April 9, 2020 - In Montenegro, as of yesterday, a total of 167 samples were analyzed today, three of which were positive for the COVID-19, and the number of infected rose to 252. Two patients from Podgorica, two contacts of previously confirmed cases, are under investigation, while the origin of the infection is being investigated.
The number of COVID-19 cases by municipalities is:
Podgorica: 127
Sad: 36
Niksic: 31
Bar: 21
Ulcinj: 9
Andrijevica: 7
Bijelo Polje: 6
Herceg Novi: 6
Budva: 4
Danilovgrad: 3
Tivat: 2
At the regular press of the National Coordinating Body for the Control of Infectious Disease Control, the Deputy Director of this healthcare institution, Dr. Senda Begic, said that out of 60 samples analyzed since this morning, none were positive. But he said that we should not relax and should not go for a wave of enthusiasm because of the encouraging results of the measures being implemented to prevent the spread of the infection.
The director of the Clinical Center of Montenegro, Jevto Erakovic, said that there were currently 19 people on treatment at the facility for COVID-19 infection, four of whom were respiratory patients. He noted that other hospitalized patients from all over Montenegro are currently in stable general condition.
Erakovic stressed that seven patients were preparing for discharge.
"We have good treatment results so far, and I think they are not accidental," Erakovic said, adding that Montenegrin doctors have communication with colleagues from China.
According to him, only adherence to the measures adopted by the National Coordination Body produces results in the fight against COVID-19.
"We must not allow what we have done so far to be undone. All measures taken are there for a reason. I ask all citizens and urge them to continue to respect them and show their agreement, "said Erakovic.
New measures against the COVID-19 pandemic are disturbing to citizens, especially the ban on fishing
The National Coordination Body at yesterday's session analyzed the epidemiological situation in Montenegro and found a significant increase in the number of citizens on the streets and public places yesterday and today represents an unacceptable level of violation of orders and recommendations prescribing social distancing and staying in housing facilities. Therefore, the National Coordination Body has decided to amend several temporary measures, such that new decisions are applied from today.
Amended orders and recommendations prohibit:
1. presence and loitering of more than one person in public places, except for a child under 12 years of age, a child with autism spectrum disorders and other disabilities and wheelchair users, with the presence of one parent, guardian, adoptive parent, foster, companion or another adult member of the family household;
This prohibition does not apply to persons who perform their regular work tasks authorized by the orders.
2. presence and loitering of persons on beaches (river, lake, and sea), landscaped and unregulated bathing areas and picnic areas;
3. leaving the residential premises from Sunday from 11 a.m. to Monday at 5 a.m.
Detailed information on the new set of measures introduced by the National Coordinate Body is available in the Government of Montenegro official site: gov.me
Fishers and Citizens Ask: How Does a Fisherman on a Mid-Boat Boat Spread COVID-19 ?!
Yesterday, measures banning sport and recreational fishing at sea came into force, which affected fishing clubs and a significant proportion of the public in coastal municipalities.
Citizens are angry that they cannot understand in any way how going on a boat while observing other measures may affect the spread of coronaviruses. It is unclear what the purpose of this measure is, which will significantly affect many families and their home budget and quality of life. According to the current law, sport fishers have the right to fish up to three kilograms of fish per day, and this providing food to many families is of great importance.
Several political entities have reacted against this measure, ordered by the Montenegrin Sports Fisheries Federation, and citizens of all promotional municipalities have responded online.
A new set of economic measures to counter the effects of the COVID-19 crisis
An expert team formed by Prime Minister Dusko Markovic has proposed a package of measures to support the economy, employees, and socially disadvantaged citizens, and a dialogue will be launched with social partners, representatives of parliamentary clubs, and economic experts.
The new measures include subsidies to pay monthly wages for April and May for activities that are closed or significantly endangered by the COVID-19 epidemic.
The full information on proposed measures could be found at gov.me.
