Croatia COVID-19 Update October 14: 748 New Cases, 3,210 Active

October 14, 2020 — In the past 24 hours, Croatia reported 748 new COVID-19 cases. There are currently 3,210 active cases. Four have died. There are 16,598 people in self-isolation.

Visual display and new COVID-19 cases in Croatia. — koronavirus.hr

Follow this link for all Daily Croatia updates on the COVID-19 pandemic. UPDATED: 15:00 CET (Central European Time)

COVID-19 testing centers in Croatia here. Interactive map of testing centers here.

Croatia COVID-19 Quick Access

Current COVID-19 Data
Cumulative COVID-19 Data
Neighboring Countries New & Active COVID-19 Cases
COVID-19 Case Count by Croatia County
Croatia City & County COVID-19 Details
COVID-19 News in Past 48 Hours
Travel from Croatia
Travel to Croatia
European Union COVID-19 Statistics
Croatia Health Updates & COVID-19 Tracking
World Live Updates
World Statistics & Pandemic Information

Current COVID-19 Data

748 – New cases
3,210 – Active cases
441 – Treated in hospitals
27 – On ventilators
4 – Deceased
308 – Recovered
6,448– Tested
16,598 – In self-isolation

Cumulative COVID-19 Data

21,741 – Total cases (since 25.02.20)
18,197 – Total recovered (since 25.02.20)
334 – Total deceased (since 25.02.20)
372,683 – Total tested (since 25.02.20)

Neighboring Countries New & Active COVID-19 Cases

Source: Worldometers here.

COVID-19 Case Count by Croatia County

Sources: Index here, koronavirus.hr here, and counties below. Google Translate plugin download here.

Croatia City & County COVID-19 Details

In Dubrovnik-Neretva County (16) – 14 people from Dubrovnik were infected, and 11 of them have an established epidemiological connection. One woman from Ston with an established epidemiological connection and a man from Mljet are also positive. Among the 12 recovered, nine are from Dubrovnik, one each from Konavle and Ploče, as well as one person who does not reside in the county. Thirteen (13) people are being treated for COVID-19 in the Dubrovnik hospital. 483 people are in self-isolation, and in the past 24 hours, one violation of that measure was recorded.
In Split-Dalmatia County (128) – from Split 54, Dicmo 5, Dugi Rat 3, Hrvace 2, Gradac 1, Imotski 7, Kaštela 5, Klis 1, Makarska 1, Muć 4, Omiš 4, Otok 1, Podstrana 2, Prgomet 1, Seget 1, Sinj 12, Solin 15, Šestanovac 1, Trilj 4, Vrlika 3 and Vrgorac 1 person. Seventy-nine (79) are contacts of infected people. There are 26 people hospitalized at the Clinical Hospital in Split, while 1 person is on a ventilator. A total of 1520 people are in self-isolation.
In Zagreb City (211) – 99 were known to be infected by contact with previously COVID-positive individuals. Seven people may have been exposed at family ceremonies and gatherings, and seven people came from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denmark, Slovenia, Russia, India, Albania and Serbia. Five people may have been exposed during outings, one may have been exposed during religious events, and three may have been exposed during sports activities. Epidemiological treatment for 25 people is still ongoing, and of these new cases, nine are health professionals. A positive test result was found in six students, one teacher and one assistant in primary school, and four secondary school students. The measure of self-isolation was determined for 150 students and three primary school teachers and for 82 secondary school students. There are currently 28 people in quarantine in the City of Zagreb and 4576 people are in self-isolation.
Zagreb Deputy Mayor doc.dr.sc. Olivera Majić, when asked by journalists about COVID-19 wardens, pointed out that these are not traffic and utility wardens who are under the jurisdiction of the city office. “These are people who will be hired by caterers, in public city areas, in charge of implementing epidemiological measures. I hereby appeal to all organizers of the gathering who will contact us from today, to clearly state who is the responsible person and who is the warden (name, surname, OIB and contact). This is a big blow to health and the economy. This is unprecedented and we are constantly trying to apply new rules to existing measures, following the current situation, while adhering to legal regulations,” said Deputy Majić.

COVID-19 News in Past 48 Hours

New Epidemiological Measures for the City of Zagreb

Considering the current epidemiological situation in the Zagreb area and the measures adopted by the National Staff yesterday, the city headquarters, at the suggestion of the Teaching Institute for Public Health “Dr. Andrija Štampar”, and with the consent of Mayor Milan Bandić, adopted a program of measures for the City of Zagreb:

Mandatory use of face masks or medical masks in all enclosed spaces (where public or economic activities are performed and events, cultural and other programs, religious and other social gatherings take place).
It is mandatory to use face masks or medical masks in open spaces where it is not possible to maintain a physical distance of at least two meters.
At all social and public gatherings (events, performances, masses, rituals, exhibitions, sports competitions and other social and public gatherings) it is mandatory to comply with all epidemiological measures prescribed by the National Civil Protection Headquarters.
Increasing the number of vehicles (trams and buses) in public city transport to the extent possible, given the capacity of the Zagreb electric tram.
Strengthening supervision measures at informal gatherings in the city of Zagreb (in front of the Croatian National Theater, in front of restaurants, in student settlements and elsewhere).
Organizers of all social gatherings and owners of catering facilities are responsible for implementing epidemiological measures.
In homes for the elderly and infirm owned by the City of Zagreb, wherever possible, organize shift work. There are also changes to visitation and excursion regulations. More information here.

As of October 24, Thirty Percent More Public Transport Capacity to Zagreb Cemeteries

Deputy Mayor doc.dr.sc. Olivera Majić announced that on the eve of All Saints’ Day (November 1), and from October 24, the capacity of public transport to cemeteries will be increased by 30%. “We ask our fellow citizens to carefully plan to go to the cemetery in order to avoid the biggest crowds in those days as much as possible and thus protect their health and the health of all of us.”

Croatia National Headquarters New Safety Measures

Interior Minister and Chief of the National Civil Protection Headquarters Davor Božinović announced on Monday that wearing masks indoors would be obligatory and social gatherings attended by more than 50 people would be restricted. “We are introducing the obligation to wear masks indoors, where people come into contact with each other, and it is not possible to maintain a physical distance of at least two meters,” Božinović said at a noon press conference of the National Civil Protection Headquarters.
“Citizens are obliged to use face masks or medical masks in the correct way all the time – over the mouth and nose,” he added.
Masks must be worn by employees of healthcare institutions and people visiting patients, employees of social welfare institutions providing accommodation services and visitors to users, drivers and other employees in public transport and passengers in public transport. They should also be worn by employees and customers in stores, employees in the catering industry who come into contact with guests or participate in serving or preparing food, drinks and beverages, guests in catering establishments, except while sitting in their seats and consume food, drinks or beverages, etc.
Božinović said that special recommendations have been made for all gatherings where more than 50 people are expected, and they relate to professional artistic performances and programs, amateur cultural and artistic performances and programs, cinema screenings, sports competitions, gatherings during weddings, funerals, the last farewell and laying of urns, religious rites, exhibitions in museums, galleries and other exhibition spaces.

Other Croatia COVID-19 Updates

Due to the coronavirus epidemic, the influenza vaccination will start earlier this year in Croatia, in mid-October. A total of 590,000 doses of vaccine were ordered, and a vaccination plan is being prepared in compliance with all epidemiological measures. Contact information for pharmacies which offering vaccinations here.
Several Croatia counties have implemented safety measures in an attempt to control the transmission of COVID-19. Those include reducing the number of participants at weddings, funerals, wakes, and other private and public events. A full summary of county measures can be found here.

Travel from Croatia

A new website, canitravel.net, which updates COVID-19 travel restrictions and country entry requirements worldwide, can be accessed here.

The following countries have placed Croatia on their COVID-19 red lists which means that a negative PCR test and/or a 14-day quarantine is required upon entry. Countries that have placed Croatia on their orange lists are not recommending travel to Croatia.

Hungary has barred entry from foreign countries effective September 1, except for transit.

Austria
Belgium (Split-Dalmatia and Šibenik-Knin Counties)
Cyprus
Denmark (Orange List – 14-day quarantine upon return)
Finland (Orange List)
Hungary (Barring entry from foreign countries beginning September 1)
Latvia
Lithuania
Germany (Split-Dalmatia, Požega-Slavonia, Dubrovnik-Neretva, Virovitica-Podravina, Brod-Posavina, and Lika-Senj Counties)
Iceland
Ireland
Netherlands (Orange List – Travel not recommended, 14-day quarantine recommended upon return)
Norway
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Switzerland
United Kingdom

Travel to Croatia

A new website, canitravel.net, which updates COVID-19 travel restrictions and country entry requirements worldwide, can be accessed here.

All EU/EEA citizens and EU/EEA permanent residents (EU 27 + UK + Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, as well as Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, and the Vatican) can freely enter Croatia as of July 1, without restrictions. Non-EU/EEA citizens, or citizens from third countries (including US citizens) must meet certain conditions to enter (see below).

Enter Croatia Online Form

To expedite border crossing, travelers are advised to fill out the Enter Croatia website here before arriving at the border.

COVID-19 PCR Test or Self-Isolation Required for Third-Country Nationals

This applies to third-country national passengers entering Croatia for permitted tourism or other business reasons or who have other economic interests, as well as people traveling for educational purposes.

These passengers may enter Croatia without the obligation of self-isolation upon presentation of a negative nasal and pharynx swab test for COVID-19, not older than 48 hours (starting from the time of taking the swab until arrival at the border crossing), or with the obligation of 14 days quarantine/self-isolation if they do not have a negative PCR test.

If third-country nationals have a test older than 48 hours upon entering Croatia, they will be allowed to enter Croatia. However, they will be required to self-isolate and test again in Croatia at their own expense. The above also applies to passengers and crew members on yachts. People who do not present a negative PCR test result are subject to a mandatory 14-day quarantine/self-isolation measure.

People who have a negative PCR test, and are on the self-isolation list, whether they’ve been on the list for seven days or have re-tested because they had a test older than 48 hours when entering Croatia, are to be removed from the self-isolation list.

Full instructions for entering Croatia here, which are currently valid until October 15. Frequently asked questions here.

Croatia By Car

Border crossing wait times (provided by HAK) here.
Traffic report, map and cams (provided by HAK) here.

Croatia By Bus

GetByBus a one-stop resource for bus schedules and tickets (multiple bus lines) here.
Flixbus offers several domestic and international routes here.

Croatia By Train

HAK railway traffic and line information here.
Croatian Railways (HŽPP) schedule updates here.

Croatia by Ferry

HAK ferry traffic and line information here.
Jadrolinija ferry timetable and tickets here.
Kapetan Luka high speed ferry timetable and tickets here.

By Plane

Brač – Brač Airport and flight information here.
Dubrovnik – Dubrovnik Airport and flight information here with health and safety measures here.
Lošinj – Lošinj Airport and flight schedules here.
Osijek – Osijek Airport and flight schedules (in Croatian) here.
Pula – Pula Airport and flight information here.
Rijeka – Rijeka Airport and flight information here.
Split – Split Airport and flight information here.
Zadar – Zadar Airport and flight information here.
Zagreb – Franjo Tuđman Airport and flight information here with health and safety measures here.

European Union COVID-19 Statistics

Information on the COVID-19 situation and maps can be found on the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control website here. Note that COVID-19 testing varies greatly among countries. For comparison, Malta has tested over 65 percent of their total population for COVID-19, while Croatia has tested over 9 percent.

14-day cumulative number of COVID-19 cases per 100,000.

Croatia Health Updates & COVID-19 Tracking

Koronavirus.hr (daily update at 10:00 CET in English) here, Facebook here, Twitter here and YouTube here.
Croatian Institute of Public Health (daily updates at 15:00 CET in Croatian) here.
COVID-19 INFO CROATIA well-moderated Facebook group providing rolling updates here.
CroatiaCovid19.info launched by HUT (Croatian Tourism Association) updates COVID-19 cases by region here.

World Live Updates

CNN updates can be found here .
The Guardian updates are here.
Al Jazeera updates are available here.

World Statistics & Pandemic Information

Johns Hopkins international map tracking spread of COVID-19 here.
Worldometers spreadsheets and charts here.
World Health Organization (WHO) updates here.