Saturday, 4 July 2020

86 New Cases of COVID-19 Identified in Last 24 Hours

ZAGREB, July 4, 2020 - In the last 24 hours 86 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus have been identified in Croatia, and the number of active cases in the country stands at 798, the national COVID-19 response team said in a statement on Saturday.

Among those 798 people, 85 are receiving treatment in hospitals, including three who are on ventilators.

One person has died of the infection.

Since February 24, when the first case of infection with COVID-19 was reported in Croatia, 3,094 people have contracted the disease, of whom 113 have died while 2,183 have recovered.

A total of 5,272 people are in self-isolation.

So far, 84,166 people have been tested, including 1,264 in the last 24 hours.

All information related to the coronavirus is available at the websites of the Civil Protection Directorate and the Croatian Public Health Institute (HZJZ) and the website www.koronavirus.hr.

Saturday, 4 July 2020

As Corona Cases Rise in Croatia, Capak Reveals Potential New Measures

July 4, 2020 - Krunoslav Capak was a guest on HRT, admitting that the increase in the number of coronavirus infections in Croatia surprised him.

"I wouldn't say we should be worried, but it forces us to be careful. We expected the number to increase after the opening. We had zero or one case for a long time. In the meantime, we have opened the economy, opened schools and colleges. We expected it to grow, but not to grow with this ferocity. We had the misfortune to have these three hotspots. For the hotspot in Đakovo, the nuns were in Kosovo, it's a system where a lot of people are indoors," says Capak for Index.hr.

He says the virus is not spreading uncontrollably.

"I wouldn't say it is spreading uncontrollably. We don't know at first how someone got infected. Later they remember some detail, where they could have been infected. Then the network closes, we find out. I'd say we have a low number of cases where we don’t know how they got infected," Capak said.

He referred to testing, that is, the number of tests being done.

"We think we set the testing targets well. We had ten percent positives in the first part of the epidemic. We have more capacity, we can test more, but we have no indication of that. When we think it makes sense to test, then we test," he said. 

He also commented on the fact that the last time the number of newly infected was so high, we were in quarantine.

"Quarantine is very good for preventing spread, but it is unbearable. We can't do that for long. Quarantine is great for preventing infection, but it creates big problems for us in the functioning of society and the state. That's why it must be lifted. We knew when we lifted the measures, there would be an increase in the number of cases. We were a little surprised by that ferocity, but we feel we are keeping things under control," he said.

"We have now introduced masks in public transport. The possibility of introducing them to some other facilities is being considered. The possibility of closing clubs indoors is being considered. For now, their work is being controlled. Commissions visiting clubs say there are no more violations. But there is a possibility on the table for clubs to close," he said.

"We have to decide where our dominant source of infection is. We closed the borders because we wanted to give a little more warning to citizens crossing the border. We thus gave one direct warning, that number has decreased. Now the borders are open, but people who do not have a strong reason to enter Croatia are being rejected," Capak said.

He was also asked about the situation in Serbia, where elections were also held recently.

"If you remember, four weeks ago, Macedonia had over a hundred cases a day. Then it spilled over to Serbia. That was before the election. Whether the election contributed to that is hard to say," Capak said.

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Saturday, 4 July 2020

Paperwork and Persistence: How Americans are Flying to Croatia After July 1

Update (July 11, 2020): While all of these were true when this article was written, a major change took place on July 10, when the new rules for entering Croatia were introduced. Please follow the article about those changes to get the latest information, as it becomes available. 

 

July 4, 2020 - Croatia is open for tourists from North America, and as these real-life experiences from the Total Croatia Travel INFO Viber community show, paperwork and persistence will see you board the plane. 

How confused are you at the moment regarding the travel rules to Croatia? Green zones, yellow zones, infection ratios, air bridges, proof of paid accommodation, IATA rules. It used to be a lot easier...

Now imagine you work at an airline check-in desk in the United States and are processing passengers to Europe, with the USA not on the list of safe countries to enter the EU. Add to that all the wrong information in the international media (the latest from the BBC about current rules for Croatia). You work in an industry where if you let someone onto the plane who should not be allowed on, the consequences could be significant. 

So you naturally err on the side of caution. 

I have heard SO many stories of Americans trying to fly to Croatia over the last 5 weeks since we started our Total Croatia Travel INFO Viber community. The situation before the July 1 border update was very unclear, and many were denied boarding, as they were told that they were not allowed to travel to Croatia. 

But last month, we started getting more successful reports from community members on their travel experiences from North American to Croatia. And most of the tales had two things in common. 

Persistence and paperwork to argue their case.

 A couple of days ago I wrote an article called Can Americans Visit Croatia after July 1, 2020 EU Border Update? Mostly due to feedback from the very active Viber community, as well as answers to some official questions, I figured out the following, which was officially endorsed by the Croatian border police:

First, the soundbite sentence to put things in a nutshell. I have asked the Croatian border police to confirm everything stated in this article, which they have done, making the advice stated here official:

Croatia is open for tourism with paid accommodation outside the EU. Croatia is not in the Schengen zone, and so you can transit through a Schengen airport and come to Croatia, no problem, as long as you have the right documentation.

The main advice is the more documentation, the better. This should include at least:

1. Proof of paid accommodation.

2. The confirmation email after you fill in the entercroatia.mup.hr form

3. Some of the testimonies you will see below to help you argue your case.

4. The latest IATA guidelines for travel to Croatia

Now imagine you try to check in at LAX or JFK and you have a check-in person who is careful not to let the wrong people board. With so much uncertainty,  it is easier to deny boarding than to let someone fly. But with paperwork and persistence, you can guide them to check the rules and confirm that you can, in fact, board the flight. 

Here are three real testimonies in the last few days from the Total Croatia Travel INFO Viber page which illustrate the point that paperwork and persistence pay off:

Experience 1 

Just got past security at LAX- make sure you bring everything with you! Tourist accommodation and rules printed off IATA. Took a while and initially they tried to turn me away. They didn’t take the attestiment for France because they said that they could print that out here and it means nothing, but I did have to remind her I'm allowed to transit through CDG to a 3rd country. All in all??? experience so bring as much paperwork as you can and don’t give up!

This was KLM operated by Air France. 

Experience 2

Greeting fellow Croatian Travelers! I am US Citizen in transit to Croatia....BOS-ATL-AMS-ZAG via Delta/KLM.

I had no issues in Boston at ticket counter or gate. ATL Gate agent tried to turn me away under “the travel ban”...I replied, “not to Croatia”. She went to computer and I presented the IATA Map and regulation, my MUP form and my paid accommodation receipt. As others have referenced today, bring the paperwork with you. It definitely helps. Took gate agent 10 minutes to figure it all out. Thank you all for the assistance and guidance through this!

Experience 3

Hello! Made it Dubrovnik from chicago. I travel to Croatia every summer. This experience wasn’t much different other than wearing masks & the flights being half empty. I have a US passport only. Although I have family in Croatia, I didn’t have to mention that to authorities. I traveled ORD-CPH-SPU and then had a driver pick us up at airport and drive us to Dubrovnik. I was asked what my purpose was in Croatia by SAS airlines and I said I’m coming as a tourist & that Croatia is allowing us with paid accommodation & that I have a letter from Cro government saying I’m allowed to enter (EnterCroatia announcement). I gave her the EnterCroatia form, the IATA map w highlighted part about Croatia, my paid receipt and the email by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. saying I’m allowed to enter.

She brought it over to her supervisor and he barely thumbed through it. She said great, be sure you keep this with you so you’re allowed in by Croatian authorities.

The plane was 25% full. Everyone had a row to themselves & wore masks the entire time. It was amazing. We had a two hour layover in empty airport, and a half full flight to Split, again with SAS. At the airport in Split, customs asked me zero questions. I tried showing her my EnterCroatia form which she didn’t look at.

My driver drove us through the BIH boarder at Neum with no problems. No one asked to see my EnterCroatia form or anything. Only my US passport.

It was really a great experience. The only anxiety I had was prior to my trip with all the questioning about being able to travel. 

Experience 4

Just an FYI. My parents (US citizens) were able to board a plane to Croatia from the U.S. a couple of hours ago (LIT-ATL-AMS-ZAG) to be here for the birth of our child. They printed the following:

1) the English version of the MUP page (http://bit.ly/CroatiaTravel)
2) their entry acceptance from https://entercroatia.mup.hr/
3) a copy of the email from the MUP (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) giving them permission to enter with proof of accommodations
4) their receipt for the accommodations.

My dad said that it was a good they had all the documentation. They were questioned when checking in, showed everything, and received their boarding passes for the entire trip. They are now crossing the Atlantic. I assume they'll have no issues in Amsterdam. If they do, I'll update again. Update: they made it.

Have you had a recent flight experience to Croatia originating from outside the EU/UK/EEA? We would love to hear and publish it. Please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Subject Flights. 

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The Netherlands - as of July 21, Croatia is placed on the "Orange" list by the Dutch government, which means that both the Croatian nationals and the Dutch nationals returning to the Netherlands from Croatia are strongly advised to self-quarantine for 14 days.

 

 

Friday, 3 July 2020

DIP: People Infected with COVID-19 Allowed to Vote by Proxy

ZAGREB, July 3, 2020 - The Electoral Commission (DIP) said on Friday that people infected with the novel coronavirus would be allowed to vote by proxy in Sunday's parliamentary election.

"Anyone who has been diagnosed with coronavirus infection will be able to vote with the help of another person of their confidence, who will fill in the ballot as instructed by the infected person," DIP spokesman Slaven Hojski told a press conference after the Constitutional Court said that DIP had a duty to ensure for infected people to be able to exercise their right to vote.

Hojski explained that after a call from a COVID positive person, a member of the polling committee will come in front of their house or apartment, without coming into direct contact with the infected person. The person of confidence will then fill in the ballot, put it in an envelope, and return it to the member of the polling committee outside the apartment.

"The infected person must not come into direct contact either with the member of the polling committee or with the ballot," DIP vice-president Ana Lovrin stressed.

The person of confidence is usually a member of the infected person's household.

Friday, 3 July 2020

England Announces Official Non-Quarantine Countries - Croatia On List

July the 3rd, 2020 - Up until now there has been a lot of confusion and even more speculation on the rules and regulations introduced by the European Union and indeed respective European countries. England has just made something a lot clearer. And that is that Croatia is officially on the list of countries from which you can arrive and not need to go into self-isolation when entering Great Britain.

While Slovenia might have a few bones to pick with Croatia by putting it on its ''green list'' and then quickly removing it in a matter of days, one powerful European country has given Croatia the green light it truly deserves for its handling of the coronavirus pandemic and its favourable epidemiological picture, which ironically is the polar opposite of the UK's unfortunate situation at the moment.

Regardless of that, England has officially stated that those coming from Croatia officially do not need to go into self-isolation when arriving on British territory as of the 10th of July, 2020.

Links for more information on this as well as the other countries on the ''self-isolation free'' list the United Kingdom has put together can be found by clicking on the British Government's official website.

A write up on the matter (which is currently live) by the Guardian can be found here.

For more on travel in the coronavirus era, follow our dedicated travel page.

 

Friday, 3 July 2020

New 96 Patients with COVID in Croatia, Currently 728 Active Cases

ZAGREB, July 3, 2020 - In the last 24 hours, 96 out of 1,464 tests performed in Croatia for Sars-CoV-2 have returned positive, the national COVID-19 crisis response team stated on Friday.

Currently, there are 728 active cases, and of the 88 are receiving hospital treatment, including four placed on ventilators.

In the last 24 hours, there have been two more deaths in connection with this infection, bringing the death toll to 112.

Currently, 4,943 persons are placed in self-isolation.

Since 25 February, when the country reported its first confirmed case of this communicable disease, a total of 3,008 people have been diagnosed with it.

To date, 2,168 have fully recovered.

Friday, 3 July 2020

Croatian Police: Special Entry Lanes at Borders for Enter Croatia System Users

July 3, 2020 - Croatian police have announced some interesting breaking news on how to enter Croatia on their Twitter feed. 

In English, what they're announcing is that they've installed special lanes for easier entry into Croatia for those who have used the Enter Croatia system, and filled out the border entry forms there. Those passengers will be able to cross the Croatian border much more easily and faster at the Bregana, Macelj, Rupa, and Plovanija border-crossings to Slovenia (which are the border crossings where usually most traffic jams occur, as most passengers arrive in Croatia from there). 

This is one more reason to fill out the paperwork at https://entercroatia.mup.hr/, as the new lanes could really speed-up your entry into Croatia - during the weekend that starts today, we're expecting to see lanes forming at the borders, so do yourselves a favour and enter Croatia through the literal fast-lane! 

 

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Sunday, 26 July 2020

Where Can You Get Tested for COVID-19 in Croatia?

Last updated on August 17, 2020: Since July 11, Croatia requests that all non-EU/EEA/UK travelers present a negative PCR test results, not older than 48 hours, in order to be allowed to enter Croatia. However, if you don't have such results in time, or if you need it for any number of other reasons, you can get tested when you're in Croatia.

For more information on where to get tested internationally before coming to Croatia, please read our article. For additional answers to the most frequently asked questions, please read our FAQ article

On July 24, the new prices for the PCR tests performed in Croatia have been confirmed, so now the PCR test for the two sequences will cost 501 kuna (around 65 €), and the price for the test looking for three sequences will be 698 kuna (around 93 €). The negative PCR test looking for the two sequences is considered sufficient by the Croatian authorities, in order to shorten their self-isolation. Not all of the local centres have adjusted their pricing scheme with this development, so in the text below please find the prices we were able to confirm.

Let's take some time to distinguish between the two types of COVID-19 tests: first is the kind which will show you if you're currently infected with the virus, and the second kind shows you whether you've had the disease in the past.

The first kind, so-called PCR test checks to see if you currently have an active SARS-CoV-2 virus in your system. It does so by taking a swab inside your nose and checking to see if there are well-researched, specific genes from the viral RNA in the sample. If they're found, it means you currently have the virus. If they're not, it means you probably don't have it (the false-negative rate is still somewhat high, for various reasons, and you might be in the earliest stages of infection when the virus still can't be detected). The test is performed mostly in state-owned institutions in Croatia, using two highly validated methods, and the cost is 500 or 700 kuna, as explained above. This is the type of test you need to show to Croatian authorities to get into Croatia without self-isolation or to shorten the self-isolation duration. Most institutions say that you should have the test results within 24 hours of when the swab was taken (what that means is that, in most cases, you will have your results early in the morning, no matter when you went to have the swab taken on the previous day).

The second kind, the serological (also referred to as immunological or antibody) test does something completely different: it analyses (most often!) your blood to see if your body has developed antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 during an infection. So what it can effectively tell you is whether you've BEEN infected, not your current status (to be fair, there are some complications to the previous sentence, but that is the briefest summary). Those tests are much less specific, not many of them have been fully validated and their results should be taken with caution. They're commercially offered by numerous private institutions, and the price tag is usually in the 150-200 kuna range (20€).

So, where can you get PCR tested in Croatia, and how? Let's take a look at the situation in major cities and tourist hubs: 

ZAGREB

The Dr. Andrija Štampar (Teaching) Health Institute is the place to go to if you want to pay for your PCR COVID-19 test in Zagreb. You don't have to make an appointment of any kind, you can come every day between 8am and 4pm (8am-2pm on weekends), it's a drive-through facility (the address is Mirogojska 16, Zagreb), where you have the option to pay with cash or a credit card. They only perform the three-sequence test, and it costs 698 kuna. If you need an epidemiologist in charge, they can be reached at +385914696444 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., but again, you don't need to make any type of appointment with them to get tested in Zagreb.

RIJEKA

The PCR tests in Rijeka are performed by Nastavni zavod za javno zdravstvo Primorsko-Goranske Županije (Public (Teaching) Health Institute; NZJZ PGŽ). In order to get tested, you need to send an e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your general information (name, date of birth, address, nationality, some type of identifier number similar to a VAT number or whatever your country uses to identify you), your current contact information (mobile phone number) and an explanation as to why you feel you need the test. They will get back to you and explain the procedure to you, and you will probably get tested in a drive-in facility at Krešimirova 52 in Rijeka (their opening hours are between 8am and 8pm). If you need to call them, they can be reached at 091 125 7210.

In addition to Rijeka, and in response to the Italian requirement of mandatory testing for travelers returning from Croatia, the Public Health Institute of the County organized testing on three islands in the county: Krk, Cres and Mali Lošinj. 

On Krk, the sample collection for the testing will be performed in front of the Tourist Clinic in Krk, at the address Vinogradska 2b (PLEASE do not enter the building, as the entire procedure will be performed outside), every workday between 8am and 11am. You do not need to make an appointment (unless it's a larger group), the price for the test is 698.21 kunas and you can pay in cash at the site. You will receive your results via e-mail. For inquiries and to announce a larger group needing the test, they can be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or by phone at +385 51 221 955.

On Cres, the sample collection for the testing will be performed at the Cres department of the Public Health Institute, at the address Turion 26, Cres. You need to make an appointment, either by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or you can call +385 (0)91-132-0420 or +385 (0)91-132-0421. In order to make an appointment, you will need to provide your full name, address, date of birth, and passport number. The price for the test is 698.21 kunas and you can pay in cash at the site. You will receive your results via e-mail. 

On Mali Lošinj, the sample collection for the testing will be performed at the Mali Lošinj department of the Public Health Institute, at the address Dominika Skopinića 4. In order to get tested, you need to call +385 51 233 574 and make an appointment (the sampling is performed during the morning hours, on workdays). The price for the test is 698.21 kunas and you can pay in cash at the site. You will receive your results via e-mail.

PULA

In a very brief response, the County of Istria Civil Protection people told us foreigners can get tested at the Public Health Institute of Istria County, after you've made a telephone appointment with the epidemiologist at the phone number +385 (0) 995298222 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Once you call them, you'll be given all of the relevant information. Their address is Nazorova 23, and that's probably where you'll get tested, but please, call them before taking any other steps if you want to get tested in Pula. The test costs 750 kuna, and you'll have the results within a day or two since you've been swabbed. If you need accommodation in Pula or Istria, you can find it on this link.

ŠIBENIK

The PCR test is performed by the Public Health Institute of Šibenik-Knin County, in Šibenik, at the address Matije Gupca 74 (the parking of the Šibenik hospital), on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. To get tested, you need to call 0914341201 or send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., with your general information (name, date of birth, address, nationality, some type of identifier number as described above), your current contact information (mobile phone number) and an explanation as to why you feel you need the test. They will contact you and explain the procedure then, and be ready to pay for the test via a bank transfer to their bank account HR8323600001101469087, routing number 00 [the number you used above as your identifier]. You will receive your test results in Croatian. 

SPLIT

The PCR test is performed by the Public Health Institute of Split-Dalmatia County in Split, at the address Vukovarska 46. You need to either call them +385(0)21-401-148 to make an appointment or e-mail them at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (from our Viber community, we received the information that they are also using the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. e-mail address). While they don't specifically say it, it will probably be easier if you include the general information mentioned elsewhere in your initial email (name, date of birth, address, nationality, some type of identifier number as described previously), and your current contact information (mobile phone number). They will be in contact with further information for you. You can pay for the test in person, either using cash or a credit card. You will receive the results within 24 hours on your email address, in both English and Croatian. When you're contacting them, mention if you're not really in Split (if you're on one of the islands, Hvar, Brač, or near Makarska) as it might be possible to give the sample there. 

DUBROVNIK 

If you're in Dubrovnik-Neretva County and feel like you need to get tested for COVID-19, you need to call +385 (0)99 52 91 888. An English-speaking person will answer the phone and give you detailed instructions on what you need to do in order to get tested. The samples are taken in Dubrovnik, at the address Marka Marojice bb, each morning between 8am and noon (closed on weekends), but also on Korčula and in Metković currently, so not everyone needs to go to Dubrovnik to get tested, Branko Bazdan, the director of the Dom Zdravlja Dubrovnik explained. If you need to email them, they can be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The price of the test in Dubrovnik is 1507 kuna.

DUBROVNIK UPDATE: Marin Med Clinic in Dubrovnik (address: dr. Ante Starčevića 45, opening hours 8am - 8pm Mon-Fri, 8am - 1pm Sat) is also performing sampling for the PCR test (the test itself is not performed in house, they just take the swab and send it to get PCR'd). You need to make an appointment there as well, either at the e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or by calling +385 (0)20 400500. They need your general information (first, last name, date of birth, passport number, your e-mail address so they can send you the results), so they suggested it's probably best if you take a photo of your passport and attach that. The results are done in 24-48 hours, and the price is 3000 kuna. 

I asked Zadar about their policies, but have not received their replies before publishing this article. However, Zadar seems to have a very similar set of rules as Šibenik. This article will be updated as soon as we get their replies. 

 

The official government koronavirus.hr website also created a list of COVID-19 testing centers in Croatia, as well as the list of important contact numbers for on-duty epidemiologists. You can also find the numbers below: 

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For a crowdsourced resource of the testing locations in Croatia, visit https://koronatestiranje.com/, a website created by a Croatian IT guy, Vladimir Vince, who decided he would create such a map - if the government-funded one didn't exist. He added all of the locations he could find, added the current information regarding opening hours, prices etc, as well as made it clear if the location is listed on the "official list" or not. 

As for the serological tests, there is a myriad health institutions, laboratories and clinics offering different kinds of serological tests: St. Catherine Specialty Hospital (Zagreb and Zabok), Poliklinika Analiza (Zagreb, Split, Zadar and Šibenik), Medikol (Zagreb, Čakovec, Split, Rijeka and Osijek), Medico (Rijeka and Pula), Artemeda (Zagreb), Marin Med (Dubrovnik), Agram Specialty Hospital (Zagreb), Breyer (Zagreb), Poliklinika Labplus (Zagreb and Split), and I'm sure many more I wasn't able to find on Google. The test is performed by drawing some venous blood, it costs around 200 kuna and the results should be available within a couple of hours. 

 

 

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Friday, 3 July 2020

One in Two COVID-19 Fatalities in Croatia Has Been Care Facility Resident

ZAGREB, July 3, 2020 - Nearly half of those who have died of COVID-19 in Croatia have been residents of a care facility, the Jutarnji List daily said on Friday.

According to the Croatian Institute of Public Health (HZJZ), 50 of the 108 casualties were residents of a care facility, including 29 in Split-Dalmatia County.

These figures are not unexpected because seniors are the most at-risk population around the world and care facility residents account for 60-70% of coronavirus-related deaths in many European counties, epidemiologist Branko Kolaric was quoted as saying.

Although mortality has been highest among the elderly, HZJZ data shows that the highest number of COVID cases has been confirmed in the 50-59 age group.

In comparison with previous analyses, the new jump in coronavirus cases since June 18 shows an increase in infections in the 20-29 and 30-39 age groups. The ratio of infections among those aged 20-29 has risen from 10.8% to 12.9% and among those aged 30-39 from 13.7% to 15.1%.

The HZJZ says those aged 20-29 accounts for the highest number of about 500 recent infections in Croatia.

The number of infections in older age categories is declining, which is good as they are more at risk of developing more serious conditions and complications related to COVID-19, the newspaper said.

Thursday, 2 July 2020

Health Ministry: There Are a Few COVID Positive Tourists in Pula and Zadar

ZAGREB, July 2, 2020 - The Health Ministry's State Secretary Tomislav Dulibic informed the government on Thursday that there were a few cases of tourists diagnosed with COVID-19 in Pula and Zadar, and that they had been provided with epidemiological treatment, which was why there was no further spread of the virus.

"When it comes to tourists, there are a few cases of (coronavirus) infections in Pula and Zadar, they have been treated epidemiologically, and this is a negligible number taking into consideration the total number of visitors," Dulibic said.

In Croatia, in the past 24 hours, 81 out of 981 tests performed for COVID-19 have returned positive. Also, there have been two deaths in connection with the infection.

The active hotspots of the infection are the eastern town of Djakovo where the infection was imported from Kosovo and Zagreb where 48 newly infected persons have been in connection with the infection in night clubs.

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