2020-07-28
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Social distancing: Schools closure starting in autum when school reopen - Only schools, Classes with Virus Outbreak Will be Closed, |
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2020-07-28
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Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring Health Inspectors of the Croatian State Inspectorate are monitoring and enforcing individual orders to self-isolate. They are authorized to fine any individual violating this order with fines ranging from 8000 HRK for the first violation to 30,000 HRK, 60,000 HRK and 120,000 HRK for repeat offenders. |
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2020-07-28
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Public health measures: General recommendations July 28, 2020 - Speaker Gordan Jandrokovic said on Tuesday the parliament presidency was agreed today about recommending that all MPs wear masks in the chamber and that he would continue to ask all to do so. |
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2020-07-10
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Public health measures: Testing policy As of July 10, 2020, U.S. citizens arriving to Croatia for tourism, business, urgent personal reasons, or educational purposes must present a negative PCR test not older than 48 hours (starting from the time of taking the swab until arrival at the border crossing). This is also valid for passengers and crews traveling by yacht. |
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2020-07-10
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Movement restrictions: Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival As of July 10, 2020, U.S. citizens arriving to Croatia for tourism, business, urgent personal reasons, or educational purposes must present a negative PCR test not older than 48 hours (starting from the time of taking the swab until arrival at the border crossing). This is also valid for passengers and crews traveling by yacht. |
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2020-07-10
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Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Travelers whose test is older than 48 hours will be allowed to enter Croatia, but they will be issued a self-isolation order and will have to be tested again locally, at their own expense. Having an expired PCR test upon arrival will allow for a shortened period of time in self-isolation pending a negative result of a local PCR test. Those who do not provide a negative PCR test upon arrival will be ordered to quarantine/self-isolate for at least 7 days prior to taking a local PCR test. Travelers who fail to present a PCR test upon arrival and refuse to take a test locally will be ordered to self-isolate or quarantine for 14 days. A local test cost ranges from $130 to $300 or more, depending upon the location, and the result can be expected between 24-48 hours. |
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2020-07-01
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Movement restrictions: Border closure As of July 1, 2020, all EU/EEA nationals and individuals holding permanent residence in the EU/EEA countries can enter Croatia freely, without restrictions. All other foreign nationals, including U.S. citizens, may enter Croatia for business, tourism, or other pressing personal reasons if they provide the relevant proof and meet the requirements set forth by the Government of Croatia. |
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2020-06-12
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Social distancing: Limit public gatherings First football league in Croatia to resume |
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2020-06-12
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Movement restrictions: Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival Speed up of entry process and no requirement or proof of stay for citizens of Czech Republic, Hungary, Republic of Austria, Republic of Estonia, Republic of Latvia, Republic of Lithuania, Republic of Poland, Republic of Slovenia, Federal Republic of Germany and Slovak Republic |
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2020-06-10
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Movement restrictions: Border closure Maritime border opens |
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2020-06-10
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Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Plan with options for various education models for the autumn semester developed to ensure flexible implementation depending on epidemiological situation |
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2020-05-28
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Movement restrictions: Border closure Tourists from the EU/EEA are allowed in again, if they can show their tourist accommodation booking |
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2020-05-22
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Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Face mask product declaration established |
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2020-05-18
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Public health measures: General recommendations Information for visitors on how to travel and what to consider |
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2020-05-18
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Pools, movies and theaters may reopen |
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2020-05-14
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Public health measures: General recommendations The Ministry of the Interior of Croatia recommends that EU citizens apply for written consent to enter the country before making a trip |
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2020-05-13
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Gyms and fitness centres to reopen |
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2020-05-12
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Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Some international flights taken up again to Frankfurt, further easing expected with flights to other locations such as London |
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2020-05-12
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Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Domestic flights have resumed |
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2020-05-11
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Social distancing: Schools closure Pre-school institutions and classes from 1st to 4th grade as well as special classes and work with children with disabilities who have a teaching assistant to reopen |
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2020-05-11
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Social distancing: Schools closure Laboratory, artistic and clinical practice and small group work in higher education will be facilitated |
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2020-05-11
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Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Up to 10 people allowed to gather in one place |
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2020-05-11
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services National and nature parks will operate |
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2020-05-11
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Catering facilities will be provided exclusively in outdoor areas and terraces with respect to specific epidemiological measures |
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2020-05-11
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Shopping malls to reopen under strict hygiene measures |
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2020-05-11
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Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies People entering the country are no longer mandated to self-isolate, however they still need to follow strict guidelines including limited contact to others, limiting time outside and applying extra care measures |
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2020-05-11
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Country-wide public transportation and domestic air traffic to reopen |
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2020-05-11
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Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Gatherings of up to 40 people are allowed again |
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2020-05-11
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Hotels reopened |
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2020-05-11
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Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Country-wide public transportation and domestic air traffic to reopen |
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2020-05-11
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Movement restrictions: Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival Additional health pass no longer needed to travel between the regions |
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2020-05-11
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Extension until further notice: Schools (grade 5 and above) and universities remain closed. |
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2020-05-10
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Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Limit of public gathering (i.e. max 3 persons) installed again (contrary to national easing of measures) due to a hotspot discovery |
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2020-05-10
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Public transport, restaurants, contact services and etc. are to keep closed after a hotspot was discovered (contrary to national progress of easing measures) |
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2020-05-04
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Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Public and private health system will be fully operational with some minor exeptions |
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2020-05-04
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Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system An additional 1 mio EUR (next to 2 mio. Prior) set aside for supporting global vaccine research |
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2020-05-04
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Also businesses with close customer contact can reopen |
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2020-05-03
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Movement restrictions: Border closure Extended until 17th May |
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2020-05-03
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Movement restrictions: Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival Travel between various specific counties (city of Zagreb and Zagreb county) is permitted without a pass. |
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2020-05-03
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Social distancing: Schools closure Extension until further notice: school and university closure |
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2020-04-27
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Social distancing: Schools closure State professional exam resumed for priority groups of students |
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2020-04-27
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services All business entities engaged in trade activity are allowed to work, except those operating within the trade center |
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2020-04-27
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Resuming of work for all business entities engaged in services, except those in which close contact with clients is achieved (eg carpenter, tailor, key making, tourist agency branch, photo studio ...); physical distance measures need to be respected |
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2020-04-27
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Public urban and suburban transport lines and high-speed lines for islands |
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2020-04-27
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Libraries, museums, galleries, antiques and bookstores |
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2020-04-27
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Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Church services with a maximum of 15 persons can be held under strict hygienic conditions. |
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2020-04-27
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Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Training sessions for professionals athletes resumed |
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2020-04-27
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Public transportation in cities and suburbs, as well as speed boat lines to those islands that did not have a ferry connection, will be reinstated. Public transportation will remain restricted to counties only. |
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2020-04-23
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Public health measures: General recommendations Recommendation to wear a face mask in shops and public transport |
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2020-04-20
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Movement restrictions: Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival Travel pass required for traveling between counties; travel passes are available for employees of essential services, transport of essential goods, media reporting, commuting to essential employment that cannot be done from home, emergency medical care, and vital family reasons. |
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2020-04-20
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Lockdown: Partial lockdown Croats have been allowed to leave their homes to buy essentials or seek medical treatment, go for a walk or do an exercise, but not in a group and avoiding social contact. |
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2020-04-18
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Lockdown: Partial lockdown Expansion until 4th May: only allowed to leave home for essential reasons |
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2020-04-14
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Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Digital AI-powered assistant to advise people how to diagnose and manage suspected COVID-19 infections launched |
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2020-04-14
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Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Moratorium imposed on enforcement proceedings during COVID-19 outbreak |
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2020-04-08
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Public markets allowed to re-open under strict hygiene measures (with exemptions) |
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2020-04-08
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Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Stricter reporting mandated for retirement homes and care institutions |
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2020-04-08
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Public health measures: General recommendations Recommendation for cleaning of various (public) services published, e.g. hotels, trains |
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2020-04-07
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Public health measures: General recommendations To Croatians having their residency abroad to stay in their country of residence unless for urgent reasons to return |
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2020-04-07
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Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Two new financial instruments are being introduced as of this week - the " COVID-19 loan " and the " Micro loan for rural development " |
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2020-04-07
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Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Temporary hotline established |
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2020-04-02
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Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Economic support for small dairy farmers |
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2020-04-01
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Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Government announced additional measures, including: an increase of the subsidization of the net minimum wage; tax obligations of companies to be reduced or written-off depending on their turnover and loss; VAT payments will not be due until payment is received from customers, and the deadline for the 2019 financial reports will be extended to June 30 |
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2020-03-23
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Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions People are not allowed to leave their county with intercity travel and vehicular traffic is suspended, with exceptions for essential workers and reasons |
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2020-03-23
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Socio-economic measures: Economic measures SME’s have the chance to defer loan payments and easier access to loans ensured |
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2020-03-22
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services All public transport except for taxis has been suspended for 30 days |
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2020-03-21
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Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Call to all entrepeneurs and businesses to reach out to ministry of health, if they have capacities to produce protection equipment |
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2020-03-20
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Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Development of health camp outside of main hospital |
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2020-03-19
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Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system The capacities of hospitals across Croatia are increased and the decision made to establish a digital platform ensuring interoperability and coordination across actors to monitor the outbreak |
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2020-03-19
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Movement restrictions: Border closure Temporary ban of transit through border crossings, excluding cross-border workers, freight carriers, healthcare professionals |
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2020-03-19
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Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Dubrovnic airport closed until 15th April |
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2020-03-19
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Closing of restaurants, cafes, bars, night clubs, shopping centers, sports and fitness centers, museums, cinemas, theatres, places of worship, hairdressers, beauty parlors and similar services where close human contact can be expected |
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2020-03-19
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Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Gatherings of more than 5 are banned |
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2020-03-18
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Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The government has also resorted to purchases of unsold stocks of finished goods in agriculture, food processing industry, medical equipment, and similar strategic goods. |
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2020-03-17
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Socio-economic measures: Economic measures A moratorium for three months on obligations to banks has been introduced. Banks will not apply enforcement measures during this period. |
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2020-03-17
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Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Establishment of COVID-19 loans to ensure financial liquidity and delays in tax collection or reduction in taxes and fees; complete plan has 63 measures and measures a worth of 350 million HRK |
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2020-03-17
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Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The Croatian National Bank (CNB) has provided additional liquidity, supported the government securities market, and temporarily eased the regulatory burden on banks; various measures implemented gradually |
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2020-03-16
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Social distancing: Schools closure Two week suspension of schools and universities starting 16 March |
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2020-03-15
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Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Freezing prices for essential foods and drugs to level of 30th January 2020 |
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2020-03-12
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Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Forced government quarantine of 14 days for any traveller arriving from China (Hubei), Germany (Heinsburg, NRW), Iran, Italy, and South Korea (Chendong and Daegu). Health monitoring for other countries. |
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2020-03-12
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Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established The national civil protection agency’s powers were extended to respond more appropriately |
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2020-03-03
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Public health measures: General recommendations Those over 60 and those with chronic diseases should avoid crowded public places (including taking transport at peak times) |
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2020-03-01
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Public health measures: General recommendations It is recommended that health care institutions and health care professionals postpone the provision of health tourism services (providing health services to persons from outside Croatia, such as dental services, spa services, etc.) to persons coming from the affected areas in the next month to prevent |
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2020-02-24
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Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring Health Inspectors of the Croatian State Inspectorate are monitoring and enforcing orders to self-isolate. They are authorized to fine any individual violating this order with fines ranging from 8000 to 120,000 HRK |
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2020-02-24
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Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Health inspectors are monitoring compliance with self-isolation orders and can fine up to 120.000 HRK |
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