The State Statistical Office (SSO) denied Thursday media reports it has asked for a postponement of the Census due to the coronavirus situation.
The SSO said it is preparing for the field activities that will take place in accordance with the projected timelines.
All measures stipulated in the Protocol adopted by the Commission for Contagious Diseases and the Government are observed and they guarantee the security of all Census stakeholders. The Census will begin on 1 April 2021, reads the press release.