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Dubrovnik, Croatia

Croatia tightens COVID measures following rise in infections

Croatia tightens COVID measures following rise in infections

New rules will come into force on 6 November, 15 November, and 4 January

On 5 November, the Croatian government announced that COVID measures will be strengthened as the country recorded 6,932 new cases on the previous day. From mid-November, the use of COVID certificates will become more widespread and stricter assembly restrictions will come into force from tomorrow, 6 November.

New rules as of Saturday

From tomorrow, all public indoor gatherings must be limited to 50 people. This rule will not apply for gathering where all attendees have a valid COVID certificate. In any case, however, individuals must wear masks and maintain a distance.

Furthermore, outdoor public events and gatherings with more than 100 people can only take place if all attendees can present a valid COVID certificate. Beyond this, all gatherings must end by midnight, with the exception of film screenings that start at 11 pm and weddings, which will be permitted to last until 2 am.

Extending the use of COVID certificates

From 15 November, all users and employees of public and state services will be required to present a valid COVID certificate. In other words, they will need proof of vaccination, recovery, or a negative test in order to enter the premises and use services.

If the number of new cases continues to rise, the government will further extend the use of COVID certificates. More specifically, it will introduce them in recreational facilities, fitness centres, and catering establishments.

January restrictions

The Chief of National Staff Davor Bozinovic announced that if the aforementioned measures do not improve the current situation, even stricter rules will be enforced from 4 January. That is, the government will only present vaccinated citizens and those who have recovered from COVID with valid certificates. In other words, one will not receive a COVID certificate for testing negative.

"That gap has been left because it is enough time for all those who have not been vaccinated to get vaccinated by the beginning of next year," Bozinovic commented, urging citizens to get vaccinated as soon as possible.   

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