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COVID-19: The first cases of infection with Kraken confirmed in the Republic of Moldova

The first three cases of infection with the Kraken subvariant, a variant of the Omicron strain, were confirmed in the Republic of Moldova. This was announced by the National Public Health Agency (ANSP).

"The results of the sequencing reaction, from January 16, 2023, show that, in all 16 selected samples, the spread of sublines belonging to the Omicron variant was identified. In 3 samples, the XBB.1.5 subline (unofficially called Kraken) was confirmed, for the first time in the Republic of Moldova, being the most contagious subline at the moment," reads the ANSP press release.

In this context, the health authorities urge the population to get vaccinated against the SARS-CoV-2 virus, but also to respect the public health measures for the prevention and control of the COVID-19 infection.

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Bombings in Zaporozhye. One person died, six were injured

One man was killed and six others were injured in Russian shelling of Ukraine's Zaporozhye region. Among the injured are a 13-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy, according to information provided by the head of the Regional Military Administration, Ivan Fedorov.

Moldovans urged to refrain from traveling to Lebanon and Israel
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Moldovans urged to refrain from traveling to Lebanon and Israel

Citizens of the Republic of Moldova are urged to avoid traveling to Lebanon and Israel, in the context of the deterioration of the security situation in the Middle East region. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) also advises citizens in the two countries not to leave their homes unless necessary, and in the event of an attack, to take refuge in special shelters.

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The energy efficient mill: The story of Silvia Rudicov and her sustainable business in Costuleni
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The energy efficient mill: The story of Silvia Rudicov and her sustainable business in Costuleni

An increasing number of businesses in the Republic of Moldova benefit from energy efficiency projects. An example is the business of Silvia Rudicov from the village of Costuleni, Ungheni district, who has been milling for almost 20 years. The story of her business began in the spring of 2004, when she found herself unable to support her four children because of the low salary she was getting at the kindergarten.