Montenegro is officially a country with zero COVID-19 cases. In this way, it became the first “Corona free” country in Europe.
68 days after the first registered case, there are no active coronavirus patients in Montenegro. Yesterday, the IJZCG laboratory completed the analysis of another 140 samples, among which COVID-19 was not detected. The total number of patients since the beginning of the pandemic is 324, and 315 have recovered.
Deputy Minister of Health Vesna Miranović said that this is a great success for all of Montenegro:
“This success adds value to the Montenegrin healthcare system and all institutions within the system that performed the function of protecting people’s health. The healthcare system has created the conditions for the revival of tourism. We are looking for a code of conduct applicable to tourists that will be flexible enough for tourists to enjoy a magical holiday,” says Miranović.However, Ms. Miranović urges people to remain vigilant, keep their distance, and wear a mask indoors.