December 13, 2020 — In the past 24 hours, Croatia reported 3,363 new COVID-19 cases. There are currently 25,035 active cases. Seventy-eight (78) have died. There are 59,388 people in self-isolation.
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Current COVID-19 Data
3,363 – New cases
25,035 – Active cases
2,864 – Treated in hospitals
295 – On ventilators
78 – Deceased
3,520 – Recovered
9,767 – Tested
59,388 – In self-isolation
Cumulative COVID-19 Data
175,886 – Total cases (since 25.02.20)
148,211 – Total recovered (since 25.02.20)
2,640 – Total deceased (since 25.02.20)
882,282 – 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 278 tests, 36 were positive (13%) — of which 14 cases were determined by rapid antigen tests. There are 20 people from Dubrovnik, seven from Župa dubrovačka, three from Konavle, two from Slivno and one person each from Blato, Korčula, Metković and Zažablje. A total of 22 men and 14 womed were infected, and an epidemiological link was found for 22 individuals.
Sixty-one (61) people recovered: 21 from Dubrovnik, 13 from Metković, five from Župa dubrovačka, four from Konavle, three each from Opuzen and Ploče, two each from the Dubrovnik littoral and Kula Norinska, one each from Korčula, Lumbarda, Orebić, Smokvica, Ston and Mljet, and two people who do not reside in the county.
Sixty-six (66) people are hospitalized in OB Dubrovnik. Seven patients require intensive care, five patients are on invasive ventilation, one patient is on non-invasive ventilation, and one is on oxygen. There are 2140 people in self-isolation.
Istra County
In Istra County out of 347 tests, there are 79 new cases (23%). Fifty-eight (58) people were already in self-isolation measures or in close contact of a positive person. For 9 people, epidemiologically, these are imported cases from: Zagreb (3), Rijeka (1), Karlovac (1), Italy (4). Fifty-eight (58) people recovered.
At the General Hospital in Pula, at the Department of Infectious Diseases, 58 people are being treated, of which 2 are in the respiratory center. There are 1404 people in self-isolation.
Beginning Monday December 14 high schools will switch to online classes. They will last until December 23.
Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
In Primorje-Gorski Kotar County out 1508 tests, 482 were positive (32%) and 276 people have recovered. The average share of infected people over 65 is 12%, which is 3% less than the eponymous average recorded during the second wave of the epidemic, epidemiologists report. According to the KBC Directorate Office, 144 patients are currently hospitalized. Of that number, 21 are on ventilators.
Split-Dalmatia County
In Split-Dalmatia County out of a total of 871 processed tests, 428 are positive (49%) — from Split 183, Hvar 3, Imotski 9, Kaštela 31, Komiža 2, Makarska 14, Omiš 27, Sinj 34, Solin 20, Stari Grad 1, Supetar 1, Trilj 13, Trogir 8, Vrgorac 1, Vrlika 2, Brela 1, Dicmo 4, Dugi Rat 4, Dugopolje 6, Gradac 7, Jelsa 1, Klis 5, Marina 2, Milna 1, Muc 5, Okrug 3, Otok 6, Podbablje 3, Podgora 1, Podstrana 3, Prgomet 1, Prolozac 2, Pucisca 1, Runovici 3, Seget 1, Selca 1, Sucuri 1, Sestanovac 1, Solta 2, Zagvozd 1 , Zmijavci 1 and Cista Provo 3 people.
Out of the total number of newly infected, 232 are contacts of previously infected people. There are 206 people in hospitalized at the Split Clinical Hospital, while 16 people are on ventilators. A total of 3227 people are in self-isolation.
Zadar County
In Zadar County out of 351 tests, 90 were positive (26%). They are from Zadar (46), Benkovac (4), Biograd (1), Nin (2), Obrovac (5) and Pag and municipalities Bibinje (3), Gračac (2), Kali (1), Novigrad (2), Pakoštane (2), Pašman (2), Poličnik (3), Posedarje (2) , Privlaka (1), Ražanac (3), Sali (2), Starigrad (1), Sukošan (2), Sv. Filip i Jakov (4) and Škabrnja (1).
In COVID-19 wards of the Zadar General Hospital, 72 patients are hospitalized, 12 of whom are on ventilators, and in the Special Hospital in Biograd, 24 patients are being treated. Twenty-six (26) patients and 17 employees were infected with COVID-19 at the Ugljan Psychiatric Hospital. There are 2,245 people in self-isolation.
Zagreb City
In Zagreb City 958 tests were performed, of which 215 were positive (22%). Employees of the Epidemiology Service successfully contacted 425 people, and self-isolation was ordered for 1,438 people. Five hundred fifty-one (551) people recovered. In the homes for the elderly in the area of the city of Zagreb and other social institutions, the positive test results for 20 residents and six employees were confirmed.
Positive test results were confirmed for 34 students, seven teachers and two teaching assistants in primary schools and 12 high school students. Self-isolation was ordered for 674 students and 23 primary school teachers and 193 secondary school students. There are 13 people in quarantine in Zagreb.
Zagreb County
In Zagreb County there are new cases in the following towns and cities – 36 Samobor, 13 Sveta Nedelja, 61 Zaprešić, 4 Jastrebarsko, 73 Velika Gorica, 23 Ivanić-Grad, 44 Dugo Selo, 19 Vrbovec, 18 Sveti Ivan Zelina, municipalities – 8 Brdovec, 3 Bistra, 8 Jakovlje, 3 Marija Gorica, 2 Pušća, 1 Dubravica, 1 Stupnik, 1 Orle, 4 Kravarsko, 2 Pokupsko, 6 Kloštar Ivanić, 9 Križ, 1 Brckovljani, 3 Dubrava, 1 Preseka, 2 Rakovec, 2 Gradec, 2 Bedenica. Self-isolation was prescribed for students in 20 classes of primary school.
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
Split Residents Enjoy Advent Festivities Without Masks, Social Distancing
In Split today, in addition to the sun and coffee, people enjoyed the scheduled Advent festivities. In fact, the Split city authorities never banned them!
Therefore, according to the previously scheduled program, the Split group Providence performed today on a stage set up on the Riva from 11:00 to 13:00 CET, and Santa Claus handed out presents to children at noon. In Split, Advent is being held at as many as four locations, even though the latest national epidemiological restrictions banned such events. Apart from Riva, events were also held in Đardin, in Marmotova Street and on Gaja Bulat Square.
Jutarniji list reported on Sunday that people were not respecting social distancing, did not wear masks and sat right next to each other to talk, socialize and demonstrated general social irresponsibility.
Split Police Bust Illegal Party of Thirty One People, Drunk Partygoer Flees
On Friday police officers of the First Police Station Split and the Police Intervention Unit discovered a 53-year-old and 30 other people in an enclosed room, which violated the epidemiological restriction of a 10 person maximum. Police also reported violations of the mandatory use of face masks or medical masks during social gatherings indoors.
The 53-year-old owner of the space was issued a misdemeanor. Police issued citations to four partygoers for not wearing face masks. They issued warnings for the other 27 attendees for the same violation. One man tried to escape despite the police officer’s warning not to get in his vehicle due to his apparent inebriated state. Ignoring officers, the drunk partygoer got behind the wheel and started to drive away. Police pulled him over. His alcohol concentration was measured at 1.65g/kg and he was cited for violating traffic safety laws.
Passes May Return Along With Restrictions of Movement, Ban on Leaving Residence
As Index revealed two days ago, the return of passes is being seriously considered, as part of new, even stricter measures which could be introduced after December 21. Relaxation of the current restriction in effect until then will certainly not happen. Instead, they will be extended, along with the possibility of adding new restrictions. Among them is the ban on leaving place of residence and the reintroduction of passes.
This restriction from spring lockdown made it impossible to leave a residence without a pass issued by civil protection. In practice, there were police checkpoints set up at the borders between counties, which could only be traversed by people with a valid reason for which they were issued a pass. This scenario could reappear in Croatia.
As Index learned from sources close to the headquarters, they are most concerned about holiday gatherings, especially regarding movement of people within Croatia, which is why the return of passes is being considered. The headquarters is also concerned about Croatians coming from abroad to visit relatives for the holidays.
Due to the latter, the Chief of Staff and Minister of the Interior Davor Božinović is expected to sign the extension of restrictions at the border. This makes it possible to enter Croatia only with a negative PCR test or self-isolation will follow.
According to the decision of the Civil Protection Headquarters on December 1, EU citizens can enter Croatia only with a negative PCR test not older than 48 hours or must go into self-isolation until the negative test arrives, with a few exceptions. The obligation of PCR test or self-isolation applies to all Croatian citizens who planned to come to Croatia for the holidays, but also to Croatians returning from almost every country worldwide, so any travel for Christmas and maybe New Year’s holidays will be difficult. .
Restrictive measures at the borders are currently valid until 15 December. As Index unofficially confirmed, they will certainly be extended, but it is not yet certain whether they will be extended for 15 days or one month. According to the Headquarters, this should deter people who work abroad from coming to Croatia for the holidays.
Border Restrictions to be Extended Beyond Current December 15 Expiration: UNOFFICIAL
It was unofficially confirmed to Index on Friday that the strict measures at the borders will definitely be extended.
According to the decision of the Civil Protection Headquarters from December 1, EU citizens can enter Croatia only with a negative PCR test not older than 48 hours or go into self-isolation until the negative test arrives, with a few exceptions related to transit, cross-border workers, diplomats, and health workers.
The obligation of PCR test or self-isolation applies to all Croatian citizens who planned to come to Croatia for the holidays, but also to all Croatians returning from almost all countries of the world, so any travel for Christmas and maybe New Year’s holidays will be difficult. It should also be emphasized that third-country nationals are only allowed to transit through Croatia, not counting some really exceptional cases in which they may stay in Croatia. These border restrictions are in effect until December 15.
Current General Restrictions to be Extended Beyond December 21: UNOFFICIAL
As Index has learned from a source close to the Headquarters, the general restrictions will also almost certainly be extended on December 21, and the introduction of new restrictions is possible.
“That week, December 21, we will have schools that will de facto no longer be open and will be on holidays until January 18. In the days preceding December 21, when the current measures expire, we will assess the situation, but abandoning them before the holidays would be counterproductive. It is very certain that the measures will be extended, with the proviso that there will be no more schools. And if we talk about tightening them, provided the numbers continue to rise, the possibility remains for further reducing the number of people at various gatherings, which are minimal right now. The last option is lockdown,” revealed the source on Friday.
He explains that the lockdown would mean the return of the ban on leaving the place of residence — restrictions on movement between counties and the return of approved passes. This would reduce and, to a large extent, prevent the movement of people across the country, which could prove to be a problem during the holidays. However, the Headquarters hopes that appeals to avoid holiday gatherings and visits will be enough and that the restriction of prevention people from leaving their residences will not take place.
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
New Restrictions for Stores and Shopping Centers Go Into Effect Saturday December 12
“As for the organization of shops and shopping centers, we have prepared a decision that refers to a special organization of shops from this Saturday to January 10. The number of customers who can be in a store will be limited so that stores which have up to 10 square meters of retail space can only have one customer. For stores from 11 to 100 square meters, there must be at least 10 square meters per customer. For stores up to 200 square meters there must be at least 12 square meters per customer. In addition, for stores up to 2000 square meters there must be at least 16 square meters per customer. And for those bigger than that, there must be at least 20 square meters,” explained Davor Bozinovic.
“For shopping centers, the maximum number of customers will be calculated so that is at least 16 square meters for each customer. Stores and shopping centers will have to clearly state this capacity at entrances and will have to strictly adhere to these limits. For shops with more than 2,000 square meters, additional epidemiological measures are being introduced. These include the suspension of organized transport for customers and the introduction of security guards to prevent entry of excessive numbers of customers. They must also remove or disable seating in the common areas of shopping centers and remove or disable entertainment appliances. The civil protection service will be provided with information on the ventilation and air exchange system,” Bozinovic added.
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).
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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