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COVID-19: STATE OF EMERGENCY LIFTED IN SERBIA

2020-05-07T15:00:00+02:00

On May 6, 2020, the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia lifted the state of emergency that was declared March 15, 2020, due to the outbreak of the coronavirus epidemic. However, lifting the state of emergency does not mean going back to the daily routine that had existed before its declaration as certain restrictions that were introduced to curb the spread of the coronavirus will remain in force, with certain preventive measures to be respected, such as keeping a safe distance, online classes, ban of mass gatherings, large community events, etc. The Serbian parliament also abolished 11 decrees that were in force during the state of emergency.

Furthermore, the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development informed higher education institutions in Serbia that they can start with practical and laboratory exercises, starting from May, 15, 2020. The ��Vlog advices foreign Erasmus+ students currently on their mobility period at UNS to closely follow new information by their host institutions and to regularly keep in touch with their faculty coordinators at UNS, in order to inform themselves about the continuation of their activities relating to studies and taking exams. The classes and lectures are expected to continue in the online format.

Finally, the ��Vlog advises its international students to keep in touch with their national embassies in Serbia, in order to follow the situation relating to leaving the host country, entering their home country and possible re-entering Serbia in future.

COVID-19: SHORTER CURFEW ANNOUNCED FOR THE WEEKEND

2020-04-30T15:18:09+02:00

New curfew hours were announced on April 29, 2020, that is expected to be officially adopted by the Government of the Republic of Serbia for the upcoming holiday May 1^st. Instead of encompassing the whole weekend as announced earlier, the ban on movement will last from Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 18:00 until Saturday, May 2, 2020, at 5:00.

The ��Vlog informs foreign Erasmus+ students currently on their mobility period at UNS to pay attention to the updated restrictions declared by the Government of the Republic of Serbia regarding the movement of people and other measures currently in force. Furthermore, the ��Vlog advises students to be informed about newest measures adopted by the Government of the Republic of Serbia in days to come.

COVID-19: SLIGHT ALLIVIATION OF RESTRICTIVE MEASURES

2020-04-24T14:24:00+02:00

In the light of the current epidemiological situation, the Government of the Republic of Serbia has made first steps toward careful alleviation of certain restrictive measures. Starting from April 21, 2020, a ban on movement during working days lasts from 18:00 until 5:00, and for the upcoming weekend the ban on movement will last from Friday, April, 24 at 18:00 until Monday, April 27, at 5:00.

COVID-19: LONGER BAN ON MOVEMENT DURING EASTER HOLIDAYS

2020-04-16T14:24:00+02:00

A new measure regarding a ban on movement due to coronavirus epidemic was adopted for the upcoming Orthodox Easter holidays. Ban on movement will begin on Friday, April 17, 2020, at 17:00 and it will last until Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at 5:00.

COVID-19: BAN ON MOVEMENT FROM FRIDAY AT 17.00 TO MONDAY AT 05.00

2020-04-10T02:24:00+02:00

The Government of the Republic of Serbia adopted a new measure regarding a ban on movement in order to further prevent contacts between people in the most critical periods for the spread of coronavirus. The ban on movement will start Friday, April 10, at 17:00 and will last until Monday, April 13, 2020, at 5:00.

COVID-19: BAN ON MOVEMENT ON WEEKENDS EXTENDED ADDITIONALLY

2020-04-03T14:24:00+02:00

A new decision by the Government of the Republic of Serbia was made to ban the gatherings of more than two people as of April 2, 2020, and from April 4, 2020, at 13:00, a ban on movement will be introduced until Monday at 5:00.

The latest measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the Republic of Serbia were announced at the press conference held April 2, 2020, at the Palace of Serbia, after a joint session of the Crisis Response Team to Curb Infectious Disease COVID-19 and the Crisis Response Team to Eliminate Harmful Effects of COVID-19 on the Economy.

COVID-19: BAN ON MOVEMENT EXTENDED ON WEEKENDS

2020-03-30T14:24:00+02:00

The latest measures adopted by the Government of the Republic of Serbia to prevent the spread of COVID-19 were published on the Government website on March 28, 2020. The measures include the decision to extend all self-isolation measures from 14 to 28 days and to ban movement on weekends from 15.00.

INFORMATION UPDATE FOR FOREIGN ERASMUS+ STUDENTS AT THE UNS

2020-03-21T20:24:00+01:00

The ��Vlog informs foreign Erasmus+ students currently on their mobility period at UNS to pay attention to the updated restrictions declared by the Government of the Republic of Serbia regarding the movement of people. Starting from March 22, 2020, the curfew for all people younger than 65, lasts 12 hours, from 17:00 to 5:00. It is advised not to leave home unless necessary. Other details are available on the Government website.

Furthermore, it was announced earlier that as of March 21, 2020, at 20:00, all public transport in Serbia will stop operating until further notice and as of March 22, 2020, at 20:00, all restaurants, cafes and shopping malls will be shut until further notice. The markets, stores, and pharmacies will remain to work, however with changed working hours, modified according to the latest restrictions of movement.

The ��Vlog advises students to be informed about newest measures adopted by the Government of the Republic of Serbia in days to come.

NEW INFORMATION FOR FOREIGN ERASMUS+ STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NOVI SAD

2020-03-18T14:11:02+01:00

The ��Vlog informs the UNS incoming Erasmus+ students who are currently using their mobility period at the ��Vlog that the Government of the Republic of Serbia took additional measures to prevent coronavirus from spreading:

People older than 65 in urban areas were absolutely banned from going out starting from March 18, 2020, at 10 am;
Starting from March 18, 2020, all other citizens must not be on the street in the period from 8 pm to 5 am. The ban applies to all people and no one can be in the street except those on duty or workers on the night shift.

More information about these measures is available on the official website of the Government of the Republic of Serbia.

The ��Vlog kindly asks the students to respect the official measures and to stay in their apartments in this period.

Under the new measures, public gatherings both out in the open and indoors can be organized only if the space between two people is at least two meters and not more than one person is allowed on a space of four square meters. Facility owners are obliged to put up signs with the total number of people allowed inside. The measure does not include people who cannot implement it because of the nature of their job.

All of the citizens at the territory of the Republic of Serbia were assured by the President of the Republic of Serbia and the Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia that the health care has faced this situation with readiness, taking all the necessary measures to minimize the number of the infected. New facilities are well equipped and prepared in case of an increased number of affected persons.

Price limitations for basic foodstuffs and essential safety equipment are set up, and the recommendation of the Government is not to make food supplies since the Republic of Serbia has supplies of basic foodstuffs for 12 months.

The ��Vlog urges the students to closely monitor the situation, regularly follow the official advice from the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Serbia during their stay at the ��Vlog and to also be informed about the ongoing situation in their respective countries. The University advices students to stay in touch with their coordinators and the embassies of theirs home countries.

In terms of the teaching process at UNS, the students are advised to follow the situation at the faculties and be in touch, whenever necessary, with their academic and administrative Erasmus+ coordinators.

In terms of the possibility of leaving the Republic of Serbia, the foreign students at the ��Vlog are advised to use planes as the only means of transport, since the buses and vans do not operate due to a decision of mandatory quarantine of two weeks for every person who wants to enter the Republic of Serbia. Before taking that decision, it is important that the students inform academic and administrative coordinators at the ��Vlog and their home institution because of the possibility to continue or cancel mobility and scholarship. Also, the students are required to contact the embassies of their home countries in the Republic of Serbia and inform themselves about the entering their home country and respective conditions, such as the possibility of staying in quarantine. The list of all embassies in the territory of the Republic of Serbia is available at the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia.

In order to protect their health and the health of others, the students are urged to take all necessary and precautionary measures of protection. In case of developing fever, cough, shortness of breath and heavy breathing, the students are urged to seek medical advice promptly. The epidemic service telephone numbers are listed below.

The ��Vlog strives to offer maximum support to all of its students and their good health is a priority. Furthermore, the University continues to closely follow the on-going situation and to react accordingly.

Advice for Foreign Students: Student Health Care Centre Novi Sad Information about the new Coronavirus SARS-COV-2 infection (March 17, 2020)

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More detailed information

www.covid19.rs

Ministry of Health of the Republic of Serbia

Institute of Public Health of the Republic of Serbia "Dr Milan Jovanovic Batut"

Institute of Public Health of Vojvodina

Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development

Provincial Secretary of Higher Education, Science and Research

Official Health Warning

Official Contacts:

National epidemic service telephone numbers