August 15, 2020 - Since the last section, the Institute of Public Health has completed PCR analysis of 222 samples for the new coronavirus, among which 30 new cases of COVID-19 infection have been discovered. The total number of active COVID19 cases in Montenegro is currently 1055.
The number of new COVID-19 cases per municipality:
Nikšić 9
Podgorica 8
Rožaje 5
Budva 4
Pljevlja 3
Kotor 1
Two deaths have been reported to the Institute in patients from Berane and Podgorica, born in 1960 and 1950. They were treated at the General Hospital in Berane and the Clinical Center of Montenegro. The number of deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of June is 66. Since the beginning of the first wave of the epidemic, 75.
The recovery of 78 patients has been reported.
The total number of registered cases of COVID-19 infection in Montenegro is 3960.
Montenegro Airlines will fly to Serbia again on August 19
After the National Coordination Body for Infectious Diseases has opened Montenegro's borders for the citizens of Serbia and surrounding countries, Montenegro Airlines (MA) will resume its airlines with Serbia, starting from August 19, said representatives of the company.
A more favorable epidemiological situation in Montenegro and the region has allowed the opening of borders to regional countries and obliged the Montenegrin carrier to emphasize once again its social importance.
MA will therefore be ensuring passengers are able to come to Montenegro two times a week, from Belgrade to Podgorica and Tivat.
"MA will provide very affordable ticket prices ranging from € 109 to € 119 with all taxes included. The national air carrier will make flights safe and continue to contribute to the protection of health," MA representatives said.
Aeroflot Russian Airlines: Connection with Tivat is suspended until August 21
The official office of Aeroflot in Belgrade denied the information released by Montenegrin media two days ago that the company Aeroflot has canceled all Tivat flights for 2020.
Media have stated that "this" would destroy tourism. However, a representative of the Russian air carrier, Mr. Vladislav Mordvinov, said in an exclusive statement for Balkanist that flights to Belgrade and Tivat had been canceled until August 21.
"Aeroflot plans to begin flying again as soon as it is allowed. I am unable to provide you with any more details on the winter schedule because it has not yet been formalized, but currently, we plan to re-start flights," Mr. Mordvinov said.
Montenegro announced the opening of borders to Russians on August 4.
Sources: PCNEN, CDM
