The National Coordination Body (NCB) for Infectious Diseases has decided to introduce new restrictive measures in each municipality, depending on the epidemiological situation. The new measures will come into force on Monday (28.09).
The basis will be the number of infected people per 100,000 inhabitants. Current indicators by municipality:
Restrictive measures depending on the number of infected over the past 14 days:
Below 400:
No changes. However, strict compliance with protocols and strict monitoring of the implementation of the current epidemiological measures will continue.
Between 400 and 799:
10:00 p.m. is the closing time for establishments. A maximum of two people may sit at one table (indoors and on the terrace). Chairs must be placed at least one meter apart.
Between 800 and 1,199:
Ban on the operation of restaurants and cafes, including hotel establishments. Only members of the same family are allowed to be inside a residential unit.
Above 1,200:
People will be prohibited from leaving their residential units from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. (with some exceptions). Citizens who care for wheelchair users, as well as persons who are unable to carry out everyday activities independently due to illness (must be confirmed by a certificate), and pets, are allowed to be outside for no more than 60 minutes per day.
At the same time, the ban on the operation of restaurants and cafes, including hotel establishments, remains in force. Only members of the same family are allowed to be inside a residential unit.
The decision to ease restrictions is made automatically every 14 days, depending on the infection rate.
According to current data, the strictest restrictions will apply in Nikšić, Berane and Andrijevica, starting on Monday.
Start of the school yearAnalyzing the epidemiological situation and the conditions for the start of the school year, the NCB instructed the Ministry of Education to review and establish all relevant parameters by Monday and inform the public about all aspects of the start of the school year.
In order to contain the spread of the virus among schoolchildren and students, the NCB decided to change the rules regarding wearing masks. This means that children over the age of 5 will also be required to wear a face mask.
The NCB also proposed that the Ministry of Health make a decision on compensation for medical staff working with COVID-19 patients.