There are 91 infected persons in Montenegro, whereas 6.278 persons are under sanitary watch. So far, coronavirus has been reported in nine Montenegrin municipalities, Podgorica and Tuzi counting the most cases.
President of the National Coordination Body for Contagious Diseases, Mr Milutin Simović, has warned that Montenegro is entering the critical phase as the epidemic is expected to reach its tipping point this week.
Follow the latest updates on coronavirus in Montenegro
20.30
Police arrested eight persons in Nišić for violating measure referring to ban on the assembly of more than two persons in an open public place at the same time.
20.20
Ministry of Economy has published the certificate for the need for movement issued by the employer to the employee.
19:00
New temporary measure for protection of citizens will imply ban on venturing out of residential units from 7 pm to 5 am on working days.
https://www.cdm.me/english/national-coordination-body-adopts-new-measures/
17.45
Police in Pljevlja took to quarantine A.K. (21), who wasn’t at the reported address.
17.42
President of the Municipality of Budva, Mr Marko Carević and head of the Protection and Rescue Service, Mr Dragan Božović, visited Red Cross in Budva and their volunteers who are at service of the residents of Budva during this difficult time.
17.34
Since coronavirus broke out in Montenegro, there have been 91 confirmed cases.
17.16
With the aim of responding to the global pandemic provoked by COVID-19, Central European Initiative (CEI) has initiated emergency call for submitting proposals for projects related to COVID-19.
16.52
Starting from tomorrow, National Coordination Body for Contagious Diseases will hold press conferences twice a day.
16.22
Distribution of humanitarian aid started today and will last two days. Eighty packages with supplies, fruit, vegetables and hygiene products were prepare for 80 users. Packages will be distributed by four teams of volunteers of the Red Cross and Municipal Protection and Rescue Team, representatives of the Municipality of Tivat have said.
15.43
United Group, operating in seven countries in the region, will donate medical equipment and $3 million as a sign of solidarity in the fight against COVID19. Around $250.000 will be earmarked for Montenegro.
15.38
Aware of the great challenge healthcare system in Montenegro is facing, Jugopetrol company expresses its solidarity by donating €40.000 for the provision of two respirators, as well as €5.000 of fuel value to Red Cross.
15.15
Over the weekend, police filed criminal charges against 10 persons due to the infringement pf ban on transport more than 2 persons in one vehicle.
15.07
Bemax arena has been put at disposal of the Crisis Operational Headquarters for free. Hopefully, there won’t be need for its use, said director of the arena, Mr Lazar Vukčević.
15.04
Montenegro’s PM, Mr Duško Marković, formed today working group for the preparation of the new proposal for the package of measures to support Montenegrin business entities, entrepreneurs and citizens in coping with the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic.
https://www.cdm.me/english/government-is-preparing-a-package-of-support-measures/
14.58
Considering recommendations of the National Coordination Body, Vodovod i Kanalizacija Tivat had undertaken set of prevention measures with the aim of suppressing spread of COVID19.
14.56
Nikšić police filed criminal charges against a driver who violated ban on the passenger transport.
14.50
Since temporary measures of the National Coordination Body came into force, Montenegrin police have prosecuted 25 persons due to infringement of the self-isolation measure.
14.47
President of the Supreme Court, Ms Vesna Medenica, rendered decision on the extension of measures related to special regime of work in all courts.
14.46
The Municipality of Ulcinj, in cooperation with the Embassy of Albania in Montenegro, organized today transport to Božaj border crossing for 80 nationals of Albania, who worked in Ulcinj.
14.44
#UčiDoma (Studyathome) contents will be broadcast today in Albanian language. Lessons in Albanian will start at 12:30 today.
14.38
DF-SNP Club in the Municipality of Bar will donate March lump sum to the National kitchen of the Metropolitanate in the Temple in Podgorica.
14.30
DPS caucus in the Municipal Assembly of Budva, consisting of 12 councilors, will pay €150, part of their salary, to the National Coordination Body.
13.13
Central Bank of Montenegro will earmark €2,5 million for the recovery from coronavirus epidemic, it was stated in today’ session of the CB Council.
12.57
Due to the coronavirus epidemic in Montenegro, Ministry of Education has rendered decision to delay enrollment in first grade of elementary school.
12.45
Socialist People’s Party has suggested to the NCB to open humanitarian number in several mobile operators so that citizens and legal entities can pay money to help the most affected parts of the population.
12.35
Old Royal Capital Cetinje continued today with the disinfection of public enterprises and institutions, squares, roads, promenades and parking spaces.
12.32
Traffic police in Podgorica are in charge of controlling the implementation of the ban on the presence of more than two persons in an open public place.
12.27
Considering the current epidemic situation in Bar and in accordance with the Government’s order for measures to stop, suppress and prevent spreading of the new coronavirus, Municipal Protection and Rescue Team has rendered several decisions.
12.20
Two contingents of medical and protection equipment are expected to arrive in Montenegro this week.
12.03
Š.K. (35) and E.M. (27) from Rožaje were found guilty and sentenced to 60 day-imprisonment on charges of failure to act upon healthcare regulations, despite the ban.
11.28
Results of the research carried out by the Chamber of Commerce have shown that Montenegro is improving its production and that citizens have trust in its products.
11.19
Montenegro has asked NATO to support its fight against coronavirus and provide over 5 million masks, respirators and over 4.000 tests.
https://www.cdm.me/english/montenegro-asks-nato-to-provide-medical-equipment/
09.53
Central Bank of Montenegro donated today €100.000 to the National Coordination Body to support fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
09.50
— Klinički centar Crne Gore (@Klinicki_CntCG) March 29, 2020
09.40
A patient tested positive for Covid-19 was hospitalized at the Clinical Center of Montenegro last night and is on a ventilator.
https://www.cdm.me/english/one-patient-tested-positive-for-coronavirus-is-in-a-critical-condition/
07.48
Another 6 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed. Total number of infected persons is now 91.
https://www.cdm.me/english/six-more-test-positive-for-coronavirus/
07.35
Head of the Office for Urgent Medical Assistance in Andrijevica, Mr Srđan Radulović, addressed the residents and counterparts.
07.10
Residents of Tuzi have been in lockdown for days. Vice-president of the Municipal Board of DPS Tuzi, Mr Nikola Gegaj, says that residents have taken the situation seriously and are abiding by measures and recommendations.
07.00
Montenegrin healthcare system disposes of 88 respirators and no patient is on respirator, said head of the Crisis Operational Headquarters, Dr Ranko Lazović.
https://www.cdm.me/english/lazovic-we-have-got-88-respirators-and-we-are-expecting-more/
06.45
Everyday life we all know was suspended in the middle of March die to the pandemic that has paralyzed the planet. Just like in many countries in the world, work process in private and public sector has been reduced in Montenegro. However, that didn’t affect functioning 16 prosecutor’s offices.
06.25
Call center intended for those who suspect having been exposed to coronavirus or have symptoms of the infection, was opened on 20 March. Calls will be answered by students of the Faculty of Medicine who decided to assist their older counterparts and carry part of the burden.
06.20
One balcony in Verona, symbol of eternal love, thanks to the literature which will always be city’s trademark. Balconies in romantic Verona, but also across Italy, have become symbols of unity, places where music plays and sends hope to those who are fighting coronavirus epidemic.
And what it all looks like from the most affected part of Italy tells Mr Nedjeljko Neno Jovanović, a Montenegrin who has been living and working in Verona for 17 years.
06.15
Armed Forces of Montenegro are actively engaged in the fight against coronavirus. Over 184 members are engaged, said Captain Branimir Vulević .
06.10
Montenegrin supermarkets are supplied and citizens shouldn’t be in fear of shortages, representatives of Voli, Idea and HD Laković trade chains have reported.
