Croatia COVID-19 Update October 27: 1,413 New Cases, 11,311 Active

October 27, 2020 — In the past 24 hours, Croatia reported 1,413 new COVID-19 cases. There are currently 11,311 active cases. Eighteen have died. There are 27,720 people in self-isolation.

Follow this link for all Daily Croatia updates on the COVID-19 pandemic. UPDATED: 19:00 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 County COVID-19 Update Links
Croatia City & County COVID-19 Details
COVID-19 News in Past 48 Hours
Croatia National Headquarters New Safety Measures
Recommendations for Employers
Other Croatia COVID-19 Announcements
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

1,413 – New cases
11,311 – Active cases
897 – Treated in hospitals
57 – On ventilators
18 – Deceased
1,003 – Recovered
8,185 – Tested
27,720 – In self-isolation

Cumulative COVID-19 Data

38,621 – Total cases (since 25.02.20)
26,840 – Total recovered (since 25.02.20)
470 – Total deceased (since 25.02.20)
457,726 – Total tested (since 25.02.20)

Neighboring Countries New & Active COVID-19 Cases

Source: Worldometers here.

Neighboring Counties New & Active COVID-19 Cases.

COVID-19 Case Count by Croatia County

Sources: Index here, koronavirus.hr here, and counties below. Google Translate plugin download here. NOTE: This is to demonstrate how the numbers can differ from each source.

Croatia City & County COVID-19 Details

In Dubrovnik-Neretva County (72/70) – 16 men and 14 women from Dubrovnik (14 have established connections), eight men and eight women from Metković (eight have established connections), four men and five women from the Dubrovnik Parish (six have established connections), one man and one woman from Ston (one has an established connection), two men from Korčula, Orebić and Ploče (for all established connections), two men from Opuzen (for one established connection), one woman from Smokvica (established connection), one man each from the Dubrovnik littoral and Mljet, one woman from Blato and one woman who does not have a residence in the county (established connection). Twenty-seven (27) people recovered: 19 from Dubrovnik, five from Metković and three from the Dubrovnik Parish. Twenty-one (21) people are hospitalized in OB Dubrovnik. There are 828 people in self-isolation.
In Istra County (51/46) – 23 people are imported cases [Rijeka (15), the Republic of Italy (4), the Republic of Slovenia (2), Bosnia and Herzegovina (2)]. Sixteen (16) people were already in self-isolation measures or in close contact with an already known positive person.
In Primorje-Gorski Kotar County (89/125) – This was the line in front of the “drive-in” testing center today.

“Drive-in” COVID-19 Testing Center in Rijeka | Pavel Penev

In Split-Dalmatia County (230/230) – from Split 87, Imotski 6, Kaštela 13, Makarska 2, Omis 8 , Sinj 29, Solin 13, Trilj 9, Trogir 6, Dicmo 2, Dugi Rat 9, Dugopolje 1, Gradac 1, Hrvace 4, Klisa 1, Lokvicici 1, Lovrec 1, Marina 1, Nerezisca 2, Otok 2, Podbablje 9, Podstrana 4, Proložac 6, Runovići 5, Šestanovac 1, Zadvarje 1, Zagvozd 2, Zmijavaci 2 and Cista Provo 2 people. One hundred eight 108 people are contacts of previously infected. There are 71 people hospitalized at KBC Split, while 6 people are on ventilators. A total of 2036 people are in self-isolation.
In Zagreb City (280/211) – In the past 24 hours at NZJZ “Dr. Andrija Štampar” 1240 COVID-19 tests were performed and 211 new cases were recorded. Of the above, 351 are from previous days, and 47 people are from October 26. One hundred fourteen (114) have a negative epidemiological anamnesis so far, 199 are contacts of COVID + persons, and three were exposed at non-family ceremonies and gatherings. One person arrived from another county, 11 people are wards/staff of nursing homes, and for 52 people the processing is still ongoing. Nine people may have been exposed at the workplace, one during hospitalization, four people arrived from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Serbia and Germany. Exposure during sports activities is possible for three people, and one person left Croatia before contacting the epidemiological service. A total of 1,858 people are waiting for processing. A measure of self-isolation was imposed on 1,047 people. In seven homes for the elderly and infirm in the city of Zagreb, the positive findings of three users, four health workers and seven non-health workers were confirmed. During the past day, a positive test result was found in 21 students and five primary school teachers and 23 students and three secondary school teachers. The measure of self-isolation was determined for 503 primary school students and 504 secondary school students. There are 24 people in the Quarantine of the City of Zagreb. There are a total of 8,492 people in self-isolation.

COVID-19 News in Past 48 Hours

Beroš: I have ordered a complete mobilization of the health care system. “The current situation with COVID-19 is forcing us all in the health care system to mobilize, from primary care physicians, emergency care, public health institutes to all hospitals that care for all sufferers. As Minister of Health, I ordered the complete mobilization of the entire public health system in Croatia. This is precisely the time to show a true commitment to our calling,” said Vili Beros via his Facebook profile.
Capak’s deputy: 80 percent of those infected are in the working population. A new package of COVID-19 protection measures goes into effect today, according to Marija Bubaš, Assistant Director of CNIPH on Dobro jutro, Hrvatska. She pointed out that minor cases of illness will be housed in the Arena center, but that she hopes that we will not need that capacity. “I have to mention regarding the new measures, that working from home is encouraged, because the distribution of the disease is such that 80 per cent of those infected are in the working population,” she said.
What’s the situation in hospitals? “The situation is getting more complicated by the moment. Nurses are tested every day if they come in contact. It is worrying that they are waiting for the results for two days,” said Mario Gazić, President of the Croatian Chamber of Nurses, on Studio 4 on HRT.
Self-isolation shortened to 10 days. The Croatian Institute of Public Health has published new criteria for testing for COVID-19, isolation termination and quarantine. According to the new criteria, self-isolation has been shortened from two weeks to 10 days.
According to doctors, the situation in the Dubrava Hospital is extremely worrying because the hospital lacks medicines and food, which is why Dr. Božo Radić resigned, as Index unofficially learned. “Despite the exceptional personal efforts I have made to care for patients, I believe that they are not being adequately cared for.The fact that they have not been provided with the necessary care is not a because of my personal commitment and effort,” read the doctor’s letter.
At Sunday’s press conference, Minister of the Interior Davor Bozinovic also indicated that special instructions would be given to employers. “Employers are obliged to ban people with fever, dry cough and shortness of breath from coming to work. Physical contact between employees should be reduced and work from home should be implemented when possible, staggered working hours and shift work should also be introduced. In addition, reducing meetings is also recommended to the least extent possible,” Bozinovic added.

Croatia National Headquarters New Safety Measures

Ban on holding all public events and gatherings where more than 50 people are in one place.
A maximum of 30 people may be present at wedding ceremonies.
A maximum of 30 people may be present at funerals, final farewells and urn placements.
A maximum of 15 people may be present at other private ceremonies.
Sports competitions may only be held without spectators.
Public events and gatherings and ceremonies of any kind can last up to 22:00 CET, except for wedding ceremonies, which can last up to 00:00 CET.
Gatherings and ceremonies held in catering facilities may last until the end of working hours of the catering facility which are determined by the decision of the Civil Protection Headquarters of Croatia.
Obligation to submit notifications on the holding of all public events, gatherings and ceremonies, where more than 30 people are expected, to the appropriate service of the Directorate of Civil Protection.
Obligation to keep written records of participants in all public events, gatherings and ceremonies attended by more than 15 people. Minister of the Interior Davor Božinović explained that the obligation to keep written records of participants does not apply to professional artistic performances, religious ceremonies, exhibitions because there are provisions for them which follow a special protocol.
Ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages from 00:00 to 6:00 CET.
Mandatory use of face masks or medical masks outdoors when it is not possible to maintain a physical distance of at least 1.5 meters.
Mandatory use of face masks or medical masks when entering and spending time in cemeteries.

Recommendations for Employers

Reduce physical contact between employees, whenever possible.
Introduce working from home, when possible given the nature of the work.
Introduce staggered working hours where possible.
Organize work in shifts and groups where possible.
Reduce the number of in-person meetings to a minimum.

Control over the implementation of this decision of the Croatian Institute of Public Health will be carried out by officers of the Directorate of Civil Protection, inspectors of the State Inspectorate, police officers and civil protection headquarters.

If a particular division of an individual local unit and area of (regional) self-government has determined a less-severe epidemiological measure than the measures prescribed by this decision, this decision shall override those measures.

Other Croatia COVID-19 Announcements

The National Civil Protection Headquarters announced new safety measures which go into effect on Monday, October 26. More information here. Compliance with the measures will be monitored by Civil Protection Directorate officers, inspectors, police officers and civil protection headquarters. Speaking about the fines for those who do not adhere to the safety measures, Bozinovic reported that about 1,000,000 HRK (131,947 EUR) fines have been written so far, and added that the point is for everyone to comply with the safety measures.
A new location for COVID-19 testing in Zagreb opened in the eastern parking lot of the Zagreb Fair. Director of the Zagreb Institute of Public Health Zvonimir Sostar says testing at the new location could begin by the end of the week. The new COVID-19 testing site at the Zagreb Fair should reduce the current crowds at the checkpoint in Mirogojska Street. Testing at the new location will be conducted daily from 8:00 to 11:00 CET.
The Institute of Public Health (NZJZ) “Dr. Andrija Štampar” announced a new model of taking COVID-19 swabs, and testing will be available only with an advance order online. Orders for COVID-19 testing are available on the Dr. Andrija Štampar website here or directly here. People will be able to select the testing date and testing is available from Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 14:00 CET. On Sundays and public holidays, testing will take place from 8:00 to 14:00 CET.
Due to the coronavirus epidemic, the influenza vaccination started earlier this year in Croatia, in mid-October. A total of 590,000 doses of vaccine were ordered, and a vaccination plan has been 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, Lika-Senj, Karlovac, Zagreb, Osijek-Baranja, Varazdin, and Bjelovar Bilogora)
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 November 2. 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 71 percent of their total population for COVID-19, while Croatia has tested nearly 11 percent.

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

14-day COVID-19 case notification rate 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.

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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