Skopje, 15 July 2022 (MIA) - The Commission for Infectious Diseases at a meeting Friday, convened to discuss the current epidemiological situation in North Macedonia, didn't recommend additional restrictions against the coronavirus be put in place concluding the country is in green zone having enough capacities to treat COVID-19 patients. The number of new COVID-19 cases has been on the rise reaching 79.9%, said the top body. "According to the methodology to assess the COVID-19 risk, the percentage of hospitalizations, the percentage of available hospital beds and the number of patients with severe illness and COVID-19 fatalities are also taken into consideration. It was concluded that North Macedonia is in the green zone having enough capacities for treatment of COVID-19 patients. The number of new cases increased by 79.9%," said the Health Ministry. Discussing the availability of COVID-19 tests, the Commission recommended double increase in testing facilities and monitoring of the situation so as to boost the capacities where needed. At the moment, the Commission doesn't recommend the introduction of additional restrictions. The body urges the citizens to stay safe, avoid visits to closed and unventilated premises except when necessary and in such instances to wear masks and maintain distance.