Health Alert: Belgrade (Serbia), Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 and Enhanced Screening

Location:  Serbia

Event:  There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) first identified in Wuhan, China.  The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with more than 100,000 reported cases worldwide. 

On March 10 the Serbian Ministry of Health announced four confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Serbia.  Visit the Serbian Ministry of Health COVID-19 website for updated information.

The government of Serbia has implemented enhanced screening at ports of entry 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.

Actions to Take:

• Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information.
• For the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19 please see the CDC’s latest recommendations.
• Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.
• Check with your airlines or cruise lines regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.
• Visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for information on conditions in Serbia.
• Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the U.S.
• Seek medical care right away if you believe you may have COVID-19 (or similar symptoms) or were exposed to someone who may have COVID-19 in the last six weeks.  

Assistance:

• U.S. Embassy Belgrade, Serbia
  • +381 (11) 706-4000 (24 hours)
  • BelgradeACS@state.gov
  • Embassy website

• State Department - Consular Affairs
  • 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
• Serbia Country Information
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