Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Event: The Bosnian authorities confirmed 169 cases of COVID-19 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
On March 14, the Department of State authorized the departurefrom any diplomatic or consular post in the world of US personnel and family members who have been medically determined to be at higher risk of a poor outcome if exposed to COVID-19.
On March 17, 2020, the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina released a Notice regarding the potential for COVID-19 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The language of the Notice is available on its website.
The Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. U.S. citizens who are considering returning to the United States are urged to work with their airlines to make travel arrangements while flights are still available. Bosnia has barred admission to foreign nationals who do not have residency in BiH. Visit the website of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovinafor additional information on these measures.
The government of BiH has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Schools and universities are closed until further notice, sporting events, festivals, large gatherings have been banned. A curfew is in place throughout the country with persons under 18 and those over 65 years of age on a 24-hour curfew. In the Federation, all persons are restricted between 1800 and 0500 through March 30. In the Republika Srpska the curfew is from 2000 until 0500 through March 31. The entity-level governments of the Federation and the Republika Srpska have implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Visit the webpages of the Republika Srpska and the Federation of BiH’s Crisis Staff Headquarters for updated information.
Effective March 17, 2020 U.S. Embassy Sarajevo has suspended routine consular services. For emergency American Citizen Services, including emergency passports, please visit our website for additional information.
Many travelers worldwidehave reported unexpected flight cancellations and limited flight availability. If your travel has been disrupted, please contact your airline.
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 2 Global COVID-19 Outbreak Notice.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Warning for COVID-19 in Europe advising travelers to avoid non-essential travel to Europe.
State local government actions: Spots for public gatherings – malls, restaurants, museums, and other non-essential public spaces – have been ordered closed. Grocery stores, pharmacies, and related businesses remain open. Taxi drivers are limited to one passenger and both must wear masks.
Actions to Take:
Assistance:
· U.S. Embassy Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Robert C. Frasure Street
71000 Sarajevo
+(387) 33 704 000, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
+(387) 33 704 000 (after-hours)
SarajevoACS@state.gov
https://ba.usembassy.gov/
· State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
· Bosnia Country Specific Information.
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