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Health and Travel Alert: April 9, 2020
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April 9, 2020

Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy Belgrade, Serbia

Location:  Serbia

Event:  As of April 9, the Serbian Ministry of Health announced 2867 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Serbia.

The U.S. Embassy announced on April 4 an evacuation flight that departed Belgrade on April 8 for Washington-Dulles.  We do not know of any other flights that might depart for the United States at this time.  If you want to be notified of another flight should one become available, we will ask you to register your interest with us via an online form.  We are currently revising our evacuation interest form and will provide a link to the new form soon.

U.S. citizens are encouraged to enroll in our Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts, and check our Embassy COVID-19 webpage for updated information as it is released.

The government of Serbia has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19,new updates since our last Alert are bolded:

  • All airports and borders remain closed, except for cargo.
  • A curfew is in place nationwide from 5:00 p.m. through 5:00 a.m. on weekdays and on weekends from 5:00 p.m. on Friday through 5:00 a.m. on Monday.  Dogs may be walked every day between 11:00 p.m and 1:00 a.m. and on Saturday and Sunday between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. for a period of 20 minutes, within 200 meters of your home, by a maximum of two people together.
  • All people who entered the country on March 14 or later must self-quarantine for 28 days.
  • All public transportation is suspended. Taxis and private vehicles are still permitted.
  • All restaurants, cafes, and shopping malls are closed, though take-out and delivery are still permitted.  Supermarkets and pharmacies remain open, though with reduced hours to accommodate the curfew.
  • Green markets are closed, as are barber shops, hair and beauty salons, casinos, and betting establishments.
  • All parks, playgrounds, and other public recreational areas and sports facilities are closed.
  • Gatherings of more than two people are banned, with the exception of parents with underaged children.
  • A maximum of one person for every 4 square meters of space is allowed indoors.
  • People age 65 and older (70 and older in rural areas) are prohibited from leaving their homes, except for Saturday mornings between 4:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. to purchase supplies.

Travelers should be prepared for further restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. Visit the website of the Government of Serbia for additional information on these new measures.

Effective March 16, U.S. Embassy Belgrade has suspended routine consular services.  Emergency American Citizens Services including emergency passport issuance continue to be available.  Please visit our website for additional information.

The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Warning for COVID-19 advising travelers to avoid non-essential travel.

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