UN Moldova COVID-19 Situational Report nr17

The MoHLSP released a Report on Infection Response Measures Covid-19 (January to May 2020) on 28 May. An unofficial translation (without annexes) has also been shared with Development Partners. The next meeting of the National Extraordinary Committee for Public Health chaired by the PM is scheduled for 29 May. There remains considerable pressure to ease restrictions further, including lifting all restrictions (e.g. cafes, restaurants, fitness centres, airport, etc.). However, the epidemiological situation remains volatile and more time is required to see trends. The last two weeks have seen some of the highest weekly and daily figures since the first case was reported on 7 March. The contagion rate (R0) dropped to 0.89 last week after registering an increase over the previous two weeks. Given the high number of new cases reported over the past couple of days, this positive development requires further confirmation over the next few weeks.