Holidays 2020. An epidemic has been announced in Montenegro. The embassy calls for caution

The epidemic is again in effect throughout Montenegro. «The increase in new COVID-19 cases is exponential. We call for caution »warns the Polish Embassy in Montenegro. What does the introduction of the epidemic mean for Polish tourists? What restrictions have been introduced? Is it safe? The text was created as part of our Onet Holidays series.

1. Due to the increase in the incidence, the Montenegrin government has re-introduced the state of the epidemic throughout the country
2. Polish embassy in Montenegro: the increase in new COVID-19 cases is avalanche. We appeal for caution
3. In Montenegro, the following applies again, among others wearing masks, both indoors and outdoors

Situation in Montenegro – epidemic restored

In Montenegro, the number of COVID-19 infections has increased sharply. While in the area inhabited by less than 620 thousand On July 1, there were 576 cases of people in the country, two weeks later there were 1 cases in total. As of July 826, the total number of cases was 22 thousand. (2 new cases were reported on this day). So far in Montenegro, 472 people have died due to the coronavirus, 95 patients have recovered (data based on https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/montenegro/)

Below is a graph showing the new daily cases:

Due to the increase in the incidence, the Montenegrin government has decided to reintroduce the epidemic (it is valid throughout the country). Recall that on June 2, the authorities in Podgorica decided that the coronavirus pandemic in their country had expired, but in mid-June a new infection was found again. Since then, the number of infections has increased, reaching the numbers mentioned above.

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The Polish Embassy informs about the introduction of the epidemic in Montenegro on Twitter: «The increase in new COVID-19 cases is avalanche. We appeal for caution ».

On the government website dedicated to Montenegro, www.gov.pl/web/czarnogora, we read: «We would like to remind you that Montenegro has less than 620. inhabitants, and the number of active cases per 100 thousand. is 310 (as of 22.07.2020/XNUMX/XNUMX). Moreover, much higher mortality of infected people is observed. The country already has the worst situation in the entire regionmeanwhile, new infections are detected every day. We assess the tendency as increasing and with no chance for immediate improvement«.

Entry to Montenegro – on what terms

The declaration of an epidemic results in a number of restrictions. While from July 1, the borders of Montenegro were open to all EU residents, without restrictions (no tests or quarantine were required), now the situation has changed a bit.

According to the website of the Montenegrin government, a foreigner may enter this country under the following conditions:

No additional restrictions if it meets the following three conditions:

1. He is a resident of one of the countries of the “green list” or has stayed in a country on the “green list” at least 15 days before entering Montenegro.

Poland is on the “green list”next to countries such as: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania , Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden and Algeria, Andorra, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, Fiji, Georgia, Iceland, Indonesia, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Madagascar, Malaysia , Mauritius, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Philippines, Senegal, Seychelles, South Korea, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates , UK, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam and Zambia.

2. If in the period from the 15th day before entering Montenegro until the date of entry he has not stayed in any of the countries not included in the “green list”.

3. He has not traveled to or through any of the countries not included in the “green list” except transit.

With a negative PCR, ELISA or ECLIA test for COVID-19that is 72 hours or less, if the person meets all three of the following conditions:

1. Is a resident of one of the “green” or “yellow list” countries (including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Kosovo, Israel and Singapore) or has been in the countries on these lists for at least 15 days before entering Montenegro

2.If in the period from the 15th day before entering Montenegro until the date of entry, she has not stayed in any of the countries outside the above-mentioned lists

3. Has not traveled through any of the countries outside the Green and Yellow Lists, with the exception of transit.

The obligation to have a COVID-19 test does not apply to children under the age of five.

What are the restrictions in force in Montenegro itself?

In view of the restoration of the epidemic, the government reintroduced the obligation to wear masks, both indoors and outdoors – this also applies to children over seven years of age. Beaches and parks are excluded from this provision, provided that the principles of social distancing and the precautionary measures recommended in a given place are respected.

Assemblies are forbidden – outdoors for more than 40 people, indoors – for more than 20 (in the case of permitted assemblies, it is obligatory to maintain a social distance of at least two meters). The ban also applies to running discos, bars and nightclubs.

When it comes to bathing areas and beaches, entrepreneurs who provide services there are obliged to follow the rules contained in the Instruction of the Public Health Institute of Montenegro. Those who choose “wild” beaches must obey social distancing.

The Polish embassy reminds that “Montenegro is not a member of the EU, hence many procedures are more complicated. This also applies to possible evacuation and treatment ». The facility advises against traveling without KL insurance (medical cost insurance) and accident insurance.

This text is part of our Onet Holidays series. Where to spend a vacation for little money? Which places to avoid and which ones you must visit during your vacation? What attractions and iconic destinations will you find in your regions? We check and inform: whether you are relaxing in the city or at the seaside – we are with you!

See our previous texts from the Onet Holidays series:

1. Holidays 2020. What is the situation in Croatia?
2. Holidays 2020. What is the epidemiological situation in Greece?
3. Holidays 2020. What is the epidemic in Spain?