What's the government response timeline for Serbia?

Health Minister Loncar notes that Belgrade airport has a state-of-the-art thermal imaging camera, which detects body temperature for everyone who enters the airport, and if one is found to have an elevated temperature, that person is quarantined and then transferred to the Infectious Disease Clinic, where he/she is further monitored. Entries from China are monitored especially. https://www.zdravlje.gov.rs/vest/344638/loncar-imamo-reagense-koji-utvrdjuju-prisustvo-novog-virusa.php

Immediately upon calling this number, emergency medical teams equipped with protective equipment will assist and transport a person who has previously visited the area affected by the coronary virus to the Clinic for Infectious and Tropical Diseases where observation and complete diagnostics will be performed as well as further treatment if is required. Link: https://www.zdravlje.gov.rs/vest/344743/uveden-broj-za-medicinsku-pomoc-gradjanima-koji-dolaze-iz-podrucja-zahvacenih-korona-virusom.php

Loncar said Serbia was constantly in touch with the Chinese embassy and agencies and was monitoring the circulation of "potentially suspicious people"."We take them at the border, follow them all the time while they are in Serbia, we send them out of Serbia. It is a huge deal," the health minister stressed. https://www.zdravlje.gov.rs/vest/345081/srbija-spremna-za-koronavirusangazovani-svi-resursi.php

Government launches Coronavirus website: https://covid19.rs/

25 persons were tested who met the criteria for potential SARS-CoV-2 infection (stay in the area of ??intense virus transmission and the presence of symptoms of respiratory tract infection). https://www.zdravlje.gov.rs/vest/345892/informacije-o-novom-korona-virusu.php

Vucic's message to the public: No reason for panic; https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=03&dd=06&nav_id=108075

Predrag Kon (head of the Infectious Diseases Unit of the City Institute of Public Health and government spokesperson on epidemiology): "some parts of the health care system will be severely burdened simply because it is necessary to trace all those contacts. In this case, fortunately, because of his self-isolation and his independent decision to quarantine, we do not have such a huge number [of cases]" -> This indicates the presence of comprehensive contact tracing for the first contact. https://balkaninsight.com/2020/03/06/serbia-confirms-first-case-of-coronavirus/

Mayor: no reasons to ban gatherings in Belgrade: https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=03&dd=09&nav_id=108083

Serbian Ministry of Health issues guideline on what they consider a potential Corona patient. Either Patient with symptoms of severe acute respiratory illness (fever, cough, general condition requiring hospital treatment) AND information about travel or stay in the area of ??intense transmission of SARS-CoV-2 virus for up to 14 days before the onset of symptom OR Patients with any acute respiratory disease with at least one of the following criteria up to 14 days before the onset of symptoms: -close contact with a confirmed or probable case of infection with the new corona virus, or work at or visit a healthcare facility that treats patients with confirmed or probable acute respiratory disease caused by the new SARS-CoV-2. https://www.zdravlje.gov.rs/vest/346428/algoritamstandardna-operativna-procedura.php

Vucic: We're not closing schools yet; https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=03&dd=11&nav_id=108099

Government bans indoor gatherings which involve more than 100 people. https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=03&dd=11&nav_id=108099

According to a press statement of the government of Serbia, foreign nationals coming from areas with intense coronavirus outbreak, namely from Italy, certain provinces of China, from South Korea, Iran and parts of Switzerland, will be temporarily banned from entering our country. Link: https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=03&dd=10&nav_id=108091

Link to the official website: https://covid19.rs/%d0%bb%d0%be%d0%bd%d1%87%d0%b0%d1%80-%d1%81%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b5%d0%b4%d0%b5%d0%bd%d0%b5-%d1%81%d0%b2%d0%b5-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b5%d0%bf%d0%be%d1%80%d1%83%d0%ba%d0%b5-%d0%bd%d0%b5%d0%bc%d0%b0/

At this moment, there is no need to close schools and kindergartens, thus suspending classes in Belgrade, Mayor Zoran Radojicic said this morning; https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=03&dd=12&nav_id=108107

Government reached decision: Schools won't be closed; https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=03&dd=13&nav_id=108115

Self-isolation recommended for all citizens: no gathering, no visits, no leaving the house without urgent need.; https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=03&dd=16&nav_id=108123

Citizens: self-isolation - no gathering, no visits, no leaving the house without urgent need. Exceptions: when going to shops and pharmacies, for walking pets, throwing trash. Recommendation for persons over 70 years of age not to go out at all, and for them, all the necessary activities should be performed by younger family members. https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=03&dd=16&nav_id=108123

Cancellation of night traffic and reduction of daily public transport. https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=03&dd=16&nav_id=108123

Citizens: self-isolation - no gathering, no visits, no leaving the house without urgent need. Exceptions: when going to shops and pharmacies, for walking pets, throwing trash. Recommendation for persons over 70 years of age not to go out at all, and for them, all the necessary activities should be performed by younger family members. https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=03&dd=16&nav_id=108123

Schools will be closed until end of school year (20 June 2020): https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=03&dd=15&nav_id=108121

Government recommends that employers organize the work process so that everyone who can do it from home can stay at home. Link: https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=03&dd=16&nav_id=108123

Serbia has banned entrance to all foreigners, except diplomats, people with residence permits, and Chinese citizens. Resource: https://balkaninsight.com/2020/03/16/serbia-imposes-state-of-emergency-pleads-for-chinas-help/

Government launches news website: https://www.nineoclock.ro/2020/03/17/government-announces-launch-of-covid-19-official-news-online-platform/

From 20:00 to 05:00, a nationwide curfew has been put in place, except for those working nightshifts. Furthermore, all persons over 65 in urban areas and over 70 in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants are forbidden from leaving their homes: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-serbia/serbia-imposes-night-curfew-orders-elderly-indoors-idUSKBN2143XR

From 20:00 to 05:00, a nationwide curfew has been put in place, except for those working nightshifts. Furthermore, all persons over 65 in urban areas and over 70 in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants are forbidden from leaving their homes: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-serbia/serbia-imposes-night-curfew-orders-elderly-indoors-idUSKBN2143XR

All facilities and outlets within shopping malls except supermarkets, grocery stores and pharmacies shall be closed. There is no closing of catering establishments, but it is forbidden for caterers to carry on their business by consuming purchased food and drink in the facility or in the garden of the catering facility. Link: https://covid19.rs/%d0%bd%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b5-%d0%bc%d0%b5%d1%80%d0%b5-%d0%b2%d0%bb%d0%b0%d0%b4%d0%b5-%d1%83-%d0%b1%d0%be%d1%80%d0%b1%d0%b8-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%be%d1%82%d0%b8%d0%b2-%d0%b2%d0%b8%d1%80%d1%83%d1%81%d0%b0-covid-1/

Not more than 5 people. Link to official statement: https://covid19.rs/%d0%bd%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b5-%d0%bc%d0%b5%d1%80%d0%b5-%d0%b2%d0%bb%d0%b0%d0%b4%d0%b5-%d1%83-%d0%b1%d0%be%d1%80%d0%b1%d0%b8-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%be%d1%82%d0%b8%d0%b2-%d0%b2%d0%b8%d1%80%d1%83%d1%81%d0%b0-covid-1/

City transport on the territory of the Republic of Serbia is suspended. This decision comes into force tonight, from 8 pm and does not apply to taxi transport, passenger vehicles (own transport) and transport for employees. Note, whilst archived this link uses non-English characters https://covid19.rs/%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B5-%D0%BC%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B5-%D0%B2%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%B4%D0%B5-%D1%83-%D0%B1%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B1%D0%B8-%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%B2-%D0%B2%D0%B8%D1%80%D1%83%D1%81%D0%B0-covid-1/

The curfew has been prolonged from previous 9 hours to 12 hours. People ordered to stay at home from (17:00h) to (05:00h): https://www.021.rs/story/Info/Srbija/237335/Produzava-se-policijski-cas-zabrana-kretanja-od-17h-do-5-ujutru.html

"We test all those who have symptoms, those who have been in direct contact with the infected corona virus or come from areas that are the focal point of Covid-19" - Director of the Clinic for Infectious and Tropical Diseases Goran Stevanovic. Link: https://covid19.rs/%d1%81%d1%82%d0%b5%d0%b2%d0%b0%d0%bd%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b8%d1%9b-%d1%98%d0%b0%d1%81%d0%bd%d0%b8-%d0%ba%d1%80%d0%b8%d1%82%d0%b5%d1%80%d0%b8%d1%98%d1%83%d0%bc%d0%b8-%d0%b7%d0%b0-%d1%82%d0%b5%d1%81%d1%82/

Link to the official website: https://covid19.rs/%d0%bb%d0%be%d0%bd%d1%87%d0%b0%d1%80-%d1%81%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b5%d0%b4%d0%b5%d0%bd%d0%b5-%d1%81%d0%b2%d0%b5-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b5%d0%bf%d0%be%d1%80%d1%83%d0%ba%d0%b5-%d0%bd%d0%b5%d0%bc%d0%b0/

The Serbian government has decided to extend all self-isolation measures from 14 to 28 days and to impose a ban on movement on weekends from 3pm. In addition, the Government decided to withdraw the decision on the allowed walk of pets for 20 minutes between 8pm and 9pm: https://www.rts.rs/page/stories/sr/%D0%9A%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%BD%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%B8%D1%80%D1%83%D1%81/story/3134/koronavirus-u-srbiji/3904997/vlada-produzena-samoizolacija-vikendom-policijski-cas-od-15-.html

A full program of measures to help the Serbian economy affected by the effects of the coronavirus epidemic (worth 5.1 billion euros) presented by the Finance Minister Sinisa Mali. Measures include, in particular: - direct payments to enterprises, payment of minimum wage support for entrepreneurs, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, i.e. subsidies of 50% of the minimum wage to large enterprises whose employees are sent on forced leave due to reduced business volume or complete suspension of work; - payment of direct assistance in the amount of 100 euros in dinars equivalent to all adult citizens of the Republic of Serbia. Link: https://www.b92.net/eng/news/business.php?yyyy=2020&mm=03&dd=31&nav_id=108229

The Minister of Finance announced the deferral of payment of payroll taxes and contributions for all private companies during the state of emergency, and for a minimum of three months, deferral of payment of income tax for the second quarter of 2020 and exemption from VAT for all those who donate and deal with donations. Link: https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/152964/state-sets-aside-51b-to-mitigate-coronavirus-economic-blow.php

Not more than 5 people. Link to official statement: https://covid19.rs/%d0%bd%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b5-%d0%bc%d0%b5%d1%80%d0%b5-%d0%b2%d0%bb%d0%b0%d0%b4%d0%b5-%d1%83-%d0%b1%d0%be%d1%80%d0%b1%d0%b8-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%be%d1%82%d0%b8%d0%b2-%d0%b2%d0%b8%d1%80%d1%83%d1%81%d0%b0-covid-1/

Public transport on the territory of the Republic of Serbia is suspended. The exemption from the ban on urban transport is possible only on the basis of a special permit. Link to the official statement: https://covid19.rs/%d0%bd%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b5-%d0%bc%d0%b5%d1%80%d0%b5-%d0%b2%d0%bb%d0%b0%d0%b4%d0%b5-%d1%83-%d0%b1%d0%be%d1%80%d0%b1%d0%b8-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%be%d1%82%d0%b8%d0%b2-%d0%b2%d0%b8%d1%80%d1%83%d1%81%d0%b0-covid-1/

President Aleksandar Vucic said that more than two people are banned from gathering. Link: https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=04&dd=02&nav_id=108249

Official Covid-19 website re-launched by the government: https://covid19.rs/

Curfew on Saturday from 1 pm to 5 am on Monday. The ban does not apply to the pensioners who can go to the stores on Sunday from 4 am to 7 am. No more than two people can gather in one place: https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=04&dd=02&nav_id=108249

Dr. Predrag Cohn said that there were testing the following priority groups: health care workers, people who had a temperature higher than 38 degrees and those who were in close contact with confirmed cases for up to 14 days before they were diagnosed. https://covid19.rs/%d0%ba%d0%be%d0%bd-%d1%82%d0%b5%d1%81%d1%82%d0%b8%d1%80%d0%b0%d0%bb%d0%b8-%d1%81%d0%b5-%d0%b8%d0%bb%d0%b8-%d0%bd%d0%b5-%d1%81%d0%b2%d0%b5-%d0%b7%d0%b0%d0%b2%d0%b8%d1%81%d0%b8-%d0%be%d0%b4-%d0%bd/ (Link not archivable)

In Serbia, people are tested for test indications, which have been expanded to detect those who do not have signs and symptoms of infection, but who are suspected to be potential reservoirs of infection or asymptomatic carriers: https://covid19.rs/%d0%ba%d0%be%d0%bd-%d1%82%d0%b5%d1%81%d1%82%d0%b8%d1%80%d0%b0%d0%bb%d0%b8-%d1%81%d0%b5-%d0%b8%d0%bb%d0%b8-%d0%bd%d0%b5-%d1%81%d0%b2%d0%b5-%d0%b7%d0%b0%d0%b2%d0%b8%d1%81%d0%b8-%d0%be%d0%b4-%d0%bd/

Epidemiologist Predrag Kon said the number of corona-tested viruses is increasing day by day, adding that he expects that number to reach 1,500 daily this week: https://covid19.rs/%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BD-%D0%B1%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%98-%D1%82%D0%B5%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B8%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%85-%D1%81%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BA%D0%B8-%D0%B4%D0%B0%D0%BD-%D1%81%D0%B2%D0%B5-%D0%B2%D0%B5%D1%9B%D0%B8/

The measure adopted to combat the coronavirus pandemic is a total ban on movement from Friday at 5 pm to Monday at 5 am and the curfew applies to all citizens of Serbia. Citizens over the age of 65 can leave their homes on Friday from four to seven in the morning, to buy groceries at stores that will operate on Friday, at the same time, from four to seven in the morning: https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=04&dd=09&nav_id=108293

Curfew announced for Easter weekend from 5 pm on Friday, April 17, to 5 am on Tuesday, April 21: https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=04&dd=14&nav_id=108327

"Lifting the state of emergency unlikely to happen prior to May 1"- Epidemiologist Branislav Tiodorovic: https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=04&dd=22&nav_id=108365

Relaxation of closures Some of the stores and shops are reopened as of April 21, including car mechanics, tire shops, shoemakers, tailors, dry cleaners, and driving schools, as well as some retail stores such as bookstores, auto dealers, bicycle shops, stores selling technical goods and building materials. Most of the outdoor farmer’s markets have been reopened as of April 22. Reopening of the Indoor farmer’s markets is planned for April 27. https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/

Starting from 27 April, the work of green markets in closed space will be allowed, as well as the work of hairdresser’s shops, beauty parlours and fitness centres and gyms. This weekend’s curfew starts today at 18.00 and ends on Monday at 05.00. Persons over 65 will be allowed to go out for a half-an-hour walk today and on Sunday, in the time interval from 18.00 to 01.00, 600 metres from their place of residence the most. https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/154989/additional-relaxation-of-covid-19-restrictive-measures-as-of-27-april.php

The government had announced a policy on 30th April of gradual easing, , WHILE KINDERGARTENS WILL OPEN ON MAY11 https://www.msn.com/en-xl/europe/top-stories/serbia-to-ease-lockdown-this-weekend-despite-health-warnings/ar-BB13s1ii

The government had adopted a policy of gradual easing, under which restaurants and cafes open from next week, public transport in Belgrade resumes on May 8, while kindergartens will open on may11 link: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/europe/top-stories/serbia-to-ease-lockdown-this-weekend-despite-health-warnings/ar-BB13s1ii

The government announced a policy on 30th April in which public transport will resume on 8th May. https://www.msn.com/en-xl/europe/top-stories/serbia-to-ease-lockdown-this-weekend-despite-health-warnings/ar-BB13s1ii

The government announced a policy of easing down lock slowly and step by step in coming days. https://www.msn.com/en-xl/europe/top-stories/serbia-to-ease-lockdown-this-weekend-despite-health-warnings/ar-BB13s1ii

"As the May Day holidays approach, and with a view to reducing social contact to a minimum, the Serbian government has adopted a decision banning movement from Thursday, 30 April at 18.00 to Monday, 4 May at 5.00." https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/155130/ban-on-movement-for-may-day-from-30-april-through-4-may.php

"As the May Day holidays approach, and with a view to reducing social contact to a minimum, the Serbian government has adopted a decision banning movement from Thursday, 30 April at 18.00 to Monday, 4 May at 5.00." https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/155130/ban-on-movement-for-may-day-from-30-april-through-4-may.php

Kindergartens and preschools have reopened as of 17/5, schools and universities remain closed. https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/

Public gatherings are limited to 20ppl. https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/

Intercity, urban and suburban bus and rail services have resumed as of 17/5. https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/

No restrictions on movement or requirement to stay home, but recommend staying home and social distancing measures. https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/

State of emergency was lifted on 17/5, public transport resumed. "There are no restrictions on movement for residents of all ages, but everyone is strongly advised to respect the social distancing measures when outside, avoid large crowds, maintain the distance of at least 6.6 ft from others, respect the limitations on public gatherings and use disinfectants and personal protection like gloves and face masks." https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/

"The Serbian government announced that entry to Serbia for foreign citizens will require a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before arrival AND a “stay authorization” or “authorization to transit” from the Serbian government. The government of Serbia reportedly plans to launch a web portal where foreign citizens can apply for this authorization, but that web portal is not yet operational. The PCR test must be given by the national reference laboratory of the country the foreigner is coming from. Tests will not be required for children up to 12 as long as the parent/guardian has the test results. These requirements may change at any time." https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/

As of 18 May, Air Serbia re-established commercial international flights from Belgrade to London, Frankfurt, Vienna and Zurich but with reduced frequencies, while flights to Sarajevo, Podgorica, Tivat and Skopje are set for the beginning of June. https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Serbia.pdf

This will be increased to 1000 as of June 1. https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/

PRC tests no longer required on arrival. https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/466518/od-petka-pcr-test-nece-biti-obavezan-pri-ulasku-u-srbiju.php

From May 22 general etsting available in various location for everyone at request. Paid. https://www.danas.rs/bbc-news-serbian/korona-virus-i-srbija-kad-gde-i-kako-mozete-da-se-testirate-na-licni-zahtev/

Serbia and Hungary open their border. No quarantine or PRC tests are required on arrival. https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/156522/hungary-opens-border-to-serbian-citizens.php PRC tests not required by anyone entering Serbia. https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/466518/od-petka-pcr-test-nece-biti-obavezan-pri-ulasku-u-srbiju.php

The government's official web portal on coronavirus continues to publish updates, news and new reports. The Ministry of Health even issued an information hotline (064 8945 235) for people to dial to address any coronavirus related queries. The government has also been posting updates and advisory on their official twitter account. https://covid19.rs/homepage-english/ https://twitter.com/serbiangov

Public gatherings are limited to maximum 1000 people as of June 1. https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/

"Subject to social distancing measures and certain restrictions proposed by the Serbian Government the following are reopened: * Retail stores, shopping malls and small business like groceries, car mechanics, beauty salons, barbershops, and farmer’s markets; * Gyms and fitness centers, parks and public areas intended for recreation and sports; * Cafes and restaurants * Intercity, urban and suburban bus and rail public transportation; * Gambling facilities and casinos that operate in objects not larger then 400 sq. meters; * Kindergartens and preschool facilities." Source: https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/

"There is officially no longer a limit on the number of people allowed to gather outside in Serbia, Darija Kisic Tepavcevic, the country’s top epidemiologist and member of its Covid-19 taskforce, announced this afternoon (5 June). Events of an unlimited number of people may be held outdoors, while gatherings of 500 people or less are permitted inside – provided, in both cases, that at least one-metre social distancing is maintained between all guests." Source: https://www.iq-mag.net/2020/06/serbia-lifts-restrictions-on-outdoor-events/

"There is officially no longer a limit on the number of people allowed to gather outside in Serbia, Darija Kisic Tepavcevic, the country’s top epidemiologist and member of its Covid-19 taskforce, announced this afternoon (5 June). Events of an unlimited number of people may be held outdoors, while gatherings of 500 people or less are permitted inside – provided, in both cases, that at least one-metre social distancing is maintained between all guests." Source: https://www.iq-mag.net/2020/06/serbia-lifts-restrictions-on-outdoor-events/

"Serbia lifted a state of emergency and night curfew Wednesday as a significant number of new infections from the coronavirus declined. The decision came after lawmakers voted to lift the measure. The move does not mean social distance measures should not be respected." Source: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/covid-19-serbia-lifts-state-of-emergency-curfew/1831806

“Several towns are now considered COVID-19 hotspots in Serbia. Kragujevac is one of them. It is a city of around 200,000 people in the center of the country. Now the local authorities have been forced to announce a state of emergency after reporting hundreds of new cases in just a few days.  (…) But, it doesn't appear the threat is being taken too seriously on the city's streets. Playgrounds in the town's center are full of children and parents and very few are wearing face coverings.” Source: https://newseu.cgtn.com/news/2020-06-29/State-of-emergency-called-in-Serbia-s-towns-as-COVID-19-cases-surge-RHpQ51bxh6/index.html

"Senior care centers, schools and universities remain closed until further notice." https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/

"As of 5 June, there are no more restrictions on the number of public outdoor gatherings, however, a preventative measure of physical distance must be applied – a distance of at least one metre. As for the closed space, the maximum number will be 500 people, instead of 100 as was previously allowed." https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Serbia.pdf

"Intercity, urban and suburban bus and rail public transportation" have reopened. https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/

"On 6 May, the state of emergency and curfew were lifted. There are no restrictions on movement for citizens of all ages, but everyone is strongly advised to respect the social distancing measures and to follow the sanitary protocols." https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Serbia.pdf

"According to the current algorithm, an infectologist at the designated clinic for infectious diseases or a general hospital, together with the locally in-charge epidemiologist, decides if the person fulfills the criteria for a suspected case and, if so, testing is being done"

PM explained that the introduction of more stringent measures was necessary, and expressed hope that in five to ten days they will contribute to reducing the number of infected people in Belgrade, where the situation is the most critical. According to her, a ban on movement and curfew would undoubtedly be the most effective measure, because it was already seen in March and April that it contributed to reducing the number of infected people in a short time. Link https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/158523/restrictive-measures-to-help-curb-coronavirus.php

PM urged the people to avoid to go at public gatherings. Link: https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/158575/gatherings-pose-great-risk-for-spread-of-coronavirus.php

In the territory of the entire Republic of Serbia, regardless of whether a situation of emergency has been declared in a certain municipality or city, gatherings of more than ten people in public places in closed and open space are prohibitedAll measures adopted at today's session of the crisis response team will be valid from 17 July. Link: https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/158743/stricter-measures-in-fight-against-covid-19-from-17-july.php

The Government of the Republic of Serbia launched the second aid package on 30 July. 'This package includes the payment of 60 percent of the minimum wage twice , as well as the postponement of taxes and contributions on wages for one month, and it is worth 66 billion dinars [c.667 million US$].' The benefits will be paid in two times, one by 10 August and another in September. https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/480712/usvojen-pravni-okvir-za-sprovodjenje-drugog-paketa-ekonomskih-mera.php

"Deputy Director of the Institute of Public Health of Serbia "Dr Milan Jovanovic Batut" Darija Kisic Tepavcevic said that the COVID-19 crisis response team proposed to the government to make a decision that all citizens coming to Serbia from the territory of Croatia, North Macedonia, Bulgaria and Romania should have a negative PCR test that is not older than 48 hours. In a statement to the press after the session of the COVID-19 crisis response team, she explained that the decision is valid from tomorrow,15 August, and does not refer to our citizens who come from the territory of those countries." https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/159955/mandatory-pcr-test-for-citizens-of-four-neighbouring-countries.php