularly to restart the economy.

Another 45 tons of medical equipment will arrive in Romania in the next days

18:02, 13 Apr. 2020

Several Ministry of Defence aircraft will bring medical equipment purchased from South Korea to Romania over the next four days. The acquisition was made by the Romanian state, and the equipment will be distributed to hospitals throughout the country.

Official: To date, 47 Romanian citizens abroad have died of COVID-19

14:44, 13 Apr. 2020

Since the beginning of the epidemic of COVID-19 and up to this moment, 47 Romanian citizens abroad, 13 in Italy, 11 in France, 12 in the UK, seven in Spain, two in Germany, one in Belgium and one in Sweden have died, the Strategic Communication Group (GCS) has announced.

Ciolacu: Extending the state of emergency without economic measures would be a total unconsciousness

14:35, 13 Apr. 2020

PSD leader Marcel Ciolacu argues that prolonging the state of emergency without minimum guarantees that the correct and necessary measures will be taken to prevent an economic disaster would be a total unconsciousness.The social-democrat proposes to the Government a set of social and economic steps.

Four new deaths reported by authorities due to COVID-19. The official toll reaches 318 dead

13:23, 13 Apr. 2020

Four new deaths due to coronavirus infection have been reported by the Strategic Communication Group (GCS) on Monday. In total, 318 people died in Romania due to COVID-19.

GCS: Another four Romanians confirmed with COVID-19 have died abroad

15:42, 10 Apr. 2020

According to the Strategic Communication Group, four more Romanians confirmed with COVID-19 have died abroad, the number of deaths registered in the diaspora reaching 42.

The Justice Ministry announces the confirmation of the second case of COVID-19 in the institution

15:35, 10 Apr. 2020

The Ministry of Justice (MJ) has announced, on Thursday night, the confirmation of a second case of COVID-19, an employee from the litigation department. Earlier on Thursday, the institution was evacuated after the first case of infection had been confirmed.

Romania: 265 new cases of coronavirus. The number of infected persons reaches 5.467

14:36, 10 Apr. 2020

The Strategic Communication Group announced on Friday that 265 new cases of persons confirmed with COVID-19 have been registered in the last 24 hours, the total number of Romanians diagnosed reaching 5.467.

Tăriceanu urges the Goverment to act in order to restart the economy: We need to return to work

13:34, 09 Apr. 2020

ALDE president Călin Popescu Tăriceanu calls on the Government to take measures to restart the economy and accuses the government officials of refusing any discussion regarding the measures to be taken so that the Romanians return to work after Easter.

Two more deaths in patients with COVID-19. These are two women from Vrancea and Bucharest

13:20, 09 Apr. 2020

Two more deaths in patients confirmed with COVID-19 have been announced on Thursday by the Strategic Communication Group. The death toll in Romania reaches 229.

Dacia Gradually Resumes Production Starting Mid-April

12:21, 09 Apr. 2020

Romanian carmaker Automobile Dacia, owned by France's Renault, said it would gradually resume production starting mid-April, the company said Thursday.

Romania Average Net Salary Grows 0.4% on Month in February

09:22, 09 Apr. 2020

The average net salary in Romania grew 0.4% in nominal terms in February compared with January, to 3,202 lei (around EUR662), data from the country's statistics board showed Thursday.

Thirty-seven Romanians died from COVID-19 abroad / 651 have been infected

14:28, 08 Apr. 2020

In total, 651 Romanians in the diaspora have been diagnosed with infection with the new coronavirus, and another 37 died from this disease, the Strategic Communication Group (GCS) announced on Wednesday.

GCS: 344 new cases confirmed in the last 24 hours. In Romania, there are 4.761 infected persons

14:23, 08 Apr. 2020

As of Wednesday, in Romania, 4.761 cases of people infected with COVID-19 virus have been confirmed, 344 of them in the last 24 hours, the Strategic Communication Group (GCS) announces. About one third of the confirmed ones, respectively 1.430, are from Suceava county.

Klaus Iohannis calls on Romanians to stay at homes for Easter: It’s very, very important

14:14, 08 Apr. 2020

President Klaus Iohannis has called again on Romanians to stay at homes for Easter, this measure being very important to prevent the spread of coronavirus. On Sunday, Catholic believers will celebrate the Easter.

Healthcare Workers Account for 25% of All Covid-19 Infections in Romania

11:53, 08 Apr. 2020

The Romanian healthcare workers' federation said Wednesday 25% of people in Romania infected with Covid-19 are healthcare workers and the infection rate among healthcare staff is 20 higher than in other mediums.

GCS: 360 new cases of coronavirus confirmed in Romania. The number reaches 4.417

14:19, 07 Apr. 2020

The Strategic Communication Group has announced on Tuesday that 360 new cases confirmed with the new coronavirus have been registered in the last 24 hours, the total number of infected persons being 4.417. Of these, 460 people were cured and discharged.

Romania: The number of coronavirus deaths reaches 182

13:04, 07 Apr. 2020

The number of coronavirus deaths has increased to 182 in Romania, with victims being over 55 years old.

Fourteen doctors and nurses have left Romania for Italy

12:54, 07 Apr. 2020

Fourteen doctors and nurses have left Romania today for Italy, to support doctors in the fight against coronavirus.

Tourism Federation Says Unemployment in Hotels and Restaurants Hits 60%

12:13, 07 Apr. 2020

The unemployment rate in hotels and restaurants in Romania has already reached 60% and will soon climb to 90%, the Romanian federation of tourism employers said Tuesday, adding the situation of over 50,000 employees on the Romanian sea-coast is dire.

Zentiva Completes Acquisition of Alvogen’s CEE Operations Including Romanian Labormed

12:01, 07 Apr. 2020

Zentiva Group, owned by Advent International, announced Tuesday it has completed the acquisition of Alvogen's Central and Eastern European (CEE) business.

Blue Air Needs EUR60M Rescue Loan to Survive Covid-19 Crisis

09:27, 07 Apr. 2020

Romanian airline Blue Air, which was forced to put 90% of employees on furlough, needs a rescue loan of EUR60 million to survive the Covid-19 crisis, said company CEO Oana Petrescu.

The Romanian Government announces postponing the local elections

19:12, 06 Apr. 2020

The Romanian Government is discussing the emergency ordinance that provides for the postponement of local elections. The ordinance provides for the extension of the mayoral mandates until December 31st at the latest.

Klaus Iohannis: Next week I will issue a decree to extend the state of emergency

15:03, 06 Apr. 2020

President Klaus Iohannis has announced on Monday that he will issue a decree next week to extend the state of emergency with another month. There are things moving, but, drawing the line, we have come to the conclusion that it is necessary to extend the state of emergency, said the president.

Infections with the new coronavirus exceed 4.000 in Romania

13:52, 06 Apr. 2020

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

12:56, 06 Apr. 2020

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.

Pandemic Hits Romanian Dacia’s 1Q Sales in Europe

11:55, 06 Apr. 2020

Dacia registrations have been severely affected by the coronavirus pandemic and the Romanian carmaker's sales were among the hardest hit in Europe.

BestJobs: Romanians Mainly Sought Remote Jobs in March

11:36, 06 Apr. 2020

Romanians looking for jobs have changed their search criteria in March and sought mainly remote jobs and positions that would allow them to work form home amid traffic restrictions and other limitations due to the coronavirus pandemic, job platform BestJobs said in a statement Monday.

Nelu Tătaru: We have 3.183 confirmed cases of coronavirus

15:33, 03 Apr. 2020

Health minister, Nelu Tătaru, has announced on Friday that in Romania there are 3.183 confirmed cases of coronavirus infection and 281 people have been declared cured.

Iohannis:On Easter, we will be with our loved ones but from a distance.There will be difficult weeks

14:56, 03 Apr. 2020

Romania's president, Klaus Ionahnnis, on Friday called on Romanians to stay at home and asked those abroad not to come to the country for holidays. "There will come moments with a great emotional load, which will test our solidarity and unity", said the president.