August 16, 2020 - The Institute of Public Health has completed PCR analysis of 483 samples for the new coronavirus, among which 75 new cases of COVID-19 infection were discovered. There are currently 1,048 active cases of coronavirus in Montenegro.
The highest number of new infections is from Nikšić, standing at 24, while 19 cases were registered in Podgorica. The rest are from the following municipalities:
Berane 11, Bijelo Polje 7, Rozaje 5, Ulcinj 3, Danilovgrad 3, Budva 2, Plav 1.
Two deaths were reported in patients from Pljevlja and Berane, born in 1984 and 1947, and treated at the Clinical Center of Montenegro. Among the deceased is a nurse from the General Hospital in Pljevlja.
About ten days ago, after a positive coronavirus test, the nurse in question was transferred to the hospital in Brezovik. After her condition worsened, she was transported to the Clinical Center, where she died this morning, the second death among health workers in Pljevlja as a result of COVID-19.
Aeroflot Russian Airlines to restore flights from September 1
The Director of Airports of Montenegro, Danilo Orlandić, said that Russian Aeroflot would start flying to Montenegro on September 1.
"Today we have received announcements that Aeroflot will start flying to Montenegro from September 1. I believe that it will indeed be the case," said Orlandić on the morning program of TVCG.
Kavarić: If the downward trend continues in terms of new infections, on August 30 we will be at the lowest risk of spreading COVID-19
We hope that projections are correct and that the trend continues in terms of stabilizing and reducing the number of new COVID infections as we head towards election day, on August 30. In that case, the public will be at the lowest risk of the epidemic spreading, said the Director of the Health Center Podgorica, Nebojsa Kavaric.
"On election day itself, with the application of all measures prescribed by the National Coordination Body (NKT), and implemented by the State Election Commission (SEC), the public will be at the minimum risk, as throughout August. Of course, this scenario stands only if the trend of stabilization and reduction of new infections continues," said Kavarić, reports the RTCG portal.
He said earlier today that the current epidemiological picture in Montenegro shows signs of stabilization and reflects the responsibility and discipline shown by the public. Still, it is also being undermined by the irresponsible behavior of some individuals and non-compliance with measures.
