Vlad Voiculescu
PNL's Orban: Exclusive political responsability for keeping Min.Voiculescu belongs to party that supports him
The chairman of the National Liberal Party (PNL), Ludovic Orban declared on Monday that the "exclusive" political responsibility for keeping Vlad Voiculescu at the helm of the Ministry of Health belongs to USR (Save Romania Union) PLUS (Party of Liberty, Unity and Solidarity), pointing out that the moment Prime Minister Florin Citu considers that if a Cabinet member is affecting the good functi
HealthMin Voiculescu: Every effort, especially during this time, brings us closer to normalcy
Romania is still in a "very difficult" moment of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the continuous efforts of the medical staff must be recognized, appreciated and supported by everyone, Minister Vlad Voiculescu said on Wednesday, in a message on World Health Day. "Today is the World Health Day. And today, as every day, we are grateful to those who care for our health.
Health Minister Vlad Voiculescu, fined 1,500 RON after being caught without a mask in Parliament
The Minister of Health, Vlad Voiculescu, was fined by the Bucharest Police with the sum of 1,500 RON for not wearing a protective mask, according to the current legislation. "The General Police of Bucharest Municipality informs you that, for not respecting the provisions of Law nr.
Fifteen more COVID-19 vaccination sites to open on April 5
Defence Minister Nicolae Ciuca said on Thursday that on April 5, 15 new COVID-19 vaccination sites will open in Romania. "On April 5, 15 new vaccination sites will open, inside which one office will be devoted to the military and three to civilians," Ciuca told TVR 1 national broadcaster.
Health Minister: Vaccine incentives out of question at this moment
Health Minister Vlad Voiculescu said today that the grant of vaccine incentives to reward people who get the Covid jab is currently out of question. "Vaccination is voluntary. The grant of incentives is out of question at this moment. Anyone who wants to get vaccinated is welcome and the vaccine supply will be enough for everybody in the next period.
Pharmaceutical distributors and retailers welcome steps to offer Covid rapid testing in pharmacies
The Association of Romania's Pharmaceutical Distributors and Retailers (ADRFR) said on Wednesday that it is prepared to offer Covid rapid antigen testing in pharmacies, with qualified staff, noting that an "important" step is thus taken towards mass testing.
HealthMin Voiculescu: South African SARS-CoV-2 variant, identified at "Matei Bals" Hospital, not first case
Minister of Health Vlad Voiculescu announced on Wednesday the South African SARS-CoV-2 variant has been identified at the "Matei Bals" Hospital, stating that it is not the first case of this type in Romania. "A South African virus variant has been identified today at "Matei Bals". It is not the first in the country.
HealthMin: Vaccinating and testing against COVID-19 are solutions for opening activities
The Minister of Health, Vlad Voiculescu, declared on Monday that vaccinating and testing against COVID-19 are solutions for opening some activities. "At some point, the solution will probably contain these two components - vaccinating and testing.
HealthMin Voiculescu: There is no "scandal" going on between me and Violeta Alexandru related to calculation of an indicator
The Minister of Health, Vlad Voiculescu, says there is "no scandal" going on between him and the PNL (National Liberal Party ) Deputy Violeta Alexandru on the topic of calculating the novel coronavirus infection rate. "A civilized discussion is a civilized discussion and nothing more, whether in person, on Facebook or in any other form of communication.
PNL's Orban: Calculation of SARS-CoV-2 infection rate is transparent; data cannot be modified
The President of the Chamber of Deputies, Ludovic Orban, on Wednesday stated that the way in which the incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infections is calculated was "transparent," all data are known and cannot be changed in any way, adding that "the Minister of Health must take care of the health of the citizens." He was asked about the statement made by the Minister of Health, Vlad Voiculescu, accordin