January 1, 2021 — In the past 24 hours, Croatia reported 1,170 new COVID-19 cases. There are currently 8,226 active cases. Forty-one (41) have died. There are 23,223 people in self-isolation.
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Current COVID-19 Data
1,170 — New cases
8,226 — Active cases
2,478 — Treated in hospitals
232 — On ventilators
41 — Deceased
1,802 — Recovered
5,631 — Tested
23,233 — In self-isolation
Cumulative COVID-19 Data
212,007 — Total cases (since 25.02.20)
199,820 — Total recovered (since 25.02.20)
3,961 — Total deceased (since 25.02.20)
1,024,740 — 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
203 — Tested
33 — New cases (16 — from antigen tests)
16% — Percent positive
22 — COVID-19 positive contacts
21 — Recovered
34 — Hospitalized
8 — On ventilators (7 — invasive, 1 — non-invasive, 0 — oxygen)
633 — In self-isolation (3 — violations)
Towns and Cities — These are 15 people from Dubrovnik, six from Konavle, four from the Dubrovnik Parish, two each from Korčula and Vela Luka, one each from the Dubrovnik littoral and Opuzen, and two persons who do not reside in the county.
Twenty-one (21) people recovered: eight from Metković, six from Dubrovnik, two from Konavle and one each from Kula Norinska, Lumbarda, Opuzen, Orebić and Župa dubrovačka.
Additional Details — There have been three violations of self-isolation orders (all three at border crossings).
Istra County
338 — Tested
47 — New cases
14% — Percent positive
35 — COVID-19 positive contacts (or self-isolation)
56 — Recovered
60 — Hospitalized
4 — On ventilators
796 — Self-isolation
Additional Details — One case is imported from Rijeka.
Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
750 — Tested
141 — New cases
19% — Percent positive
213 — Recovered
115 — Hospitalized
12 — On ventilators
Split-Dalmatia County
256 — Tested
45 — Positive
18% — Percent positive
23 — COVID-19 positive contacts
143 — Hospitalized
9 — On ventilators
1,975 — In self-isolation
Towns and Cities — Split 22, Imotski1, Kaštela 3, Komiža 1, Omiš 2, Solin 5, Trilj 3, Trogir 2, Klis 1, Milna 1, Otok 1, Podstrana 1, Postira 1 and Primorski Doc 1 person.
Zadar County
220 — Tested
69 — New cases
31% — Percent positive
N/A — Recovered
76 — Hospitalized (56 — Zadar, 20 — Biograd)
10 — On ventilators
1,348 — In self-isolation (violations)
Towns and Cities — 35 are in Zadar, five in Benkovac, three each in Biograd and Privlaka, two each in Obrovac, Nin, Poličnik, Sukošan and Škabrnja, and one each in Galovac, Gračac, Jasenice, Novigrad, Pakoštane, Preko. , Razanac, Salim, Starigrad, Sv. Filip and Jakov, Tkon, Vrsi and Zemunik Donji.
Additional Details — Police recorded two violations of self-isolation.
Zagreb City
246 — 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
212 — New cases
214 — Recovered
Towns and Cities — 19 Samobor, 8 Sveta Nedelja, 17 Zaprešić, 13 Jastrebarsko, 31 Velika Gorica, 13 Ivanić-Grad, 25 Dugo Selo, 14 Vrbovec, 8 Sveti Ivan Zelina, municipalities – 2 Brdovec, 9 Bistra, 3 Jakovlje, 1 Luka, 4 Marija Gorica, 1 Pusca, 1 Klinca Sela, 1 Pisarovina, 5 Krasic, 2 Orle, 1 Pokupsko, 11 Klostar Ivanic, 5 Kriz, 3 Brckovljani, 1 Rugvica, 7 Dubrava, 3 Gradec, 2 Farkaševac, 2 Bedenica
Additional Details — In the home for the elderly and infirm from Vrbovec, 21 residents tested positive.
Announcements — Testing center information here.
COVID-19 News in Past 48 Hours
Friday January 1
Police Raid Illegal party in Klis: Organizer Faces Criminal Charges
An illegal party was held in Klis which violated the COVID-19 restrictions outlined by the Headquarters.
“Regarding non-compliance with the decisions of the headquarters, a party was discovered. It was held contrary to the decisions of the Civil Protection Headquarters of Croatia and was organized by a 40-year-old man from the Klis area,” according to the police report.
Thursday December 31
Health Minister Beroš: Record Number of Blood Donations for Earthquake Victims
“This morning I received information from the Croatian Institute for Transfusion Medicine, yesterday a record number of blood donations were collected in Zagreb, over 750 doses. The last time we had similar turnout was on August 5, 1995, the beginning of Operation Storm. This demonstrates the mindfulness of the Croatian people,” Beroš pointed out.
Minister of Health Vili Beroš also commented on the situation for hospital patients, some of whom had arrived from earthquake-affected areas, reports N1: “From the health care standpoint, this is a challenge. We want to provide health care to everyone. Nearly 90% of Sisak hospital is out of order, so we must adjust and serve the entire surrounding area,” he added.
Over 1000 COVID-19 Vaccines Going to Earthquake Affected Area
In addition, Beros revealed that the ministry sent about a thousand doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to the earthquake affected area: “On Saturday, a team of epidemiologists from the CNIPH will go there and will vaccinate people who are in group accommodations, emergency workers in the area and all members of civil protection. Epidemiologists will review the situation and see how many vaccines are still needed. There are more than 1,000 doses going there,” he explained.
The Health Minister added that there are no problems with protective equipment: “Damir Trut is on the field all the time and coordinates everything. There are enough reserves of protective equipment, and since the beginning of the crisis, the Government has made sure that procurement is continuous and that it is no longer a problem,” he revealed.
He also said that the problem of drug delivery will be solved, and among the users of homes for the elderly in the area, rapid antigen tests are underway to find out if there are infections in group accommodations. He noted that he is coordinating bonuses to reward medical staff who are providing care to COVID-19 patients and that “everyone will get what they were promised”.
Two Serbian Citizens Tried to Enter Croatia with Forged PCR tests
On Wednesday, December 30, at the Batina border crossing in Baranja, border police determined that two Serbian citizens submitted forged COVID-19 PCR tests supposedly issued by the Institute for Public health in Sombor.
Due to suspicion that they committed a criminal offense of forging a document, the Serbian citizens will be reported to the state attorney’s office, the police point out.
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
People Delivering Aid May Enter Croatia Without PCR Test
Given the devastating earthquake that hit the Sisak-Moslavina County, the Ministry of the Interior of Croatia issued instructions for additional exceptions related to the Decision on temporary prohibition and restriction of border crossings, according to 24sata.
In cases of bringing humanitarian aid, including individual aid, it is possible to enter Croatia without a PCR test or self-isolation, if during border control it is determined that it really is humanitarian aid. In these cases, people will be referred to the nearest Croatian Red Cross, except for the towns of Petrinja and Sisak. In Zagreb donations of food, hygiene supplies and protective equipment can be donated to GDCK Zagreb at Siget 18a from 8:00 to 16:00 CET on weekdays.
People May Leave, Return to Earthquake Damaged Homes Without PCR Test, Self Isolation
It is possible to leave Croatia, without penalties, for anyone whose houses were damaged and who were issued self-isolation orders. These are mostly returnees, for example, to EU countries or Bosnia and Herzegovina, who have secured accommodations there.
People living abroad, whose houses were damaged in the earthquake or have family members who are in the affected areas, will be allowed, as an exception, to enter Croatia without a PCR test or self-isolation, in order to urgently repair the damage. As proof, it is necessary to present the title deed, or other relevant documentation.
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.
NOTE: Sweden did not provide data for December 30 and 31. Therefore, their position in the spreadsheet is not an accurate representation.
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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