Iohannis said the danger has not passed and the epidemic was not showing signs of slowing, thus restrictions would remain in place.
Under state of emergency, the government may cap prices on medicines, medical equipment, food, energy, sanitation services and fuels. Romania first declared state of emergency on March 16. Parliament is expected to vote Thursday on the extension decree.
Romania had 6,879 confirmed Covid–19 cases Tuesday afternoon and 351 coronavirus-related deaths.