Croatia COVID-19 Update October 15: 793 New Cases, 3,562 Active

October 15, 2020 — In the past 24 hours, Croatia reported 793 new COVID-19 cases. There are currently 3,562 active cases. Ten have died. There are 17,805 people in self-isolation.

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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

793 – New cases
3,562 – Active cases
439 – Treated in hospitals
26 – On ventilators
10 – Deceased
431 – Recovered
6,696– Tested
17,805 – In self-isolation

Cumulative COVID-19 Data

22,534 – Total cases (since 25.02.20)
18,628 – Total recovered (since 25.02.20)
344 – Total deceased (since 25.02.20)
379,379 – 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 (20) – six men and one woman from Dubrovnik (an epidemiological link has been established for three), two men from the Dubrovnik Parish, one man from Konavle (an epidemiological link has been established), five men and two women from Metković (for four established epidemiological connections), a man and woman from Kula Norinska (established epidemiological connection) and a woman from Ploče. Eighteen (18) people recovered – 11 from Dubrovnik, three from Kula Norinska, one from Metković, one from Župa dubrovačka and two people who do not reside in the county. Fourteen (14) people are hospitalized at OB Dubrovnik. There are 499 people in self-isolation.
In Split-Dalmatia County (80) – from Split 34, Imotski 2, Kaštela 5, Komiža 1, Omiš 2, Sinj 10, Solin 5, Trilj 3, Trogir 1, Vrgorac 3, Vrlika 1, Dicmo 2, Dugi Rat 1, Hrvace 1, Muć 7, Podstrana 1 and Proložac 1 person. Thirty-six (36) are contacts of infected people. There are 28 people hospitalized at the Clinical Hospital in Split, while 2 people are on ventilators. A total of 1,577 people are in self-isolation. The director of the Teaching Institute for Public Health of the Split-Dalmatia County, Željka Karin, warned of micro hotspots. “In Sinj, we even have entire families that have fallen ill,” she pointed out on N1.
In Zagreb City (211) – nine people are health workers, two users of a home for the elderly, two students and three employees from primary schools and four students from secondary schools. Home users are infected during hospitalization, so they are currently in the hospital and not in the home. Head of the City Health Office, Vjekoslav Jeleč, reported that the primary health care system in Zagreb was working at full intensity and that 342 people had sought help in outpatient clinics, 391 people had been referred for testing, and eight had a self-isolation measure. He added that 28 foreign students are in quarantine in Tomislavac. These are mostly Spaniards.
In Lika-Senj County (69) – All newly infected people are from Gospić, of which 61 are residents of the Home for the Elderly and the Infirm of and 4 are employees. Other positive people are the contacts of previously ill people.
In Karlovac County (56) – Out of the total number of patients, 11 of them are residents of the Home for the Elderly and the Infirm.

COVID-19 News in Past 48 Hours

Pulmonologist Sasa Sric, who is positive for COVID-19, said that the numbers are alarming and that everything together seems to be moving towards exponential growth. “If we get to the figure of 1,000 a day and that figure lasts about ten days, that would mean 10,000 patients in 10 days and given the number of those who would end up in treatment, in intensive care units, our system would not be able to handle it. This is not fear, but this is a number we have to worry about,” he told N1.
At Sveti duh Hospital in Zagreb, 15 doctors have COVID-19. As confirmed for N1 by Višnja Nesek Adam, the head of the Clinic for Anesthesiology, Resuscitation and Intensive Care, that hospital has five more infected employees.

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
Cyprus
Denmark (Orange List)
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)
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.

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