Croatian and foreign nationals entering the Republic of Croatia must comply with these recommendations and instructions in the period of 14 days following their crossing of the state border, as follows:
- During the first 14 days following the entry into the Republic of Croatia, accommodation may be left only in absolutely necessary situations: carrying out business activities if business was the purpose of entry into the Republic of Croatia, carrying out necessary activities with continuous increased hygiene measures in place.
- When leaving accommodation in absolutely necessary situations, it is recommended to wear a mask or a covering for the nose and mouth, to keep a physical distance from others (a minimum of 1.5 meters) and to practice hand hygiene.
- Hands should be washed as often as possible with warm water and soap and/or a hand disinfectant should be used that needs to be well rubbed on the palms. Touching one’s face, mouth, nose and eyes should be avoided.
- Using public transport should be avoided. In the means of transport, a person should preferably be alone or exclusively with persons with whom he/she shares accommodation.
- Grouping and public gatherings should be consistently avoided.
- During business meetings, it is necessary to meet with as few persons as possible, to ensure a physical distance of 1.5 meters and availability of disinfectants, to avoid unnecessary meetings.
- During their stay in the accommodation, the persons concerned prepare the food themselves or use food and beverage delivery services.
- Payments are made by using non-cash card payments or online services.
- Body temperature should be measured every morning. If it exceeds 37.2 degrees, it should be taken again after 10 minutes. If the temperature again exceeds 37.2 degrees, the person should stay at home/one’s accommodation and contact the chosen general practitioner, if any (Croatian nationals), or a competent local epidemiologist.
- In case of any symptoms of acute respiratory infection (cough, sore throat, high temperature, short breath/difficulty in breathing, loss of smell and taste), it is necessary to stay at home/your accommodation and contact the chosen general practitioner, if any (Croatian nationals), or a competent local epidemiologist.
- In case of sudden onset of severe, life-threatening symptoms, the person should contact the emergency medical services.
In case of respiratory disease symptoms. If you develop respiratory disease symptoms (high temperature, cough, shortness of breath, difficulty in breathing, sore throat, weakness), you should contact your chosen doctor by phone who will, based on your medical condition, assess the need for you to be tested for the new coronavirus. If you require medical assistance for reasons other than a respiratory disease, you should phone your chosen doctor or one of the members of your household can contact the doctor for consultations and arranging a house call. Do not visit healthcare facilities without having previously contacted them by phone. You can find more information on the coronavirus disease and measures for reducing the risk of spreading the disease on the website of the Croatian Institute of Public Health at https://www.hzjz.hr/sluzba-epidemiologija-zarazne-bolesti/koronavirusnajnovije-preporuke/, or from your chosen general practitioner and a competent local epidemiologist.
- Croatian and foreign nationals may request additional information and clarifications by calling 112 or 113
Telephone list of epidemiologists on standby
- Emergency Medical Service 112
- Emergency Medical Service – City of Zagreb 194
- Andrija Štampar Teaching Institute of Public Health, Zagreb 091 46 96 444
- Krapinsko-zagorska County Institute of Public Health 099 245 55 45 ; 091 730 79 13 ; 091 510 31 65
- Sisačko-moslavačka County Institute of Public Health 098 29 35 78 ; 098 293 576 ; 098 29 35 72 ; 098 981 32 73
- Karlovac County Institute of Public Health 098 247 630
- Varaždin County Institute of Public Health 099 211 98 02
- Koprivničko-križevačka County Institute of Public Health 098 59 22 15
- Bjelovarsko-bilogorska County Institute of Public Health 098 49 20 24
- Primorsko-goranska County Institute of Public Health 091 125 72 10
- Ličko-senjska County Institute of Public Health 091 504 49 17
- Virovitičko-podravska County Institute of Public Health 098 46 59 45 ; 098 46 59 44
- Požeško-slavonska County Institute of Public Health 098 98 29 204
- Brodsko-posavska County Institute of Public Health 091 51 70 426
- Zadar County Institute of Public Health 098 33 27 65
- Osječko-baranjska County Institute of Public Health 031 225 717
- Šibensko-kninska County Institute of Public Health 091 43 41 201
- Vukovarsko-srijemska County Institute of Public Health 091 37 04 290
- Splitsko-dalmatinska County Institute of Public Health 091 15 12 003
- Istria County Institute of Public Health 099 529 44 55
- Dubrovačko-neretvanska County Institute of Public Health 098 24 34 54
- Međimurje County Institute of Public Health 098 55 88 11
- Zagreb County Institute of Public Health 099 736 87 84
- Croatian Institute of Public Health 098 22 77 53
- Section for Preventive Medical Protection – only for members of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Croatia and the Armed Forces of the Republic of Croatia 099 26 54 679 ; 099 35 98 813 ; 099 35 98 812
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