November 22, 2020 — In the past 24 hours, Croatia reported 3,308 new COVID-19 cases. There are currently 19,985 active cases. Forty-nine (49) have died. There are 43,023 people in self-isolation.
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Current COVID-19 Data
3,308 – New cases
19,985 – Active cases
2,013 – Treated in hospitals
223 – On ventilators
49 – Deceased
2,353 – Recovered
9,216 – Tested
43,023 – In self-isolation
Cumulative COVID-19 Data
103,718 – Total cases (since 25.02.20)
82,380 – Total recovered (since 25.02.20)
1,353– Total deceased (since 25.02.20)
676,965 – Total tested (since 25.02.20)
COVID-19 Case Count by Croatia County
Sources: Index here, koronavirus.hr here, and counties below. Google Translate plugin download here.
Details on the birth years of deceased COVID-19 patients on the koronavirus.hr Twitter page here. Note that national and county numbers for new and active cases often differ and sometimes greatly.
Croatia County COVID-19 Update Links
These are direct links to the county websites for COVID-19 daily reports. Note that not all counties provide updates on a daily basis. Google Translate plugin download here.
Bjelovar-Bilogora County
Brod-Posavina County
Dubrovnik-Neretva County
Istria County
Karlovac County
Koprivnica-Križevci County
Krapina-Zagorje County
Lika-Senj County
Međimurje County
Osijek-Baranja County
Požega-Slavonia County
Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
Šibenik-Knin County
Sisak-Moslovina County
Split-Dalmatia County
Varaždin County
Virovitica-Podravina County
Vukovar-Srijem County
Zadar County
Zagreb City
Zagreb County
Croatia County COVID-19 Details
Dubrovnik-Neretva County
In Dubrovnik-Neretva County (77/92) – out of 285 tests, 92 were positive for COVID-19 (32%). There are 53 people from Konavle, 13 people from Metković, ten from Dubrovnik, four from Blato, two each from Župa dubrovačka, Ploče, Kula Norinska, Orebić. , one each from Opuzen and Vela Luka and two people who do not reside in the county. A total of 36 men and 56 wome were infected, and an epidemiological link was found for 76 of them. Thirty (30) people recovered: 13 from Dubrovnik, five from Metković, three from Konavle, two from Slivno and one person each from the Dubrovnik Parish, Ploče, Opuzen, Zažablje, Vela Luka, Trpanj and Smokvica. Forty-seven (47) people tested are hospitalized at OB Dubrovnik. Seven patients require intensive care, one patient is on a ventilator – non-invasive ventilation, and six are on invasive ventilation. There are 750 people in self-isolation.
The Civil Protection Headquarters of the Dubrovnik-Neretva County points out that a total of 51 COVID-19 cases were recorded at the Home for the Elderly in Konavle. Of these, eight are employees of the Home, and 43 are residents.
Istra County
In Istra County (80/72) – 54 people were already in self-isolation or in close contact of an already known positive person. Epidemiologically, 7 cases were imported from the following areas: Rijeka (2), Zagreb (1), Požega (1), Slovenia (2), Italy (1). Forty-seven have recovered. There are 397 people in self-isolation.
Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
In Primorje-Gorski Kotar County (294/270) – The KBC Directorate Office reports that 97 people are hospitalized, 9 of whom are on ventilators.
Split-Dalmatia County
In Split-Dalmatia County (306) – out of a total of 905 processed tests, there are 306 COVID-19 cases (34%) — from Split 106, Imotski 2, Kaštela 25, Makarska 3, Omiš 12, Sinj 37, Solin 15 , Stari Grad 5, Supetar 1, Trilj 20, Trogir 5, Vrgorac 2, Vrlika 3, Dicmo 3, Dugi Rat 3, Dugpolje 6, Hrvace 13, Jelsa 5, Klisa 2, Marina 1, Muc 2, Okrug 1, Otok 10 , Podbablje 1, Podgora 1, Podstrana 5, Runovići 1, Seget 3, Sutivan 1, Šestanovac 2, Šolta 7, Zadvarje 2 and Zmijavci 1 person. One hundred twenty-six (126) people are contacts of previously infected. There are 150 people hospitalized at KBC Split, while 15 people are on ventilators. A total of 2487 people are in self-isolation.
Zadar County
In Zadar County (91/130) – there are 130 new cases out of 326 tested (40%). They are from Zadar (64), Biograd (2), Benkovac (6), Nin (2), Obrovac (3), Pag (1) and the municipalities of Bibinje (8), Galovac (1), Jasenice 3), Kali (4), Kolan (1), Novigrad (6), Pakostane (1), Pasman (1), Policnik (2), Posedarje (2), Preko (2), Privlaka (2), Sali 7), Stankovci (1), Sukosan (3), Sv. Filip i Jakov (1), Vir (2) and Zemunik Donji (5). Two thousand one hundred sixty-five (2165) people are in isolation and self-isolation
Zagreb City
In Zagreb City (560) – 1268 tests for COVID-19 were processed, of which 506 were positive (40%). Employees of the Epidemiology Service successfully contacted 520 people. Self-isolation was imposed on 969 people. Out of 520 treated positive people: 175 have a negative epidemiological history so far, 211 people are contacts of COVID-19 + persons, six people arrived from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Germany, Slovenia and Austria.
Twenty-three (23) people are residents/employees of elderly homes and other social welfare institutions. In two people, exposure during family gatherings was possible. Positive results for 10 residents and eight employees were confirmed in homes for the elderly and infirm in Zagreb and other social institutions. Positive test results were confirmed for 20 students and seven primary school teachers and 27 secondary school students. Self-isolation was determined for 433 primary school students and 475 secondary school students. There are 22 people in quarantine in Zagreb.
Zagreb County
In Zagreb County (294/321) – there are new cases in the following cities/towns — 60 Samobor, 23 Sveta Nedelja, 31 Zaprešić, 13 Jastrebarsko, 22 Velika Gorica, 22 Ivanić-Grad, 30 Dugo Selo, 11 Vrbovec, 19 Sveti Ivan Zelina, municipalities – 18 Brdovec, 16 Bistra, 5 Jakovlje, 1 Luka, 3 Marija Gorica, 4 Pušća, 3 Dubravica, 6 Klinča Sela, 1 Stupnik, 6 Pisarovina, 2 Žumberak, 2 Krašić, 2 Kravarsko, 2 Kloštar Ivanić, 3 Križ, 4 Brckovljani, 7 Rugvica, 4 Dubrava, 1 Rakovec. Self-isolation was prescribed for students in 9 grades of primary schools and 2 grades of secondary schools. There are 2 positive residents in the home for the elderly in Zaprešić, and one resident in the home from Vrbovečka Dubrava.
COVID-19 News in Past 48 Hours
Varaždin, Međimurje Counties at Top of Europe for Number of Infected Per 100,000 People
For the fifth day in a row, Varaždin County is at the top of European regions with the highest number of newly infected within seven days per 100,000 inhabitants with values above 900. The neighboring Međimurje County came in second with a seven-day incidence of 862, which further confirms very pronounced local transmission.
Molecular biologist Igor Stagljar: Croatia Approach to COVID-19 Similar to US Government Policy
“The overall current situation in Croatia regarding COVID-19 now completely reminds me of the attitude of the current US government towards this pandemic, because in the last two months the (Croatian) Government has not shown any empathy and understanding for the current situation. This is a pity because the Government kept the situation under control during the first lockdown from March to May this year. I praised them with all my mouth until mid-October, but now, unfortunately, I can’t do it anymore,” says Štagljar.
“I think that after this pandemic is over, someone will have to answer for all the people who lost their lives due to the negligence of our authorities and the incorrect advice of a few scientists and “trained” epidemiologists from the Scientific Council. It is high time that things begin to change drastically, because otherwise if this behavior continues until the vaccine is available in Croatia in the first quarter of 2021, there will be thousands dead,” concludes Štagljar.
Get Vaccinated for COVID-19: Almost 60 Percent of Surveyed Croatian Citizens Say No
According to the latest survey, almost 60 percent of Croatians do not intend to get vaccinated once the COVID-19 vaccine becomes available. More precisely, 36 percent of Croats will probably not get vaccinated, and 21 percent of them – will not for sure! As the main reason, they state “that they do not trust the vaccine until it is proven safe”. Women and young people are leading the resistance. Thus, 61 percent of female respondents will not be vaccinated, nor will 72 percent under the age of 29.
Zagreb Police Raid and Close Two Cafes, Find One COVID-19 Positive Person
Several catering and night clubs in the Maksimir area and in Donji Svetice were hit by a raid conducted by Zagreb police officers in cooperation with the State Inspectorate and the Inspection Service of the Zagreb Regional Civil Protection Office. The clubs were working after permitted hours, and had too many guests and a lack of space. Among more than 170 people they discovered one COVID-19 positive patron, who had violated stay-at-home self-isolation orders.
Split Clinical Hospital Only Admitting COVID-19 Patients Who Need Oxygen
Infectologist Dr. Ivo Ivić, Head of the Clinic for Infectious Diseases, explains that, unlike at the beginning of the epidemic, only the most critically ill patients are currently being admitted to hospitals, for necessary oxygen treatment. “Namely, it is the only therapy for COVID-19 that cannot be administered at home. Approximately 75 to 80 percent of patients in our hospital are on oxygen. Namely, all patients suspected of having COVID-19 should first be examined by their family doctor who will measure their oxygen level and assess whether they should go to the hospital. This is to minimize the congestion of emergency hospital admissions,” revealed Dr. Ivic.
Međimurje County Starts Rapid Antigen Testing This Week
These are rapid tests, not PCR tests, they will be conducted in several primary and several secondary schools according to established criteria. About 2,500 people will be tested to get a clearer picture of the situation in schools — and to determine whether the virus is detectable in children with mild or no symptoms.
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.
US Embassy COVID-19 Information page can be found here.
Croatia National Headquarters New Safety Measures
Croatia has officially closed night clubs, night bars, discos, casinos and slot machine clubs. Stores and businesses allowed to remain open must adhere to the capacities prescribed by Civil Protection Headquarters. They have also reduced the allowed size of events and gatherings.
A translation of these measures from the official post on koronavirus.hr, which can be found here. This decision goes into effect at midnight on November 22, 2020 and applies until December 15, 2020.
Other Croatia COVID-19 Announcements
Zagreb Offers Free Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Testing Beginning Monday, November 23
As of Monday, November 23, the City of Zagreb will start mass antigen testing for COVID-19, the results of which will be obtained in 15 minutes. There are currently 50,000 tests available. More information about making appointments, procedures, testing sites, contact information and hours of operation here.
New Testing Procedures at Dr. Andrija Stampar, Telephone Lines for People in Self-Isolation
The Institute of Public Health “Dr. Andrija Štampar” informs citizens that a new Call Center has been opened for people in self-isolation in order to improve the monitoring of persons who have been in contact with people with COVID-19, and the telephone numbers are:
01/46 96 308
01/55 63 102
01/46 96 315
email: [email protected]
The working hours of the call center are seven days a week from 8:00 to 20:00 CET.
The new working hours of Drive-in testing from Monday, November 16, 2020 are: Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 16:00 CET; on Saturdays from 10:00 to 14:00 CET and on Sundays from 08:00 to 12:00 CET. Appointments for COVID-19 testing are available on the Dr. Andrija Štampar website here or directly here.
Separate COVID-19 Clinic Open in Rijeka
A separate COVID-19 health clinic started operating in the macro center of the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County Health Center in Zamet (Bože Vidasa 16a). A separate outpatient clinic is intended for the examination of COVID-19 positive patients or patients with symptoms that may indicate a COVID-19 infection. General/family medicine teams will be receiving patients in the basement of the building (specially marked entrance on the north side of the building) on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and public holidays from 08:00 to 20:00 CET. Patients are admitted to the outpatient clinic exclusively by prior telephone appointment at the following telephone numbers: 091 251 8544 or 091 251 8545.
Ministry of Interior Reminds Citizens and Residents to Visit Police Stations Only When Urgent
The Ministry of the Interior (MUP) reminded citizens and residents on November 10 to come to police administrations and stations only in case of an urgent need to urgently solve some of the administrative tasks in order to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection. They repeat that the validity of ID cards, passports and driver’s licenses and weapons certificates which expired after the proclamation of the COVID-19 epidemic on March 11 were extended for the entire duration of the epidemic, and at most 30 days after the proclamation of the end of the epidemic. The Ministry of the Interior also points out the possibility of submitting certain applications for administrative tasks via e-Services, which include submitting applications for passports, driver’s licenses, registration of residence, giving consent in certain administrative procedures, such as the landlord’s consent to registering residence.
Influenza Vaccinations Began in Mid October
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.
Croatia Counties Strengthening Safety Measures to Control Spread of COVID-19
Several Croatia counties have strengthened 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.
Croatia Travel Information
- Re-open EU here.
- canitravel.net here.
- Euronews Article: Where can I book a holiday in Europe? here.
- Detailed Croatia travel information, transportation, traffic updates and entry information 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. Maps can be found here for:
- Combined indicator: 14-day notification rate, testing rate and test positivity
- 14-day case notification rate per 100 000 inhabitants
- Testing rates per 100 000 inhabitants
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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