What's the government response timeline for Croatia?

Press conference + leaflets with recommendations. "All information on the new coronavirus and known methods of spread, infection protection measures, organization of public health, border inspection and police, as well as all the activities of the institutions involved, were communicated to the journalists." https://zdravstvo.gov.hr/vijesti/u-ministarstvu-zdravstva-predstavljene-mjere-prevencije-sirenja-koronavirusa/4898&usg=ALkJrhiF5ohlj1Q2Jce6LUxd9FjaVTrZYg

"Ministry of Health: National Crisis Headquarters for Coronavirus is being established. ... Croatian Institute of Public Health (CIPH) will publish the latest information on the coronavirus every day at 3 pm on its web site." https://zdravstvo.gov.hr/vijesti/ministarstvo-zdravstva-osniva-se-nacionalni-krizni-stozer-zbog-koronavirusa/4956

"Version 7, February 3, 2020. THE 2019-NCOV INFECTION IS SUSPECTED WHEN THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA ARE MET...", stating symptoms + eligibility criteria, including contact with confirmed carrier, visit to china or working in a healthcare facility that treated a confirmed carrier. https://translate.google.co.uk/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&u= https%3A%2F%2Fweb.archive.org%2Fweb%2F20200217183709%2F https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hzjz.hr%2Fsluzba-epidemiologija-zarazne-bolesti%2Fpostupanje-zdravstvenih-djelatnika-u-slucaju-postavljanja-sumnje-na-novi-koronavirus-2019-ncov%2F

On 3 February, specific health monitoring was introduced and is being conducted on people who do not have symptoms/signs of the disease as well as on people who have symptoms/signs of the disease (including their close contacts) – it includes health monitoring and self-isolation measures for people who have travelled or lived in high-risk areas during the last 14 days. People who had been in contact with infected people were still required to communicate daily with an epidemiologist. https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/croatia/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.4%20Monitoring%20and%20surveillance&Type=Section

Croatia extends screening to travellers from Italy; https://glashrvatske.hrt.hr/en/news/domestic/crisis-headquarters-meets-at-ministry-of-health-to-address-coronavirus/

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a recommendation to refrain from travelling to Italy, Hong Kong, Japan, Iran and Singapore. https://glashrvatske.hrt.hr/en/news/domestic/second-coronavirus-case-confirmed-in-croatia-authorities-call-for-calm/

"Version 10, February 26, 2020. COVID-19 infection is suspected when the following criteria are met...", stating ARDS and epidemiologic history in the prior 14 days. https://translate.google.co.uk/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&u= https%3A%2F%2Fweb.archive.org%2Fweb%2F20200227200919%2F https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hzjz.hr%2Fsluzba-epidemiologija-zarazne-bolesti%2Fpostupanje-zdravstvenih-djelatnika-u-slucaju-postavljanja-sumnje-na-novi-koronavirus-2019-ncov%2F

Health minister said that the epidemiological situation was not serious enough to require the closing of schools; https://glashrvatske.hrt.hr/en/news/domestic/health-minister-submits-report-on-coronavirus/

All public events are being cancelled (originally: until April 14th) in Istria County. https://glashrvatske.hrt.hr/en/news/domestic/croatia-reports-two-new-coronavirus-cases/

On March 11, 2020, Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic held an extraordinary meeting with the relevant ministers and members of the Civil Protection Staff of the Republic of Croatia to discuss further coronavirus control measures and activities in Croatia. From Friday 3/13/2020. classes will be suspended at schools and universities in the Istria County closest to Italy. ( https://www.koronavirus.hr/vladine-mjere/101)

Croatia closes schools for two weeks, starting on Monday 16th of March; https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-croatia/croatia-closes-schools-for-two-weeks-for-coronavirus-idUSKBN2101F0

Istria County shuts all hospitality businesses for the next month, restricts opening hours of supermarkets etc. https://glashrvatske.hrt.hr/en/news/domestic/six-new-coronavirus-cases-38-in-total/

Croatia requires 14-day isolation for incoming travellers from a range of countries: https://www.croatiaweek.com/croatia-tightens-conditions-for-entering-the-country/

"Version 11, March 16, 2020. COVID-19 infection, which requires laboratory testing, is suspected when the following criteria are met..."; states testing upon symptoms + eligibility. Testing with only symptoms and no epidemiologic history only when they require hospitalization. Policy was changed to 2 (anyone symptomatic) on April 2. https://www.hzjz.hr/sluzba-epidemiologija-zarazne-bolesti/postupanje-zdravstvenih-djelatnika-u-slucaju-postavljanja-sumnje-na-novi-koronavirus-2019-ncov/

Range of debt relief measures for households, individuals and businesses. https://www2.deloitte.com/hr/en/pages/tax/articles/vlada-prijedlog-mjera-gospodarstvo-koronavirus.html

Government bans all religious gatherings and sporting events; https://glashrvatske.hrt.hr/en/news/domestic/number-of-confirmed-coronavirus-cases-in-croatia-rises-to-105/

Croatia shuts down borders for non-citizens; https://www.dw.com/de/corona-macht-den-balkan-dicht/a-52835814 "Croatia has barred admission to all travelers except Croatian citizens and foreign national residents returning home, foreign citizens departing to their home countries, diplomats, law enforcement, medical workers, controlled shipments of goods, and others on a case by case basis. This entrance restriction is currently in effect through May 17." https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/

Telework is required for 30 days in general, shutdown for all non-essential shops; requirement for one month starting 20 March; https://vlada.gov.hr/vijesti/od-ponoci-na-snazi-odluke-stozera-civilne-zastite-rh-u-svrhu-sprjecavanja-sirenja-zaraze-novim-koronavirusom/29026; https://vlada.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/Vijesti/2020/03%20o%C5%BEujak/18%20o%C5%BEujka/Odluka%20-%20mjere%20ograni%C4%8Davanja%20dru%C5%A1tvenih%20okupljanja%2C%20rada%20trgovina.pdf (not archivable);

Government orders suspension of all cultural activities (museums, theaters, cinemas, libraries, reading rooms) and suspensions of exhibitions, shows and fairs, of all sports competitions and organized trainings, and all religious gatherings for one month starting 20 March; https://vlada.gov.hr/vijesti/od-ponoci-na-snazi-odluke-stozera-civilne-zastite-rh-u-svrhu-sprjecavanja-sirenja-zaraze-novim-koronavirusom/29026; https://vlada.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/Vijesti/2020/03%20o%C5%BEujak/18%20o%C5%BEujka/Odluka%20-%20mjere%20ograni%C4%8Davanja%20dru%C5%A1tvenih%20okupljanja%2C%20rada%20trgovina.pdf (not archivable);

Government bans private gatherings of more than 5 people for one month starting 20 March; https://vlada.gov.hr/vijesti/od-ponoci-na-snazi-odluke-stozera-civilne-zastite-rh-u-svrhu-sprjecavanja-sirenja-zaraze-novim-koronavirusom/29026; https://vlada.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/Vijesti/2020/03%20o%C5%BEujak/18%20o%C5%BEujka/Odluka%20-%20mjere%20ograni%C4%8Davanja%20dru%C5%A1tvenih%20okupljanja%2C%20rada%20trgovina.pdf (not archivable);

The Civil Defence Headquarters for the City of Zagreb has reported on Saturday that all public traffic on roads and railways as well as public transport in the city itself has been halted. https://glashrvatske.hrt.hr/en/news/domestic/public-transport-halted-throughout-croatia/

Public passenger transport by road within the country (except for taxi services), international public passenger transport by road, passenger transport by rail, tram and other city public transportation, as well as all other types of public transportation (such as funicular railway) suspended throughout the country for 30 days; https://glashrvatske.hrt.hr/en/news/domestic/public-transport-halted-throughout-croatia/, https://www.croatiaweek.com/all-public-transport-services-suspended-in-croatia/

Only 'essential' workers allowed to use public transport, passes required.

Government bans leaving place of residence except for essential trips (including work, providing care, and purchasing food) starting on March 23; https://www.koronavirus.hr/odluka-o-zabrani-napustanja-mjesta-prebivalista-i-stalnog-boravka-u-rh/275; https://narodne-novine.nn.hr/clanci/sluzbeni/2020_03_35_737.html

Government bans leaving area of residence starting on March 23; https://www.koronavirus.hr/odluka-o-zabrani-napustanja-mjesta-prebivalista-i-stalnog-boravka-u-rh/275; https://narodne-novine.nn.hr/clanci/sluzbeni/2020_03_35_737.html

Croatia puts Murter Island under general quarantine (lasted until April 19); https://www.koronavirus.hr/otok-murter-pod-mjerama-karantene/308

Government amends stay-at-home order, adds e-Pass verification for essential workers, otherwise unchanged; https://www.koronavirus.hr/odluka-o-izmjeni-i-dopuni-odluke-o-zabrani-napustanja-mjesta-prebivalista-i-stalnog-boravka-u-repubici-hrvatskoj/367; https://narodne-novine.nn.hr/clanci/sluzbeni/2020_04_39_833.html

Government amends stay-at-home order, adds e-Pass verification for essential workers, otherwise unchanged; https://www.koronavirus.hr/odluka-o-izmjeni-i-dopuni-odluke-o-zabrani-napustanja-mjesta-prebivalista-i-stalnog-boravka-u-repubici-hrvatskoj/367; https://narodne-novine.nn.hr/clanci/sluzbeni/2020_04_39_833.html

https://www.croatiaweek.com/croatian-pm-announces-package-to-help-save-jobs-and-economy/; https://www.index.hr/vijesti/clanak/nove-mjere-vlade-otpisi-i-odgode-poreza-za-tvrtke-naknade-za-radnike-4000-kuna/2171163.aspx

"However, in parts of Croatia where local disease transmission is established, suspicion of COVID-19 is raised on the basis of symptoms of acute respiratory disease if the disease cannot be interpreted by another etiology, whether or not the severity of the clinical picture requires hospitalization." (translated by Google Translate) https://www.hzjz.hr/sluzba-epidemiologija-zarazne-bolesti/postupanje-zdravstvenih-djelatnika-u-slucaju-postavljanja-sumnje-na-novi-koronavirus-2019-ncov/

"All schools closed in Croatia until 19th of April at least" https://www.thedubrovniktimes.com/news/croatia/item/8473-all-schools-closed-in-croatia-until-19th-of-april-at-least

"The April package of measure, which is aimed to preserve jobs due to the special conditions caused by the covid-19, announced that the government would increase the amount of the net minimum wage per employee from HRK 3,250 to 4,000 in April and May as part of the existing minimum wage payment scheme used by 65,000 companies for 400,000 workers. Also, the state will cover contributions, which amounts to around HRK 1,460 for a net wage of HRK 4,000. In total, the state will pay HRK 5,460 per employee. In April, May, and March, the state will fund the measure with HRK 8.5 billion. This incentive is available only to employers who will maintain employment contracts" https://www.roedl.com/insights/covid-19/coronavirus-croatia-new-economic-measures

Government supplements definition of "area of residence"; otherwise unchanged; https://www.koronavirus.hr/najnovije/odluka-o-dopuni-odluke-o-zabrani-napustanja-mjesta-prebivalista-i-stalnog-boravka-u-rh/434

Plan for schools to remain closed until 11/5 at the 3rd phase of relaxing of measures. https://www.thedubrovniktimes.com/news/croatia/item/8819-croatian-government-presents-three-phase-relaxing-of-covid-19-measures-schools-bars-and-hairdressers-to-reopen; https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2020/04/23/world/europe/23reuters-health-coronavirus-croatia.html

Government extends order until May 04; https://www.koronavirus.hr/odluka-o-izmjeni-i-dopuni-odluke-o-mjerama-ogranicavanja-drustvenih-okupljanja-rada-u-trgovini-usluznih-djelatnosti-i-odrzavanja-sportskih-i-kulturnih-dogadjanja/474

Government extends order until May 04; https://www.koronavirus.hr/odluka-o-izmjeni-i-dopuni-odluke-o-mjerama-ogranicavanja-drustvenih-okupljanja-rada-u-trgovini-usluznih-djelatnosti-i-odrzavanja-sportskih-i-kulturnih-dogadjanja/474

Government extends order until May 04; https://www.koronavirus.hr/odluka-o-izmjeni-i-dopuni-odluke-o-mjerama-ogranicavanja-drustvenih-okupljanja-rada-u-trgovini-usluznih-djelatnosti-i-odrzavanja-sportskih-i-kulturnih-dogadjanja/474

Still closed, but plan to reopen it on Mon 27/4; https://www.thedubrovniktimes.com/news/croatia/item/8819-croatian-government-presents-three-phase-relaxing-of-covid-19-measures-schools-bars-and-hairdressers-to-reopen

Government extends order indefinitely, the order "shall apply as long as there is a serious risk of transmission of the disease COVID-19, or until this Decision is repealed. "; https://www.koronavirus.hr/odluka-o-dopuni-odluke-o-zabrani-napustanja-mjesta-prebivalista-i-stalnog-boravka-u-rh-475/475

Government extends order indefinitely, the order "shall apply as long as there is a serious risk of transmission of the disease COVID-19, or until this Decision is repealed. "; https://www.koronavirus.hr/odluka-o-dopuni-odluke-o-zabrani-napustanja-mjesta-prebivalista-i-stalnog-boravka-u-rh-475/475

First phase of exit strategy begins. Schools to remain closed until the third phase of the exit strategy, as per statement from the Croatian government on 23/04/2020. From 'May 11, [....]would enable kindergartens and elementary schools from Grades 1 to 4. Special classes for disabled children who have personal assistants would be restored as well, and students would be allowed to attend laboratory, art and clinical practical classes in small groups.' https://vlada.gov.hr/news/covid-19-restrictions-to-be-relaxed-in-three-turns-as-of-april-27/29302

Croatian governement outline three phase exit strategy to ease restrictions. Statement on 24/04/2020 stated: 'The first phase, starting on Monday, 27 April, will enable the opening of all retail entities apart from those in shopping centres, the exception being those stores that have been operating in shopping centres the entire time since the introduction of restrictions. Services too will be able to operate except those that require close contact with clients, on the condition physical distance is respected. This refers to tailors, key cutters, cobblers, tourist agencies and the like.' https://vlada.gov.hr/news/covid-19-restrictions-to-be-relaxed-in-three-turns-as-of-april-27/29302

First phase of exit strategy begins on 27th April, with 'Public city and suburban lines as well as fast speed lines to islands that are not connected with ferry lines will start operating again.' However, many remain closed until the second phase of exit (May 11th) when ' inter-city bus routes and domestic air traffic would be relaunched'. https://vlada.gov.hr/news/covid-19-restrictions-to-be-relaxed-in-three-turns-as-of-april-27/29302

First phase of exit strategy entered (April 27th) but restrictions remain on internal movement until second phase of exit (May 11th) when ' inter-city bus routes and domestic air traffic would be relaunched'. https://vlada.gov.hr/news/covid-19-restrictions-to-be-relaxed-in-three-turns-as-of-april-27/29302 Requirements for getting an 'e-pass' will be expanded on May 11 too. https://www.koronavirus.hr/najnovije/mjere-za-pokretanje-gospodarskih-i-drugih-djelatnosti-odvijat-ce-se-u-tri-faze/495

Dedicated webpage from Croatian government: https://www.koronavirus.hr/

Institute of Public Health "Andrija Štampar". started providing COVID-19 tests for anyone who wants at a price of 200 EUR. https://net.hr/danas/hrvatska/upravo-se-doznalo-na-koronavirus-se-mozete-testirati-samostalno-i-bez-uputnice-lijecnika-evo-koliko-to-kosta/

Schools are reopened for grades 1-4, although many parents still opt to keep their children home. Source: https://glashrvatske.hrt.hr/en/news/domestic/vast-majority-of-parents-opt-to-keep-kids-at-home-as-schools-reopen/

Almost all sectors are reopened. Although I have not been able to find a comprehensive list, I also have not found examples of any sectors that remain closed. Source: https://vlada.gov.hr/news/we-are-entering-a-new-phase-in-which-most-activities-are-reactivated/29451

Restrictions on gatherings are eased from 5 to 40 people in one place at the same time. https://vlada.gov.hr/news/we-are-entering-a-new-phase-in-which-most-activities-are-reactivated/29451

All public transport lines have now been reopened, albeit with reduced timetables. https://vlada.gov.hr/news/we-are-entering-a-new-phase-in-which-most-activities-are-reactivated/29451

The stay-at-home regulation is fully repealed, although staying at home as much as possible is still recommended. source: https://vlada.gov.hr/news/we-are-entering-a-new-phase-in-which-most-activities-are-reactivated/29451

Restrictions on internal movement in most parts of the country are lifted. However, internal movement to the island of Brac, which has been identified as a new hotspot, is restricted. https://vlada.gov.hr/news/we-are-entering-a-new-phase-in-which-most-activities-are-reactivated/29451

As opposed to the reform from May 11, school attendance (grades 1-4 only) is now mandatory. If students have reasons not to go to school, they need a written justification explaining why. http://balkans.aljazeera.net/vijesti/djeca-u-hrvatskoj-vracaju-se-u-nize-razrede-osnovne-skole

The island of Brac has lifted the restriction on internal movement. http://stozerbrac.com/novosti/217-normalizacija-zivota-na-otoku.html

A new decision from the Ministery of Interior to lift the ban on public events with some exceptions (funerals, weddings, sport games). https://civilna-zastita.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/CIVILNA%20ZA%C5%A0TITA/PDF_ZA%20WEB/Odluka%20-%20mjere%20dru%C5%A1tvena%20okupljanja%20-%205.%20izmjena.pdf

From today people are allowed to gather in groups of 100 (indoors) and 300 (outdoors). https://dnevnik.hr/vijesti/koronavirus/kako-ce-izgledati-primanje-sakramenata-pod-posebnim-mjerama-zbog-koronavirusa---606902.html

As of 28 May, travellers from the following EU Member States are allowed to enter Croatia: the Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovenia, Germany and the Slovak Republic. https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/croatia-to-open-borders-for-10-countries-but-not-serbia/1856662

On 6 June pupils have started their examinations, but it seems like they will not be returning to class before the end of the school year. "Classes in higher primary school grades and high school classes are still conducted online. Divjak added that online classes would finish on June 5, and that most schools will finish the school year on June 26." https://www.croatiaweek.com/125000-students-or-80-back-in-schools-in-croatia/

Further easing of guidelines, but caution is still recommended. https://www.koronavirus.hr/ukinuta-odluka-o-obaveznoj-pauzi-u-radu-djelatnosti-trgovine/691

Government guidelines are pretty thorough when it comes to caution, but do not mention canceling events. However, I do not know when the current policy started. https://www.koronavirus.hr/sto-moram-znati/o-svakodnevnom-zivotu/preporuke-za-odrzavanje-javnih-dogadjanja-i-okupljanja/667 https://www.koronavirus.hr/sto-moram-znati/o-svakodnevnom-zivotu/preporuke-za-odrzavanje-profesionalnih-umjetnickih-izvedbi-kulturnih-programa-i-manifestacija/622

New govt guidelines cite 300 people max for indoor events, and 500 for open spaces: https://www.koronavirus.hr/sto-moram-znati/o-svakodnevnom-zivotu/preporuke-za-odrzavanje-javnih-dogadjanja-i-okupljanja/667

US Embassy: "Movement within the country is no longer restricted. Public transportation has resumed including air, land and rail travel as well as boat connections for islands." https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/

US Embassy: "Movement within the country is no longer restricted. Public transportation has resumed including air, land and rail travel as well as boat connections for islands." https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/

US Embassy: "The European Union has closed its borders to all non-European Union (EU)/European Economic Area (EEA) nationals, and this entrance restriction is currently in effect in Croatia through June 15. Limited exceptions include foreign citizens departing to their home countries, diplomats, law enforcement, medical workers, transport workers, and others with legitimate travel needs (ex: property ownership, business, funerals, and right to residency or long-term visas)." https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/

Govt website updated on 11 June does not present any new economic measures: https://www.koronavirus.hr/vladine-mjere/mjere-pomoci-gospodarstvu/126

Given the possible negative economic impact, and this guideline for the conduct of shops of 12 June, I would say that all businesses are implicitly encouraged by the govt to reopen to avoid a serious recession. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://www.koronavirus.hr/upute-za-rad-trgovina/703

Croatia has reimposed quarantine for visitors from its four Balkan neighbours following a second wave of coronavirus in the region. Travellers from Bosnia, Serbia, Kosovo and North Macedonia will all have to self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival in Croatia. Transit travellers will be exempted, Croatian Interior Minister Davor Bozinovic told reporters. https://www.euronews.com/2020/06/25/croatia-orders-quarantine-of-arrivals-from-four-balkan-states-after-covid-19-outbreak

As of midnight, all EU/EEA nationals and persons with permanent residence in EU/EEA country can enter Croatia freely, without restrictions. All travellers are, however, advised to fill out the form on the ENTERCROATIA web-page. Based on the criteria and conditions set out in the recommendation, as from 1 July member states should start lifting the travel restrictions at the external borders for residents of the following third countries: Algeria Australia Canada Georgia Japan Montenegro Morocco New Zealand Rwanda Serbia South Korea Thailand Tunisia Uruguay China, subject to confirmation of reciprocity https://www.koronavirus.hr/latest-news/lifting-travel-restrictions-on-croatian-borders/720

Nothing new on schools by the govt COVID website since 25 May: kindergartens and primary schools continue to operate or they are in vacation + new guidelines with start of new academic year.

The govt has published detailed instructions and recommendations for any type of event from cultural to religious to sport, but no recommendation to cancel the events: https://www.koronavirus.hr/o-svakodnevnom-zivotu/185

Ban for everyone who is not a Schengen citizen or long-term resident. Some exceptions apply but they should undergo quarantine. https://www.koronavirus.hr/preporuke-i-upute-za-prelazak-drzavne-granice/733

Same 66 economic measure announced in March in force: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://www.koronavirus.hr/vladine-mjere/mjere-pomoci-gospodarstvu/126

Bank obligations are also reduced, but moratorium on loan repayment is set to end soon, with the exclusion of the Tourism sector, which will not have to repay loans until June 2021 https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://www.koronavirus.hr/vladine-mjere/mjere-pomoci-gospodarstvu/126

No idea about what's Croatia's testing policy. They say they tested 640 people in one day which seems too low for testing to be really generally available. This page says that the public insurance covers COVID test and costs https://www.koronavirus.hr/najcesca-pitanja-i-odgovori-315/315

Again, I could find no official policy on the govt COVID page. Info pages about traveling and events stress the importance of knowing who is where in order to facilitate contact tracing + new tracing app to be launched soon. https://www.jutarnji.hr/vijesti/hrvatska/gotova-mobilna-aplikacija-za-pracenje-koronavirusa-doznali-smo-kada-starta-15003261

The new general guidelines for organising events published on 11 July does not mention an upper limit for gatherers. Looking at the specific pages for different type of events some numbers are cited: for cultural events is 300 indoors and 500 outdoors, for nightclubs is 350 indoors and 1000 outdoors. However, for most type of events (e.g. sport) the limit is contingent to the how big the venue is ("At least 7 m2 of net floor area per person or 10 m2 of gross area should be provided.") This number would be in bigger stadiums few thousands of people. https://www.koronavirus.hr/sto-moram-znati/o-svakodnevnom-zivotu/upute-i-preporuke-za-okupljanja/732 https://www.koronavirus.hr/sto-moram-znati/o-svakodnevnom-zivotu/preporuke-za-odrzavanje-sportskih-natjecanja-u-zatvorenim-sportskim-objektima-uz-prisutnost-gledateljstva/708

No change from the policy implemented in May: https://www.koronavirus.hr/sto-moram-znati/o-skolovanju/kako-ce-izgledati-planirani-zavrsetak-ove-skolske-godine/642

No change: https://www.koronavirus.hr/sto-moram-znati/o-poslu/preporuke-za-sprjecavanje-infekcije-za-sve-usluzne-djelatnosti/508

"Citizens of the Member States of the European Union or the Member States of the Schengen area and the Schengen countries as well as members of their families (regardless of residence) and third-country nationals who are long-term residents under Council Directive 2003/109 / EC (from 25 November 2003 on the status of third-country nationals of long-term residence) and persons entitled to reside under other EU directives or national law or persons holding national long-stay visas when entering the Republic of Croatia, they do not have to prove the reason for their entry (business, economic, tourist, etc.), but can enter under the same conditions as before the onset of COVID-19 , but still with epidemiological control and with the obligation to comply with general and special recommendations Croatian Institute of Public Health. This also applies to citizens of the Principality of Andorra, the Republic of San Marino, the Principality of Monaco and the Holy See." "1. If aliens do not have the citizenship of an EU Member State, the EEA or the aforementioned countries, or have a regulated residence in those countries or are members of their families, and travel from a non-member country for urgent personal reasons, they must prove their reason at the border crossing. for entry into the Republic of Croatia, which may be: immediate personal reason - it is necessary to present valid documentation, for example in case of: going to a funeral (eg death certificate, obituary), going to treatment or accompanying a person going to treatment (eg medical call, confirmation of scheduled medical / dental examination, doctor's recommendation) if you are the owner or lessee (also applies to lessees) of real estate, movable property or seagoing vessel (ship, yacht, etc.) in the Republic of Croatia, border control at the border crossing to the Republic of Croatia must be accompanied by documentation proving ownership Croatia (eg title deed / contract); members of the owner's family will be allowed to enter upon presentation of a valid document from which the relationship with the owner is visible. A quarantine / self-isolation measure with health supervision for 14 days has been determined for these persons, with the possibility of shortening the duration of the measure to 7 days, if a person swabs his nose and throat at his own expense seven days after entering Croatia and receives a negative PCR test result. and SARS-CoV-2. 2. If aliens who do not have the citizenship of an EU Member State, the EEA or the aforementioned countries, or a regulated stay in those countries, wish to enter the Republic of Croatia due to: business reasons or economic interest of the Republic of Croatia , it is necessary to present documentation proving the business reason for the visit to the Republic of Croatia or the economic interest of the Republic of Croatia, such as an invitation to a meeting of a business entity from the Republic of Croatia. registered in the Republic of Croatia, documentation on the agreed business obligation with a natural or legal person, etc. for tourist reasons , it is necessary to present a confirmation of paid accommodation in one of the accommodation facilities in the Republic of Croatia (contract on lease or lump sum payment of the camp, contract on permanent berth in the port of nautical tourism, etc.) and education , it is necessary to present proof of schooling / study (eg index, certificate of educational institution, etc.)." /web/20200720125326/ https://www.koronavirus.hr/sto-moram-znati/o-putovanju/idete-na-put-sve-informacije-na-jednom-mjestu/22

End of June, scope of financial measures were widened, working hours shortened: "Now we are moving forward with the measures, we are going with shortening working hours. The goal is to preserve jobs for those employers who have experienced a decline in activity, and support can be used for 10 to 20 percent of employees. The duration of this measure is seven months. getting it is a drop in turnover ", explained the Prime Minister of Croatia and specified that support of a maximum of 2,000 kuna per month will be granted." https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-croatia-economy/croatia-boosting-help-for-coronavirus-hit-economy-idUSKBN23W1RW https://www.klix.ba/biznis/privreda/plenkovic-predstavio-nove-ekonomske-mjere-subvencije-plata-i-smanjenje-radnog-vremena/200629030

Moratorium for the repayment of loans is extended until the end of September: https://www.poslovni.hr/hrvatska/hbor-produzio-trajanje-moratorija-za-sve-klijente-4239827

Testing is targetted at symptomatic individuals and priority groups outlined here: https://www.hzjz.hr/priopcenja-mediji/protokol-testiranja-nacovid-19-sars-cov-2/ It is unclear to me when this testing policy came into effect. Croatia's Public Health Center also notes that: "Testing for new coronavirus is not routinely performed in close contacts of a person with confirmed COVID-19 who has no signs of disease. The reason for this is that a negative test result in such an asymptomatic phase does not rule out infection. Therefore, testing for SARS-CoV-2 is performed only in case of suspected COVID-19, ie when the clinical and epidemiological criteria of the disease are met." https://www.hzjz.hr/priopcenja-mediji/koronavirus-najnoviji-podatci/2/

No changes found.

Public events can go ahead with certain safety measures as described on this website. https://www.koronavirus.hr/recommendations-and-instructions-when-organizing-an-event/737

Government advice on organising events does not appear to restrict numbers. https://www.koronavirus.hr/recommendations-and-instructions-when-organizing-an-event/737

"It is mandatory for passengers to wear face masks on public transport and taxis. " https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/croatia

"As of July 10, 2020, U.S. citizens arriving to Croatia for tourism, business, urgent personal reasons, or educational purposes must present a negative PCR test not older than 48 hours (starting from the time of taking the swab until arrival at the border crossing). This is also valid for passengers and crews traveling by yacht. Travelers whose test is older than 48 hours will be allowed to enter Croatia, but they will be issued a self-isolation order and will have to be tested again locally, at their own expense. Having an expired PCR test upon arrival will allow for a shortened period of time in self-isolation pending a negative result of a local PCR test. Those who do not provide a negative PCR test upon arrival will be ordered to quarantine/self-isolate for at least 7 days prior to taking a local PCR test. Travelers who fail to present a PCR test upon arrival and refuse to take a test locally will be ordered to self-isolate or quarantine for 14 days." https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/

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Since at least the multiplexes in shopping malls were required to close by the government [see the notes of 10Aug20], the code of C2 on and after 11May20 should remain [2G]...

The Croatian Institute of Public Health announced on 10 August that multiplexes in shopping malls can reopen, five months after closing. http://archive.vn/RwPpL Official file- "Recommendations for the prevention of COVID-19 disease in multiplex cinema in shopping malls" [in Croatian only]: http://archive.vn/PzZb0

Due a surge of daily infection, Krunoslav Capak, the director of the Croatian Institute of Public Health, announced on 12 August that, from 14 to 23 August, nightclubs, bars, and cafes are going to have shorter working hours, and clubs will not be able to work after midnight. http://archive.vn/vOWU1 Official file - "Supplement to the recommendation for the prevention of COVID-19 infection in the catering industry of nightclubs" [in Croatian only]: http://archive.vn/eFooQ