December 5, 2020 — In the past 24 hours, Croatia reported 4,084 new COVID-19 cases. There are currently 24,495 active cases. Seventy (70) have died. There are 60,581 people in self-isolation.
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Current COVID-19 Data
4,084 – New cases
24,495 – Active cases
2,514 – Treated in hospitals
259 – On ventilators
70 – Deceased
3,709 – Recovered
10,662 – Tested
60,581 – In self-isolation
Cumulative COVID-19 Data
147,454 – Total cases (since 25.02.20)
120,857 – Total recovered (since 25.02.20)
2,102 – Total deceased (since 25.02.20)
801,545 – 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. Google Translate 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. Google Translate 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 out of 261 tests, there are 94 positive (36%) — of which 66 cases were determined by rapid antigen testing. There are 22 people from Metković, 21 from Dubrovnik, ten from Korčula, nine from Konavle (one user of the Home for the Elderly Konavle), eight from Ploče, five from Opuzen, three each from Lumbarda and Župa dubrovačka, two each from the Dubrovnik littoral , Kula Norinska, Slivno and Zažablje, one person from Orebić and Pojezerje and three people who do not reside in the county. A total of 39 men and 55 women were infected, and an epidemiological link was found for 62 individuals.
Thirty-six (36) people recovered: 14 from Metković, 12 from Dubrovnik, four from Ploče, two from the Dubrovnik Parish and one each from the Dubrovnik littoral, Konavle, Slivno and Zažablje. Fifty (50) people were hospitalized in OB Dubrovnik. Seven patients require intensive care, four patients are on invasive ventilation, three patients are on non-invasive ventilation. There are 1614 people in self-isolation.
Istra County
In Istra County out of 373 tests, 81 were positive (22%). Sixty-two (62) people were already in self-isolation or in close contact with a positive person. Epidemiologically, 5 people are imported cases from: Rijeka (2), Italy (2), Zagreb (1). Fifty-six (56) people recovered. There are 1407 people in self-isolation.
Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
In Primorje-Gorski Kotar County out of 1275 tests, 278 were positive (21%) and 337 people have recovered. According to the KBC Directorate Office, the number of hospitalized patients is 125. Of that number, 16 are on ventilators.
Split-Dalmatia County
In Split-Dalmatia County out of a total of 1359 processed tests, there are 457 new COVID-19 cases (33%), from Split 231, Imotski 11, Kaštela 30, Komiža 1, Makarska 2, Omiš 25, Sinj 33 , Solin 20, Stari Grad 4, Trilj 15, Trogir 5, Vrgorac 3, Vrlika 5, Brela 1, Dicmo 1, Dugi Rat 10, Dugopolje 7, Gradac 1, Hrvace 2, Jelsa 2, Klisa 4, Lokvicici 2, Muc 3 , Okrug 1, Otok 5, Podbablje 3, Podstrana 14, Postira 1, Primorski Doc 1, Pucisca 1, Runovici 1, Seget 1, Selca 1, Sestanovac 1, Solta 1, Zagvozd 1, Zmijavci 1 and Cista Provo 6 people.
Out of the total number of newly infected, 248 people are contacts of previously infected. There are 184 people in hospitalized at the Split Clinical Hospital, while 14 people are on a ventilators.
Zadar County
In Zadar County out of 520 tests, there are 215 new cases (41%). There are new cases in the following towns and cities — Zadar (134), Benkovac (11), Biograd (2), Nin (2) and Obrovac (3) and the municipalities of Bibinje (4), Galovac (1), Jasenice (2), Kali 4), Lišane Ostrovičke (6), Novigrad (3), Pakoštane (3), Pašman (1), Poličnik (5), Posedarje (6), Povljana (3), Preko (4), Privlaka (1), Ražanac (3), Sali (1), Stankovci (1), Sukosan (7), Sv.Filip i Jakov (3), Skabrnja (2), Tkon (1), Vrsi (1) and Zemunik Donji (1).
COVID-19 has entered another private home for the elderly and infirm in Zadar, where 14 residents and one employee tested positive. This is the 8th home for the elderly and infirm in the county where the virus has broken out. In the Home for the Elderly and the Infirm in Zadar, another 17 residents and one employee are positive, and in the Psychiatric Hospital in Ugljan, another patient is infected. Currently, 178 residents are infected in homes for the elderly and infirm in the Zadar County.
In COVID-19 wards, 56 patients were hospitalized, 11 of whom were on ventilators, and in the Special Hospital for Orthopedics Biograd na Moru, 26 patients were accommodated. There are 2484 people in self-isolation.
Zagreb City
In Zagreb City during the fast antigen tests, 1,170 people were tested, of which 497 were positive (42.4%). And 1409 PCR tests for COVID-19 were performed, of which 529 were positive (38%). Employees of the Epidemiology Service successfully contacted 849 people. Self-isolation was imposed on 1,718 people.
Out of 849 treated positive people, 289 of them have a negative epidemiological anamnesis, 379 are contacts of positive people, and three people may have been exposed in health care institutions. Thirty-three (33) people are residents or employees of old people’s homes and other social welfare institutions. Ten people were exposed at the workplace and three people arrived from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Romania and Albania.
Positive test results for 15 residents and nine employees were confirmed in homes for the elderly and infirm and other social institutions in Zagreb. In addition, positive test results were confirmed for 44 students and eight primary school teachers and 43 students and one secondary school teacher. Self-isolation was determined for 998 primary school students and 822 secondary school students. There are 38 people in quarantine in Zagreb.
Zagreb County
In Zagreb County there are new cases from the following towns and cities — 15 Samobor, 8 Sveta Nedelja, 17 Zaprešić, 14 Jastrebarsko, 61 Velika Gorica, 20 Ivanić-Grad, 7 Dugo Selo, 9 Vrbovec, 5 Sveti Ivan Zelina, municipalities – 6 Brdovec, 6 Bistra, 3 Jakovlje, 1 Luka, 1 Klinča Sela, 2 Stupnik, 4 Pisarovina, 3 Krašić, 2 Orle, 1 Kravarsko, 5 Kloštar Ivanić, 14 Križ, 1 Rugvica, 12 Dubrava, 8 Rakovec, 2 Farkaševac), 215 people recovered.
Self-isolation was prescribed for 9 classes of elementary school students and 3 classes of high school students.
NEW: From November 30 to December 24, 2020, due to the current epidemiological situation, classes will be held online in high schools in the Zagreb County . Find out more here. Testing center information here.
COVID-19 News in Past 48 Hours
Anti-Vaxxers Hold Protest on Trg Bana Jelacica in Zagreb
A protest of about fifty people, who oppose vaccinations for COVID-19, was held on Ban Jelačić Square in Zagreb. The anti-vaccination protesters say the ruling party is serving a new dose of fear, despair and pessimism through the media every day. They claim that the recommendations of the Headquarters are contradictory and nothing but “pure fascism and manipulation of citizens and deprivation of liberty in all forms.”
“For all those who think differently, who think with their heads, they stick labels on them like fools and stupid conspiracy theorists,” the protesters proclaimed, reported Dnevnik.hr on Saturday. Some of the passers-by told the protesters to “go home and do something.”
Epidemiologists Propose Criteria for Easing the Restrictions
According to the proposal obtained by Jutarnji list on Saturday the release would take place in three rounds, depending on the average number of those infected over the last 14 days and the proportion of those infected among all those tested: these are the main criteria taken into account by the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Note that the current 14-day cumulative infection rate for Croatia is 1,142 per 100,000. The proposal outline follows below:
First Round
- 300 average cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days, less than 10 percent positive of the total number of tested.
- Restaurants open and the number of people allowed at gatherings increases to 30.
Second Round
- 200 average cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days, less than 10 percent positive.
- Cafes open and the number of people at gatherings increases to 50.
Third Round
- 100 average cases per 100,000 population in the last 14 days, 5 or less percent positive.
- The number of people allowed at gatherings increases to 100.
Three Counties Impose Additional COVID-19 Restrictions
Varaždin, Primorje-Gorski Kotar and Krapina-Zagorje have imposed even stronger restrictions in response to the pandemic on Friday. These respective county restrictions go beyond the national restrictions. Links to restrictions for each county below (in Croatian) with brief summaries:
- Varaždin here – ban on public events over 20 people, ban on performances, fairs, and screenings, recommendation that private gatherings be limited to 2 people and not more than 10 people. Limits number of store customers, compulsory temperature measurement at enclosed shopping centers, visits to elderly homes prohibited.
- Primorje-Gorski Kotar here – ban on visits to elderly homes with exceptions, recommended limit of 50 people at performances and screenings, recommendation that elderly avoid public transport between 6:00 and 8:30 CET.
- Krapina-Zagorje here – ban on visits to elderly homes and health care institutions with exceptions.
Six More Illegal Homes for Elderly Discovered in Koprivnica-Krizevci County
Increased surveillance due to the COVID-19 epidemic in Koprivnica-Križevci County has revealed that a home for the elderly in Legrad is not the only illegal home in that county. Six more homes do not have permits.
“We reported these institutions to the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy, they sent an inspection, six more homes were identified in our county which do not have adequate permits, they were banned from working,” revealed Chief of Staff of Koprivnica-Križevci County Ratimir Ljubić on HRT Friday.
500 HRK Fine for Not Wearing a Mask According to Guidelines, or Wearing One Improperly
As of December 5, non-wearing or improper wearing of masks where they are mandatory will be punished with a 500 HRK fine (66 EUR).
In addition to the current provision that masks must be worn indoors, they are becoming mandatory in public places in the open where there increased chances of virus transmission — where it is not possible to maintain a meter and a half distance. These circumstances include waiting in lines, riding in elevators and at public transport stops.
Face masks or medical masks must be worn the correct way so that the nose and mouth are covered. They must be worn at all times by health care workers, retail employees, drivers and employees in public transport, worshippers during religious ceremonies, and parents who transport their children to kindergarten or school.
Some groups of people are excluded from wearing masks, like children under the age of two and those older children who cannot tolerate wearing a mask, as well as people with certain forms of disabilities or health problems. More information here (in Croatian).
Croatia Releases Overview of COVID-19 Vaccination Procurement and Plan
The Croatian Institute of Public Health released an overview of the COVID-19 vaccination procurement process and plan for the country on Friday. Croatia has so far ordered 5.6 million doses of the vaccine from various manufacturers for the first phase of vaccination and an additional 300,000 doses for the end of 2021, to ensure continuity of vaccine supply in case seasonal vaccination is needed each year.
The overview also reveals the six vaccine manufacturers, discusses implementation and priority groups. The vaccination will be free so that everyone receives protection against the virus. It is also voluntary. Two doses of the vaccine, several weeks apart, are required. More information here (in Croatian).
Infectologist Rok Civljak: Numbers Worrying, Results of Restrictions Seen After 3 to 4 Weeks
Infectologist Rok Čivljak, Head of the Department of Acute Respiratory Infections at the Clinic for Infectious Diseases “Dr. Fran Mihaljević”, told HRT Dnevnik that he hoped to stabilize the epidemiological situation by Christmas and reduce the number of new diseases.
“The effect of the introduced measures will be seen only after three to four weeks,” Civljak said on Thursday. He added that medical staff need help to overcome various crises, and be empowered to withstand all efforts. “Perhaps even harder times are waiting for us,” he warned on Thursday.
Epidemiologist Branko Kolarić: COVID-19 Case Numbers Could be Twice as High
Epidemiologist Branko Kolarić told RTL that the numbers could be twice as high as what they detect.
“So, with this testing system … as far as we’re testing now, I don’t think we can detect more than 5,000 a day, but that we have more infected – I’m convinced that those numbers could be twice as high as what we detect,” said Branko Kolarić, a member of the Government Scientific Council.
“I think the time is really right for us to go online with high schools until Christmas. For them, this disease is not serious and it is best that they are in schools, but they ride in public transport where workers who go to nursing homes also ride,” Kolarić explained on Thursday.
Arena Manager: We Currently Have 33 Patients, But Expect a Lot More
On Thursday, Arena Manager Davor Vagić said as guest on Dnevnik N1: “Considering the situation in the Dubrava Hospital and the Fran Mihaljević Clinic, we expect an increased influx of patients. Accordingly, we are arranging more health professionals. More health workers are currently in the process of coming from the Sisters of Mercy Hospital. This is planned and we can to take care of as many patients as they will need.”
There are currently 33 patients in the Zagreb Arena, 12 of them have been discharged, and Vagić adds that new ones are expected to arrive.
In Daruvar Home for Eldery, 53 Are Infected, Looking for Additional Nurses
In the last few days, 53 residents and employees of the Daruvar Home for the Elderly and the Infirm have been infected with COVID-19. After an emergency session of the Bjelovar-Bilogora County Civil Protection Headquarters on Thursday, the Ministry of Health asked for help from eight additional nurses.
Health Minister Vili Beros Seeks Bonus Salaries for Health Care Workers on Front Lines
“Health workers on the front line make an enormous contribution to preserving the health of the Croatian nation, this must be adequately reviewed. The current state budget situation is not optimal, but the Government will find opportunities and ways to reward everyone on the front line,” Beros revealed on Thursday.
“Not all healthcare professionals will receive the bonus because not everyone has the same scope of threat and danger, within the scope of activities they perform. These allowances are being carefully considered at this time,” the minister explained.
The president of the Croatian Medical Union (HLS), Renata Čulinović Čaić, told Hina that HLS advocates that all doctors in the health care system receive the bonus because they are all exposed to the infection and deteriorating working conditions.
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, slot machine clubs and fitness centers. Restaurants and cafes are also closed. However, restaurants may offer delivery and pick-up. Stores and businesses allowed to remain open must adhere to the capacities prescribed by Civil Protection Headquarters. All events and gatherings with more than 25 people are prohibited, funerals included.
Official Croatia Government measures from koronavirus.hr — original here and translation here. This decision went into effect at midnight on November 27, 2020 and applies until December 21, 2020.
Croatia imposed restrictions on entry effective December 1 through December 15. More information here.
Other Croatia COVID-19 Announcements
Drive In COVID-19 Testing at Split Ferry Terminal Beginning Monday, November 30
Drive in testing will be available at the Split ferry port at external berth of the cruise terminal – from 07:00 to 13:00 CET beginning Monday November 30.
Testing will be available exclusively to people who have ordered online. Two separate testing points are set up at the mentioned location. There is one for people who come by car and use the drive in service and the other point is for those who arrive as pedestrians. It is important to note that beginning November 30 there will be no testing at Križine. Appointments for testing can be arranged here.
Zagreb Offers Free Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Testing Beginning Monday, November 23
As of Monday, November 23, the City of Zagreb started 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.
- Croatia imposed restrictions on entry effective December 1 through December 15. More 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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