December 30, 2020 — In the past 24 hours, Croatia reported 1,850 new COVID-19 cases. There are currently 8,301 active cases. Sixty-five (65) have died. There are 23,094 people in self-isolation.
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Current COVID-19 Data
1,850 — New cases
8,301 — Active cases
2,608 — Treated in hospitals
240 — On ventilators
65 — Deceased
1,157 — Recovered
6,322 — Tested
23,094 — In self-isolation
Cumulative COVID-19 Data
208,446 — Total cases (since 25.02.20)
196,285 — Total recovered (since 25.02.20)
3,860 — Total deceased (since 25.02.20)
1,010,668 — 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
234 — Tested
55 — New cases (25 — from antigen tests)
24% — Percent positive
35 — COVID-19 positive contacts
45 — Recovered
33 — Hospitalized
8 — On ventilators (7 — invasive, 1 — non-invasive, 0 — oxygen)
592 — In self-isolation (8 — violations)
Towns and Cities — There are 24 people from Dubrovnik, 11 from Konavle, six from Metković, five from Župa dubrovačka, three from Vela Luka, two each from Opuzen and Ploče, and two people who do not reside in the county.
Forty-five (45) people recovered: 11 from Dubrovnik, nine from Metković, eight from Konavle, four each from Orebić and Župa dubrovačka, three each from Kula Norinska and Ploče, two from Opuzen and one from the Dubrovnik littoral.
Additional Details — There have been eight violations of self-isolation orders (six at border crossings).
Istra County
434 — Tested
67 — New cases
15% — Percent positive
51 — COVID-19 positive contacts (or self-isolation)
42 — Recovered
69 — Hospitalized
5 — On ventilators
819 — Self-isolation
Additional Details — Epidemiologically, 3 cases were imported from: Rijeka (1), Brod-Posavina County (1), Slovenia (1).
Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
838 — Tested
188 — New cases
22% — Percent positive
293 — Recovered
124 — Hospitalized
12 — On ventilators
Split-Dalmatia County
870 — Tested
298 — Positive
34% — Percent positive
189 — COVID-19 positive contacts
159 — Hospitalized
6 — On ventilators
1,920 — In self-isolation
Towns and Cities — N/A
Zadar County
318 — Tested
75 — New cases
24% — Percent positive
124 — Recovered
77 — Hospitalized (55 — Zadar, 22 — Biograd)
9 — On ventilators
1,334 — In self-isolation (2 — violations)
Towns and Cities — 29 are from Zadar, ten from Preko, seven in Škabrnja, three each in Benkovac, Poličnik and Privlaka, two each in Biograd, Posedarje, Sv. Filip and Jakov and Zemunik Donji and one person each in Galovac, Gračac, Jasenice, Nin, Obrovac, Pag, Pakoštane, Sali, Stankovci, Sukošan and Vir.
Additional Details — There are seven newly infected patients in the Ugljan Psychiatric Hospital, so now there are a total of 30. Yesterday, 900 new doses of the COVID-19 vaccine arrived at the Zadar County Public Health Institute. It will be distributed to homes for the elderly and infirm and other health care institutions after the New Year.
Zagreb City
207 — New Cases
N/A — Tested
N/A — Positive
N/A — Percent positive
N/A — Antigen tests
N/A — Positive from antigen tests
N/A — Percent positive from antigen tests
N/A — Recovered
N/A — COVID-19 positive contacts
N/A — New in self-isolation
N/A — In quarantine
Additional Details — N/A
Zagreb County
217 — New cases
278 — Recovered
Towns and Cities — 14 Samobor, 3 Sveta Nedelja, 22 Zaprešić, 13 Jastrebarsko, 48 Velika Gorica, 17 Ivanić-Grad, 7 Dugo Selo, 11 Vrbovec, 9 Sveti Ivan Zelina, municipalities – 8 Brdovec, 8 Bistra, 1 Jakovlje, 1 Luka, 3 Marija Gorica, 4 Klinča Sela, 1 Stupnik, 2 Pisarovina, 4 Krašić, 1 Kravarsko, 7 Kloštar Ivanić, 20 Križ, 4 Brckovljani, 3 Rugvica, 4 Dubrava, 1 Preseka, 1 Farkaševac
Additional Details — In the home for the elderly and infirm in Ivanić grad, 23 positive residents were identified.
Announcements — Testing center information here.
COVID-19 News in Past 48 Hours
Wednesday December 30
COVID-19 Patients Arrive at Dubrava Hospital from Sisak and Petrinja, 8 on Ventilators
“Throughout the day and night, 54 patients arrived from Sisak and Petrinja, of whom 8 are on ventilators. Most of the patients in severe condition were transferred by ambulance, and those with less severe symptoms were transferred by helicopter,” revealed Professor Lukšić from KB Dubrava during an interview with HRT this morning.
“We are in constant communication with ministers and everyone involved. Everything went smoothly and I hope that the move was not difficult for patients. Patients with milder symptoms were taken to the Arena,” he explained.
Tuesday December 29
KBC Zagreb Will Receive 40 COVID-19 Patients from Sisak
The Clinical Hospital Center Zagreb will receive about 40 COVID-19 patients from Sisak hospital, and patients and staff from that hospital are returning to buildings after the earthquake, Assistant Director Milivoj Novak revealed.
“Everything is under control, people panicked so they went outside. Now they are returning,” Novak added.
In Istria, Self Isolation Violations Include Cigarette Purchases and Attempted Border Crossings
The Istria police identified four cases of violation of self-isolation orders and have issued misdemeanor warrants. At around 11:35 CET on Monday, when checking on a 55-year-old and 65-year-old with self-isolation orders effective until January 1, Poreč police officers did not find the men at their address. Instead, they were out buying cigarettes.
In addition, the Buzet police also found a 27-year-old Swiss citizen and a 22-year-old Swiss citizen at the Požane border crossing around 12:45 CET yesterday. They wanted to cross the state border even though they have a self-isolation order effective until January 2.
Saša Srića: Number Hospitalized, Death Toll Drastically High
Commenting on data from December 28 and why Croatia has so many hospitalized patients, Pulmonologist Saša Srića revealed on N1 television this morning that the figures are inexorably accurate and that we are seeing that every third infected person is hospitalized.
“We have to keep in mind that about two weeks ago the incidence and frequency of pneumonia was highest. We are also worried about the number of deaths, which is not falling, and ranges between 65 and 75,” said Srića.
“The number of hospitalized and the number of deaths is drastically high,” added Srića.
Positive Antigen Test Results Must be Added to Number of Infected
He reiterated that the results of rapid antigen tests should be added to the total number of infected people. “Therefore, the realistic and actual number (of infected) is significantly higher than the number we are seeing,” said Srića. Speaking about vaccination, Srića said that further education must familiarize people with the vaccination process and that the Headquarters should insist on that.
“Until widespread vaccination is achieved, we must adhere to the measures. We are facing a challenging period, no matter how much this light at the end of the tunnel gives us long-term hope,” concluded the pulmonologist.
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 Restrictions
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 restrictions 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. These restrictions have been extended to January 10, 2021 with the following additions:
- A maximum of 10 people from a maximum of 2 different households may be present at private gatherings and ceremonies.
- It is recommended that Mass celebrations be broadcast whenever possible via radio, TV or in any other way that will allow worshippers to attend Mass without coming to religious facilities.
Croatia initially imposed restrictions on entry effective December 1 through December 15. Those have been extended to January 15, 2021. More information here.
Other Croatia COVID-19 Announcements
SUSPENDED: Passes Required to Leave County of Residence With Certain Exceptions
Passes (Propusnice) will be temporarily abolished due to the December 29 earthquake. According to Prime Minister Plenkovic: “We do not want to create any administrative obstacles for people now, but I ask people to remain responsible,” he announced. Police are suspending operations at checkpoints between counties.
No Testing at Dr. Andrija Štampar in Zagreb on Christmas and New Years Days
The Teaching Institute for Public Health (NZJZ) “Dr. Andrija Štampar” in Zagreb reported that on Christmas and New Year’s Day it will not test residents for COVID-19. On Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve testing will be conducted 9:00 to 11:00 CET.
Aside from the mentioned days, testing will be conducted in the NZJZ according to the regular schedule, and everyone is asked to apply through the available online platform here. The regular working hours of drive-in testing at the Institute (Mirogojska cesta 16) are from Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 16:00 CET, on Saturdays from 10:00 to 14:00 CET and on Sundays from 8:00 to 12:00 CET.
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.
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).
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 (e-građani), 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.
Croatia Counties Strengthening Safety Restrictions to Control Spread of COVID-19
Several Croatia counties have strengthened safety restrictions 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 restrictions 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.
- Croatia imposed restrictions on entry effective December 1 through December 15. Those have been extended to January 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. As of December 14, the ECDC discontinued daily updates on the 14-day cumulative COVID-19 cases/deaths per 100,000. They now update once a week on Thursdays (the most recent spreadsheet reflects numbers as of December 23).
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
Since the ECDC has discontinued daily updates on the 14-day cumulative COVID-19 cases/deaths per 100,000, Daily Croatia will continue to compile new case and deaths to reflect the 7-day cumulative COVID-19 cases/deaths per 100,000. We believe that using a 7-day, rather than a 14-day window, will more effectively track epidemiological shifts. This spreadsheet will be updated daily.
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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