Minister Haxhiu writes a letter to the correctional officers, thanks them and asks for commitment against COVID-19 pandemic

In this letter, Minister Haxhiu asked for increased care in the correctional institutions during this time as, according to her, experts and doctors in the country have estimated that the following weeks will be more difficult for our country in the fight against this pandemic.

Minister Haxhiu’s letter:

Dear officers of correctional institutions,

Women and men who have so far been in the highest line of duty,

Allow me that through this letter to thank you once again for the great work and commitment you have all put in and are continuing to do so that  the COVID-19 pandemic is not spread in correctional institutions. Through this maximum commitment, you have protected the health and lives of prisoners. It is because of your work and commitment during this time that we do not have one single prisoner affected by the coronavirus today. We would not have had the same situation if there had been negligence on your part. We have already entered a critical phase. According to our experts and doctors, the following weeks will be the most difficult for the country.

The institutions of the Republic of Kosovo are already calling for us not to break the rules or violate the decisions aimed at stopping the spread of this virus, which is taking lives and because of which thousands of others are fighting for their lives.

Any irresponsible action of ours could jeopardize people’s lives. As officers of correctional institutions, you must continue to be a good example of respect for the measures taken by the institutions.

What I ask from each one of you in these difficult times for the country is vigilance and a high level of responsibility.

In the premises where you work, do not stay even for a moment without gloves and protective masks.

After working hours, go to your homes, stay clean and keep your distance; do not allow anyone to visit you and do not visit anyone. It is not the time for family or friendly visits. Any action contrary to the established rules jeopardizes your health, the health of your family, the prisoners, and the entire society.

Given the circumstances, I have not been able to meet with many of You, but I believe that we will soon overcome this situation and continue the good work that we have left in half.

I wish you well in your work, I wish you to be in line of duty as you have been so far.

Let’s respect the rules of the institutions, let’s help the medical staff who is doing the impossible in the most difficult moments for our country.

Together we will succeed!

Sincerely,