Easter vacation in Istria (Croatia) not affected by Corona test obligation: Test obligation from non-risk areas only when flying to Germany.

26.03.2021

Attention: No Corona testing obligation when entering Germany by car from non-risk areas such as Istria (as of 26.03. 2021) - as reported in numerous media outlets, German vacationers returning home by plane from foreign countries, such as Croatia, after an Easter vacation are required to get tested at their vacation destination before returning because of the Corona pandemic, even...

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Corona decisions Germany from 22 March 2021: Vacation in Istria/Croatia further without quarantine on return.

23.03.2021

Croatia Holidaymakers from Germany who have planned a trip to Istria/Croatia over Easter and for the period after Easter can breathe a sigh of relief: as part of the Video Conference of the German Chancellor with the Heads of Government of the Länder on 22. March 2021 because of the containment of the coronavirus, everything remained the same for them....

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Easter despite Corona to Croatia, Slovenia, Italy travel: Current entry regulations of the popular Adriatic vacation destinations.

16.03.2021

Croatia's measures regarding the regulation of entry due to the Corona pandemic, issued on January 15, 2021, have been extended until shortly before Easter, i.e. March 31 (Wednesday). How the situation will continue from Maundy Thursday and during the Easter holidays will probably depend primarily on the development of incidence figures, particularly in the Croatian coastal regions. Despite rising incidences...

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Livestream 17 March 2021, 20.00 clock: SeaHelp answers questions about entry / return Croatia again.

16.03.2021

Skippers know the problem: Sometimes external influences force you to leave the set course in order to get back into the right channel with a course correction. This was also the case with the last livestream of SeaHelp, in which the topic was entry/return Croatia for Austrian and German vacationers/skippers. Obviously, the editors had not given enough time to the...

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Corona continues to affect entry to Italy: Special regulation at Italy’s border for Austrians entering.

26.02.2021

The entry for Germans and Austrians to Italy, especially to the regions of the northern Adriatic little affected by the coronavirus, is quite different. While Austrians are subject to much stricter measures due to a special regulation according to the decree of February 13, valid until 5. March are subject to much stricter measures, for German citizens the presentation of...

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Easter vacation in Croatia 2021: Can you travel to Croatia again this year for Easter?

24.02.2021

Is it possible to travel to Croatia on vacation again as early as Easter 2021 despite Corona? This question is not only asked by boat and yacht owners, but also by many vacationers who traditionally want to enjoy the first warming rays of sunshine on the Adriatic. To anticipate: The situation, of course, depends heavily on the development of incidence...

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Daily update broken down by region, county: 7-day incidence and 14-day incidence coronavirus Croatia.

16.02.2021

Since the development of new corona infections in the respective travel areas will be a special priority for vacation planning in Croatia in 2021, SeaHelp has already prepared the 7-day incidence for Croatia and the 14-day incidence for Croatia in tables and diagrams on a daily basis and published them on the homepage. The values come from the figures of...

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Coronavirus Croatia: British coronavirus mutation D.1.1.7 detected in three samples.

11.02.2021

In Croatia, as the Croatian Ministry of Health announced at a press conference, the first three cases of the British coronavirus mutation D.1.1.7 were discovered in samples that were examined at the Clinic for Infectious Diseases Dr. Fran Mihaljevic. In order to properly evaluate this news, which of course once again causes a stir in the media and can also...

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Croatia vacation: Coronavirus incidence levels in coastal regions continue to decline

5.02.2021

Good news for all water sports enthusiasts and vacationers with destination Croatia: The 7-day incidences of coronavirus in the coastal regions of Istria, Kvarner Bay, Zadar, Sibenik and in the Dubrovnik region are already at the beginning of February further in "decline". But it is not only in Istria, where there are currently only a good 24 new coronavirus infections...

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Incidences on the Croatian Adriatic coast<\/h2>\r\n

id	Date	Region	RegionEN	7-day incidence*	14-day incidence*	New cases	Active cases	AllCases	Death	RegionCode
5	27.03.2023	Istrien		31.6	37.8	26	20	32,906	546	HRV1592
13	27.03.2023	Primorje-Gorski kotar		81.6	99.6	72	78	121,565	1,156	HRV1586
9	27.03.2023	Lika-Senj		104.0	126.1	11	9	11,571	264	HRV1584
20	27.03.2023	Zadar		15.5	22.6	8	13	51,891	538	HRV1493
14	27.03.2023	Šibenik-Knin		29.0	39.9	7	9	35,065	378	HRV1491
16	27.03.2023	Split-Dalmatien		36.8	48.4	35	48	169,592	1,455	HRV1492
3	27.03.2023	Dubrovnik-Neretva		69.3	78.4	5	10	44,278	334	HRV1490

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* per 100,000 inhabitants<\/small><\/div>\r\n \r\n

Croatia: PCR test, not older than 48 hours<\/h2>\r\nTherefore, as of now, the following continues to apply until probably March 31, 2021, as also communicated by the Croatian tourism authorities<\/a>:<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\"...Persons coming to the Republic of Croatia from EU\/EEA member states\/regions that are not currently on the so-called green list of the European Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, regardless of their nationality, must present a negative SARS-CoV-2 PCR test, which is not older than 48 hours (calculated from the time of swabbing until arrival at the border crossing), or perform a SARS-CoV-2 PCR test immediately after arrival in the Republic of Croatia (at their own expense), with the obligation to go into self-isolation until a negative result is obtained. If PCR testing is not possible, 10 days of self-isolation will be required.\"\r\n

Croatia: Travelers from Tyrol to undergo at least 7 days of quarantine<\/h2>\r\nFor travelers to Croatia from the Tyrol, a special regulation<\/a> is currently still in effect:<\/strong>.\r\n\r\n\"Nationals of the third countries that are on the list of the Croatian Institute of Public Health and to whom special epidemiological measures apply, must present a negative PCR test not older than 48 hours upon entering the Republic of Croatia. They are also required to undergo a mandatory 14-day self-isolation period, which may be shortened if the individual has a SARS-CoV-2 PCR test performed at his or her own expense in one of the authorized institutions no earlier than the seventh day of isolation and if the test is negative.\"\r\n

Croatia: On-site testing also possible<\/h2>\r\nThose who were unable to have a PCR test performed in their home country prior to travel, or who are unable to cross the border into Croatia within 48 hours of the test, also have the option of having the test done on-site in Croatia. According to the Croatian authorities, the test not available when crossing the border will be noted in the entry data. At the same time, the person entering the country will be asked to take the test immediately.\r\n\r\nIn the majority of cases, the test centers take over the reporting of the test result to the authorities, but we advise you to have this explicitly confirmed and to keep all documents carefully. Here is the link to the test centers known so far, but the list will expand considerably with the start of the tourist season, as the Croatian Ministry of Tourism announced.\r\n\r\nIn Croatia, masks are mandatory even indoors if a distance of 1.5 to 2 meters cannot be maintained. Outdoors, mask obligation applies if it is not possible to keep a distance of 1.5 meters.\r\n

Croatia: Restaurants and cafes serve only outside<\/h2>\r\nAlready since March 1, the operation of restaurants, bars and coffee houses is allowed only on the terraces from 6:00 to 22:00. While on the terraces of catering establishments must comply with the epidemiological measures and the minimum distance. Bakeries and stores selling bread and bakery products may be open until 10:00 pm. The delivery of food is allowed in compliance with all epidemiological measures.\r\n

Croatia: maritime borders are open<\/h2>\r\nFor private watercraft, as it is called in official German, the sea borders are still open. The conditions apply when entering Croatia, which are also valid at the land borders. In detail you can read the here<\/a>.\r\n

Slovenia: transit possible, entry with PCR test, antigen test, proof of vaccination possible<\/h2>\r\nTransit through Slovenia<\/a> is possible without PCR testing, but should be completed within six hours. Stopovers for refueling are not expressly prohibited, but overnight stays are not allowed by transit regulations. Germans or Austrians wishing to stay longer in the country are subject to a 10-day quarantine requirement upon entry. A test (PCR or antigen) for the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) can be performed at the earliest 5 days after the start of quarantine. If the test result is negative, the quarantine is considered to be over. However, it is better to enter the country with a negative test. Then it is valid that from the quarantine obligation those persons are released, who are\r\n

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• can present a negative test for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) upon entry. The test must be either a PCR test no more than 48 hours old from the time of swabbing or an antigen test no more than 24 hours old from the time of swabbing. The test must have been performed in an EU member state or in a member state of the Schengen area.<\/li>\r\n
• be able to provide a certificate of vaccination against Covid-19 stating that at least 7 days have elapsed since receipt of the second dose of Biontech\/Pfizer vaccine, or at least 14 days have elapsed since receipt of the second dose of Moderna vaccine, or at least 21 days have elapsed since receipt of the first dose of AstraZeneca vaccine.<\/li>\r\n \t
• Be able to provide a certificate of a positive antigen or PCR test result for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. At the time of entry into Slovenia, that result must be older than 21 days and must not be older than 6 months.<\/li>\r\n
• Be able to present a medical certificate\/attest stating that an illness with Covid-19 has been overcome and no more than 6 months have passed since the onset of symptoms.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\nWhether the quarantine may be completed, for example, on their own ship, should be clarified in each individual case with the respective marina.\r\n

  Italy: transit possible, transit to the ship and continue to Croatia possible<\/h2>\r\nItaly handles it once again a bit more complicated. According to current information from the Italian Embassy in Berlin, the entry for Germans and Austrians is theoretically possible at any time. But since in the orange and red colored regions a traffic between the respective municipalities is not allowed, at the latest from the local border Tarvisio when entering from Austria to Italy, for example, a continuation of the journey would not be allowed if the destination should be Lignano.\r\n\r\nNow, however, the exception: If I, as an Austrian or German citizen, would like to go to my ship in the Lignano region and then immediately continue my journey by ship to another country, for example Croatia, this is permitted by transit, as the Italian Embassy in Berlin informed SeaHelp upon request. Likewise, of course, transit via Italy to Slovenia is generally allowed.\r\n

  Italy: In case of doubt, ask the responsible prefecture in writing<\/h2>\r\nResourceful owners also like to invoke the secondary residence regulation. The Italian provision states, \"The movement towards \"secondary residence\" is now generally possible, that is, it is considered a case of return to the household. Considering that in some regions or provinces decrees have been issued that contain more restrictive rules than those in force at the national level (which in some cases explicitly prohibit the visit of second homes), it is necessary to carefully check that there are no specific prohibitions in place locally.\r\n\r\nIf in doubt, contact the relevant prefecture directly.\" In any case, the request to the prefecture should be made in writing and one should also insist for a written answer in order to have something to show in case of an inspection.\r\n\r\nWhether a ship represents a secondary residence, however, the Italian embassy has considerable doubts and does not consider itself responsible for an assessment of the facts. One refers there likewise completely pragmatically to an inquiry with the responsible prefecture. Owners in the Lignano region, however, can save themselves the trouble: Here there is a prohibition to visit second homes and likewise all activities in connection with leisure boats are not allowed.\r\n

  Note:<\/h2>\r\nIf you have further questions: On YouTube in livestream<\/a> the editorial staff will answer the questions on the subject of entry\/return Croatia on March 17, 2021 and will be available in the chat.<\/strong>","post_title":"Easter despite Corona to Croatia, Slovenia, Italy travel: <\/span><\/span>Current entry regulations of the popular Adriatic vacation destinations.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"entry-croatia-slovenia-italia","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2021-03-16 19:13:30","post_modified_gmt":"2021-03-16 18:13:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.sea-help.eu\/news-general\/entry-croatia-slovenia-italia\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":26908,"post_author":"4","post_date":"2021-03-16 00:52:04","post_date_gmt":"2021-03-15 23:52:04","post_content":"Skippers know the problem: Sometimes external influences force you to leave the set course in order to get back into the right channel with a course correction. This was also the case with the last livestream of SeaHelp<\/a>, in which the topic was entry\/return Croatia for Austrian and German vacationers\/skippers. Obviously, the editors had not given enough time to the viewers' pronounced need for information, as a subsequent evaluation of the chat history revealed. Therefore, we have decided to inform on Wednesday, March 17 at 20.00 h<\/strong> once again and exclusively, i.e. without a guest, on this topic in the livestream on the SeaHelp YouTube Channel<\/a>.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n

  PCR test children<\/h2>\r\nWe have to pass on a big compliment to our expert viewers, whose questions and suggestions brought to light problems in border travel to Croatia that probably no one has thought through in advance. That children from the 6th month are already allowed to enter Croatia only with a PCR test was not difficult to answer at first.\r\n

  Persons who are immunized...<\/h2>\r\nMore interesting is the everyday scenario: How do I prove to a strict Croatian border guard, who absolutely does not want to understand German and insists on the Croatian official language, that I have already contracted COVID-19? The resulting temporary immunity could eventually exempt the entrant from prior testing, just like already vaccinated persons (in the future). We also clarify whether the informal letter from the family doctor, written in German, could be helpful during a check.\r\n

  Quick tests available in Croatia?<\/h2>\r\nOr: What about rapid antigen tests in Croatia? Are they available in sufficient numbers or should vacationers be advised to carry these inexpensive tests in their luggage as a precaution? Which tests are subject to bilateral recognition so that there are no problems entering Austria or Germany in the event of any return travel restrictions?\r\n

  Entry by sea<\/h2>\r\nWhat should I expect if I enter Croatia by sea coming from Slovenia or Italy? What measures do skippers expect at the Port of Entry?\r\n\r\nThe SeaHelp editorial team will try to provide the appropriate answers, backed up as usual by the regulations in force at the time.\r\n

  Mark questions correctly in live chat and comments<\/h2>\r\nHighlight your question with the HashTag #FragSeaHelp<\/strong>, in the live chat and comments below the video after the livestream, this will ensure that we answer your question as well.\r\nHere's how to ask your question correctly in the live chat or comments:\r\n\r\n#FragSeaHelp Your question is here<\/strong>.\r\n

  Questions also by email to FragSeaHelp@sea-help.eu<\/h2>\r\nAt the same time, we would like to point out to our viewers and all those who use our website: At FragSeaHelp@sea-help.eu<\/a> there is the possibility to place the respective questions already before the livestream. We will try to answer as quickly as possible, but we also ask for your understanding if there may be delays due to a large number of requests. Sometimes quality goes before quantity.\r\n

  Preview of the next dates<\/h2>\r\nBy the way, you should make a note of the livestream dates and subscribe to our channel to be on the safe side: Planned in the future are also contributions on the topics of on-board electrics, gas on board, general driving license issues (boat) and that the new EU drone regulation, which brings some changes. And in between we will also comment on current topics such as changes in travel regulations.","post_title":"Livestream 17 March 2021, 20.00 clock: <\/span><\/span>SeaHelp answers questions about entry \/ return Croatia again.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"entry-return-croatia-questions","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2021-03-16 09:02:56","post_modified_gmt":"2021-03-16 08:02:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.sea-help.eu\/news-general\/entry-return-croatia-questions\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":26498,"post_author":"4","post_date":"2021-02-26 08:33:05","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-26 07:33:05","post_content":"The entry for Germans and Austrians to Italy, especially to the regions of the northern Adriatic little affected by the coronavirus, is quite different. While Austrians are subject to much stricter measures due to a special regulation according to the decree of February 13<\/a>, valid until 5. March are subject to much stricter measures, for German citizens the presentation of an entry declaration and a negative PCR or antigen test, not older than 48 hours<\/a> is sufficient.\r\n

  Spring temperatures actually attract boat owners<\/h2>\r\nAs spring-like temperatures slowly take hold in Italy and the SeaHelp employee in Lignano is allowed to leave his jacket in the office at least during the midday hours when it is almost 20 degrees in the shade, there is of course also an urgent desire among most boat and yacht owners to winterize their vessel for the upcoming 2021 water sports season.\r\n

  Lignano yellow zone<\/h2>\r\nBut the trip to the Italian Adriatic does not turn out to be quite simple after all, even though the preferred region of Lignano is designated as a yellow zone, making it one of the areas less affected by the corona virus.\r\n

  Declaration of entry and negative PCR or antigen test<\/h2>\r\nAs a general rule, entry into Italy is permitted from European Union countries, including Germany, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland; however, travel within Italy is permitted only for valid reasons. Presentation of an entry declaration and a negative PCR or antigen test, which must not be older than 48 hours, is required. Without a negative test result, travelers must go into quarantine.\r\n

  Austrians: 3 tests and 14 days quarantine until at least March 5<\/h2>\r\nBecause of the spread of the South Africa variant of the coronavirus, Italy is tightening rules for travelers entering the country from Austria. Travelers from Austria to Italy, but especially Austrian citizens, must generally undergo a PCR\/antigen test and a 14-day quarantine if the travelers have stayed in or transited through Austria for more than 12 hours in the past 14 days. For them, it is expected to apply until March 5, 2021, in addition:\r\n

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  • register via the entry online form<\/a>,<\/li>\r\n \t
  • carry a negative antigen or PCR test,<\/li>\r\n \t
  • submit to a second test within 48 hours,<\/li>\r\n \t
  • register with the locally responsible health authority (ASL)<\/a>,<\/li>\r\n \t
  • go into quarantine for 14 days and<\/li>\r\n \t
  • get tested again at the end of the 14-day quarantine period.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

    Last decision is usually made at the border<\/h2>\r\nIf checks are carried out at the border on entry, much depends on the good will of the officials carrying out the checks, because the ban on traveling to other regions within Italy also applies until further notice; valid reasons are the exception. Police authorities may therefore prohibit entry into Italy if the stated final destination of the trip is in a region other than where the entry takes place.\r\n

    Maintenance work on ships not a reason for entry<\/h2>\r\nIncidentally, necessary business trips, which previously included maintenance work on ships in Italian marinas, are no longer considered exceptions to the rule.\r\n

    In practice: few controls on entry to Italy<\/h2>\r\nItaly would not be Italy, however, if there were not a solution for everything. Travelers report rather rare controls at the borders with Austria. About controls in the country we have so far hardly usable information. Nevertheless, those who \"cheat their way through\" can face heavy penalties.\r\n

    Pre-Travel Clearance Form<\/h2>\r\nAustrian vacationers are required to complete a Pre-Travel Clearance Form<\/a> online, German travelers returning to Austria should not forget the digital entry registration<\/a>. Further restrictions may result from the regulations of the respective state of residence in Germany.","post_title":"Corona continues to affect entry to Italy: <\/span><\/span>Special regulation at Italy's border for Austrians entering.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"corona-entry-application-italia","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2021-02-26 08:33:05","post_modified_gmt":"2021-02-26 07:33:05","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.sea-help.eu\/news-general\/corona-entry-application-italia\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":26477,"post_author":"4","post_date":"2021-02-24 10:24:10","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-24 09:24:10","post_content":"Is it possible to travel to Croatia on vacation again as early as Easter 2021 despite Corona? This question is not only asked by boat and yacht owners, but also by many vacationers who traditionally want to enjoy the first warming rays of sunshine on the Adriatic. To anticipate: The situation, of course, depends heavily on the development of incidence figures in Croatia<\/a>. Nevertheless, the SeaHelp editorial team once dared to take a look into the much-cited crystal ball, which gave a cautiously positive answer to this pressing question. Of course, like any look at future developments, without guarantee.\r\n

    Comparatively low incidence figures<\/h2>\r\nLet's start by soberly summarizing the facts: Incidence numbers in Croatia have been within a moderate range for quite some time, with a 7-day incidence of 57.8 on February 23 and a 14-day incidence of 112.6 , according to the day-by-day SeaHelp statistics on incidence numbers for Croatia<\/a>. In contrast, according to the official bodies of the EU, the 14-day incidence in Germany is 140.7, in Austria 212.44, in Italy 283.10 and in Slovenia 620.7. Even taking into account the significantly lower testing in Croatia compared to Austria and Germany, there should be no strong argument against a Croatia vacation in compliance with the Corona rules based on this data.\r\n

    Croatia: Restaurant outdoor areas open from March<\/h2>\r\nApparently in anticipation of the Easter season, Croatia has planned initial relaxations as of March 1: Restaurants will then be able to serve food outside on terraces again, the inner area will remain closed with the exception of toilets, and the first outdoor sports will be allowed again.\r\n

    \"Carefully consider relaxation measures\"<\/h2>\r\n\"As warmer weather arrives and more people are vaccinated, the numbers will continue to drop. The current epidemiological situation is such that Croatia ranks third in the European Union. In 14 days we are considering additional concessions. However, we have to be careful when new virus strains spread and vaccines arrive slower. Headquarters will carefully consider easing measures,\"<\/em> stressed the head of the Croatian Institute of Public Health, Krunoslav Capak<\/a>.\r\n

    Problem: Quarantine in Germany and Austria after vacation<\/h2>\r\nAs positive as the situation in Croatia is, the entry requirements with subsequent quarantine and possibly mandatory testing in Germany and Austria could probably prevent so make Croatia vacationers from enjoying the first Adriatic sun for a few days.\r\n

    Istria: 7-day incidence value at 16.3 (Feb. 23, 2021)<\/h2>\r\nStriking and not very understandable against this background: on February 14, regions of Greece (Western Macedonia and Thessaly) were removed from the list of risk areas, although the rest of Greece is subject to strict entry requirements, the country is in lockdown predominantly designated as a risk area with an incidence value (14-day) of 141.54.\r\n\r\nWhy, against this background, certain Croatian regions such as the Istria region with a 7-day incidence of 16.3 and a 14-day incidence of 28.7 with just 33 active COVID-19 sufferers (as of Feb. 23, 2021) were not excluded from the general travel warning for Croatia, probably remains the secret of the responsible authorities in Germany and Austria. SeaHelp will write to the decision-makers in the respective bodies and ask for a written explanation, because after looking at the figures there is no even halfway logical reason not to travel to this region.\r\n

    Current 7- and 14-day incidence for Istria<\/h2>\r\n

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    Actual 7-day incidence (orange line) and 14-day incidence (blue line) for the Croatian county of Istria. Based on the interactive diagram, one can see impressively the development of coronavirus infection in Istria.\r\nData analysis: Sea-Help Ltd<\/a> | Data source: koronavirus.hr<\/a><\/em><\/small><\/div>\r\n

    Damocles sword: quarantine when returning home after Easter vacation Croatia<\/h2>\r\nTo summarize: According to common sense or common sense, there is actually nothing against a trip to Croatia at Easter, if not the quarantine threat currently still hovers like a sword of Damocles over the holidaymakers. However, those who put up with the quarantine will have a pleasant time in Croatia, as the majority of tourists are most likely still waiting.\r\n

    Entry Croatia: Will boat owners again be among the first tourists?<\/h2>\r\nAnd the entry to Croatia? From Easter there should already have come movement into the currently still strict entry regulations. As a reminder: In 2020, boat owners were again the first to be allowed to enter without restrictions...","post_title":"Easter vacation in Croatia 2021: <\/span><\/span>Can you travel to Croatia again this year for Easter?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"easter-holiday-croatia-coronavirus","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2021-02-24 10:24:10","post_modified_gmt":"2021-02-24 09:24:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.sea-help.eu\/news-general\/easter-holiday-croatia-coronavirus\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":26426,"post_author":"4","post_date":"2021-02-16 01:31:31","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-16 00:31:31","post_content":"Since the development of new corona infections in the respective travel areas will be a special priority for vacation planning in Croatia in 2021, SeaHelp has already prepared the 7-day incidence for Croatia and the 14-day incidence for Croatia in tables and diagrams on a daily basis and published them on the homepage<\/a>. The values come from the figures of the Croatian Ministry of Health and are updated daily between 10:00 h and 14:00 h.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n \r\n

    To allow Austrians and Germans to compare incidence<\/h2>\r\nIn the past, especially for vacationers from the countries of Germany, Austria and Switzerland, the figures from Croatia did not always immediately provide the values with which potential Croatia vacationers are familiar in their home countries. In Germany, for example, the reference value is the 7-day incidence, as the total number of new infections with the coronavirus within seven days per 100,000 inhabitants. Austria tends to use the 14-day incidence.\r\n

    Vacationers can self-assess coronavirus risk in Croatia<\/h2>\r\nThe ultimate aim of the values is to provide interested vacationers with robust comparisons that enable them to assess the risk of coronavirus infection for themselves. There, as communicated by many Croatian sources, the exclusive number of new infections with the coronavirus is not sufficient, this number can only be meaningful if it is put in relation to the number of inhabitants of the respective area.\r\n

    Incidence values in Croatia by county\/district<\/h2>\r\nIn Croatia, areas are divided into individual counties, roughly comparable to governmental districts in other countries. If the official Croatian figures differ slightly from our own calculations, it is because the last census in Croatia was conducted in 2011. In 2018, only an estimate of the population in the respective counties was made. When sifting through the numerical material, it was noticeable: Croatia chose the higher value from the census and the estimate for the calculation of the incidence figures in each case. These calculations nevertheless refer to the officially communicated incidence figures.\r\n

    Detecting trends in 7-day incidence and 14-day incidence<\/h2>\r\nThe trends in 14-day incidence in Croatia compared with 7-day incidence are particularly interesting to observe: they clearly indicate a trend, and it is currently downward in almost all counties.\r\n

    7-day incidence Istria: 13.9 (as of Feb. 15, 2021)<\/h2>\r\nBut another trend is also holding up permanently: the coastal regions from Istria to Dubrovnik, i.e., the preferred vacation destinations of Croatian holidaymakers, have been bravely resisting coronavirus infection in recent months, especially the northernmost tip of Istria. Here, the 7-day incidence is currently 13.9 (as of Feb. 15, 2021). Values from which many other European regions are still far away.\r\n\r\n

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    Up-to-date 7-day incidence (orange line) and 14-day incidence (blue line) for the Croatian County of Istria. Based on the interactive diagram, one can see impressively the development of coronavirus infection in Istria.\r\nData analysis: Sea-Help Ltd<\/a> | Data source: koronavirus.hr<\/a><\/em><\/small><\/div>\r\n

    Distinguishing major cities from coastal regions is important<\/h2>\r\nHowever, to correctly interpret the incidence values from Croatia published daily now<\/a>, one thing should be taken into account: In densely populated coastal regions such as Rijeka, Sibenik, Zadar, or Split, the values must inevitably be higher, as in almost every other major city in Europe, than in more sparsely populated areas of Croatia that are particularly characterized by tourism. This means, for example: High incidence figures in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County originate in most cases in Rijeka, while on the island of Krk, for example, the incidence of infection with coronavirus is at quite a low level.\r\n

    Partial travel warnings for Croatia long overdue<\/h2>\r\nIn general, however, these data, which refer to the counties, should also help to increase public pressure on those responsible in the respective governments and ultimately lead to not lumping an entire country together, but to differentiate regionally and to issue travel warnings only partially, as in the summer of 2020. Then Croatia's coastal regions would already be a travel destination again.","post_title":"Daily update broken down by region, county: <\/span><\/span>7-day incidence and 14-day incidence coronavirus Croatia.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-incidence-coronavirus-croatia","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2021-02-16 01:53:16","post_modified_gmt":"2021-02-16 00:53:16","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.sea-help.eu\/news-general\/new-incidence-coronavirus-croatia\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":26313,"post_author":"4","post_date":"2021-02-10 15:10:35","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-10 14:10:35","post_content":"In Croatia, as the Croatian Ministry of Health announced at a press conference, the first three cases of the British coronavirus mutation D.1.1.7 were discovered in samples that were examined at the Clinic for Infectious Diseases Dr. Fran Mihaljevic. In order to properly evaluate this news, which of course once again causes a stir in the media and can also be used depending on political interests, the SeaHelp editorial team once tried to properly classify this news.\r\n

    Viruses know no borders<\/h2>\r\nWhoever thinks that in a closely meshed networked Europe viruses can be stopped at borders, is well and truly on the wrong track. Countless workers who pursue their jobs abroad commute daily across countless borders throughout Europe. Without care workers from abroad, the health care system would collapse. Business trips, even limited ones, are necessary because not everything can be conclusively clarified in the virtual meeting room. Exactly these economic requirements, which also account for part of the prosperity, are of course a gateway for the various coronavirus mutations.\r\n

    Virus mutations controllable<\/h2>\r\nWhat we know so far? That viruses mutate should be common knowledge. The new mutation forms are considered highly contagious, but scientists believe they are quite manageable. Vaccines also work against the mutations, the German home page of the Ministry of Health<\/a> (last question!) states:\r\n\r\nCases of the mutated Corona variant, which was first detected in the United Kingdom and South Africa, have also occurred in Germany. Do the vaccines also protect against this mutant pathogen?<\/strong><\/em>.\r\n

    Yes. Investigations into this could quickly give the all-clear: The vaccines also work against the mutated pathogens. Because the vaccines are based on mRNA technology, manufacturers can also quickly adapt them to mutations. Within six weeks, the vaccine can be replaced and modified. Thus, changes in the pathogen do not lead to a loss of efficacy.<\/blockquote>\r\n

    Corona rules observe<\/h2>\r\nIn addition, of course, the basic rules still apply in Corona times: Keep your distance, follow hygiene rules and wear a mask, as well as strictly monitored quarantine for infected persons. This is the only way to contain the uncontrolled spread of mutant coronavirus D.1.1.7.\r\n

    Vaccination Advantages: Denmark, Sweden, Poland, Romania, Greece, Estonia.<\/h2>\r\nIn the longer term, according to the neutral assessment of the editorial team (even if it may not please some vaccination opponents), unrestricted travel will probably only be possible for vaccinated persons. Soberly considered, the indications for it increase: Denmark is planning a digital ID card on a smartphone that could open borders, and Sweden wants to have the digital infrastructure for a vaccination passport in place by June that would allow the same. In Poland and Romania, vaccinated people are already exempt from the 10-day quarantine requirement because of the coronavirus. Greece agreed with Israel a kind of travel freedom for verifiably vaccinated persons, Estonia also creates relief - other countries will probably follow the example soon.\r\n

    Vacation 2021 not in danger<\/h2>\r\nCroatia, as one of the countries where tourism has a significant impact on the state budget, will also not be able to ignore this fact in the longer term. In an overall package consisting of freedom of travel for vaccinated persons and persons recovered from the coronavirus, inexpensive antigen tests at the vacation destination and significantly eased entry regulations, the SeaHelp editorial team currently sees no danger for a stay in Croatia in 2021.\r\n

    Croatia: Low incidence figures<\/h2>\r\nUntil that happens, however, patience remains the virtue of the hour. Entry restrictions in Austria and Germany are more of a temporary nature and due to the current development. One thing is certain, however: the situation in Croatia, due to the drastic entry restrictions as well as the measures in the country itself, is much better than in most parts of Germany and Austria, especially if one considers the incidence values of the coastal regions.\r\n

    Uncomprehension for Austrian entry regulation<\/h2>\r\nHowever, the fact that, according to the Austrian entry regulation as amended on Feb. 10, 2021<\/a>, Greece is listed in Annex A. The following applies to the country according to \u00a7 4, para. 1, item1:\r\n

    From EU\/EEA states as well as from Switzerland, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino and the Vatican, persons may enter without restriction if they enter from a state or territory listed in Annex A<\/strong> and, upon entry, credibly demonstrate that they have stayed exclusively in Austria or in a state or territory listed in Annex A<\/strong> within the past ten days.<\/blockquote>\r\n

    Equal treatment Greece\/Croatia?<\/h2>\r\nWhat is not taken into account: The populous Athens metropolitan area is going into lockdown again this week because the number of new coronavirus infections is skyrocketing. Where is the equal treatment with Croatia, a country where the infection incidence is much lower? This question should be explained to the numerous Austrians, regardless of whether they own boats or real estate in Croatia, when ten days of quarantine are threatening after the necessary care of their property in other European countries at home in Austria.","post_title":"Coronavirus Croatia: <\/span><\/span>British coronavirus mutation D.1.1.7 detected in three samples.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"coronavirus-mutation-d-1-1-7","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2021-02-11 15:30:39","post_modified_gmt":"2021-02-11 14:30:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.sea-help.eu\/news-general\/coronavirus-mutation-d-1-1-7\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":26277,"post_author":"4","post_date":"2021-02-05 13:52:40","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-05 12:52:40","post_content":"Good news for all water sports enthusiasts and vacationers with destination Croatia: The 7-day incidences<\/a> of coronavirus in the coastal regions of Istria, Kvarner Bay, Zadar, Sibenik and in the Dubrovnik region are already at the beginning of February further in \"decline\". But it is not only in Istria, where there are currently only a good 24 new coronavirus infections per 100,000 inhabitants, that incidence figures are also falling in other regions.\r\n

    Also Punat\/Krk with low corona incidence<\/h2>\r\nIn addition to Istria County, Primorje-Gorski Kotar, in whose area the Punat marina is located, has already recorded a relatively low incidence, with a 7-day incidence of 90.8 at the beginning of February. While it is inevitably higher than Istria due to the influence of the large port city of Rijeka, if the Rijeka factor is factored out, the 7-day incidence in the Punat\/Island of Krk area should be at about the same low level as Istria.\r\n

    Incidence value Zadar also below 100<\/h2>\r\nOnly in Zadar County did the numbers increase. From 90.4 new coronavirus infections per 100,000 inhabitants on January 25, the region recorded an increase to 95.7 in early February. However, there is a possibility here that follow-up reports from the previous week may have reversed the trend.\r\n

    Significant decrease in 7-day incidence in Sibenik area<\/h2>\r\nSibenik-Knin is likely to report the largest decline. While there were 164.7 new coronavirus infections per 100,000 inhabitants on Jan. 25, the penultimate cutoff date, the 7-day incidence is now only 126.8.\r\n

    Split also reports declining numbers<\/h2>\r\nIn the Split region, the relevant 7-day incidence of coronavirus decreased from 121.2 to 112.7 at the beginning of February.\r\n

    Dubrovnik and Lika Senj at low levels<\/h2>\r\nIncidence for the Dubrovnik region held relatively steady at 92.4, as did Lika Senj at 73.\r\n

    7-day incidence Croatia: 84.8<\/h2>\r\nFor all of Croatia, incidence figures (7-day) decreased from 85.8 to 84.8, according to official Croatian reports.\r\n

    14-day incidence: Croatia 181.34 | Austria 224.32 | Germany 218.4<\/h2>\r\nComparing 14-day incidences using figures announced by the EU<\/a> (as of 4. February<\/strong>), Croatia officially stands at 181.34, Austria at 224.32 new infections in 14 days per 100,000 inhabitants, and Germany at a 14-day incidence of 218.4. The corresponding long-term incidence value for Italy is still quite high at 284.55. Slovenia, with a 14-day incidence of 818.83, currently ranks rather poorly in the Mediterranean region.\r\n

    Corona measures are having an effect<\/h2>\r\nConfirmed in the trend: countries that were able to enforce harsh measures against large parts of the population over the winter months are already in a much better position at the preliminary stage of spring, which should already be seen at least in the Adriatic Sea.\r\n

    Starts the season already Easter?<\/h2>\r\nEspecially the classic vacation countries in the Mediterranean region, such as Italy and Croatia, are currently urged to further reduce the incidence figures of the coronavirus, in order to be able to receive at least Easter the first guests again.\r\n

    Continued tough corona measures in Croatia<\/h2>\r\nCroatia is taking a rather rigid approach here that is not going down well with all segments of the population: Restaurant owners and gym operators in particular do not agree with the current government measures, and in Zagreb these groups are repeatedly protesting for a faster opening.","post_title":"Croatia vacation: <\/span><\/span>Coronavirus incidence levels in coastal regions continue to decline","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"croatia-corona-incidence-sinking","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2021-02-05 13:52:40","post_modified_gmt":"2021-02-05 12:52:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.sea-help.eu\/news-general\/croatia-corona-incidence-sinking\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_25"};

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