Crisis Headquarters
Another four people have died of the consequences of a Covid-19 infection over the past 24 hours, and 242 new cases have been registered in the same period, the Ministry of Health reported on June 29, adding that 36 patients had been using ventilators.
Due to a jump in the number of new coronavirus cases in Belgrade, masks will be compulsory on public transport and in all enclosed public places, the national Crisis Team to curb the spread of the virus decided at a June 29 session.
People visiting shopping malls, cafes, restaurants, night clubs, beauty salons, gyms and the like must wear masks constantly.
The Crisis Team has sent "the strongest recommendation" to people in the the rest of Serbia that they should wear masks in all enclosed places and on public transport, keep the recommended distance, use disinfectants and wash their hands regularly.
"Given the variations in the epidemiological situation across Serbia, the Crisis Team will gradually endorse measures in individual cities and they may be tightened any time if disrespected or proven ineffective," the Crisis Team said in a release.
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