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Epidemic declared in several municipalities in the north

Due to a constant rise in the number of coronavirus infections, the National Coordination Body has decided today the epidemic in several municipalities in the Northern region. The work of cafes, except those in the coast, from now on is limited until 10 pm. Hospitality venues on the coast will work until midnight, announced the National Coordination Body.

“The continuous increase in the number of new coronavirus cases across the entire country, with particularly endangered Northern and Central region, and the fact that an increasing number of patients fail to reliably identify the source of infection, points out to a widespread local transmission of the virus in certain areas. That is why the National Coordination Body gave consent to the Ministry of Health to declare an epidemic of infectious disease on the territory of the following municipalities: Bijelo Polje, Berane, Petnjica, Rožaje and Gusinje.”

Hospitality venues to work until 10 pm except in coastal municipalities

NCB also noted that entertainment and music programs are prohibited on the entire territory of Montenegro, referring to concerts, live performances by singers and bands, DJ performances and so on.

“The work of hospitality venues (restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, hotel restaurants and similar facilities), including hospitality venues on public beaches along the rivers is limited until 22:00 in Podgorica, Cetinje, Plužine, Šavnik, Žabljak, Nikšić, Danilovgrad, Tuzi, Kolašin and Mojkovac.”

Face coverings even outdoors

NCB recommends that, in addition to the mandatory wearing of face masks indoors, every citizen should wear a mask outdoors as well, whenever practicing social distance is not possible.

Countries on the ‘green list’

Upon the proposal of the Public Health Institute, NCB has decided to allow British residents to enter Montenegro without any additional requirements, i.e. to include the United Kingdom on the “green list” of countries which also includes the EU Member States.

“Respecting the economic needs of Montenegro and following the consultations with the competent state epidemiological services and reached agreement on the established measures to control passengers during boarding and disembarkation, NCB has decided to allow entry in Montenegro to residents of Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Ukraine and Belarus, who do not show symptoms and signs of coronavirus infection and meet other requirements prescribed by the Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism,” they concluded.

 

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