ZAGREB, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) The Croatian government announced here Thursday that starting from Monday, all primary schools will reopen for pupils, while some sports activities, mostly those outdoors, will be allowed. Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic explained that the epidemiological situation in the country is better than several weeks ago, but that caution is still necessary. Schools in Croatia have been opened since Jan. 18, but only for the first four grades in primary schools and the graduating classes in high schools. Restaurants and gyms will remain closed, and a new decision will be made by the government in mid-February. The Croatian Employers Association urged the government to extend measures to help the economy for as long as the consequences of the crisis are present.
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Following the first lockdown, Europe’s hospitality sector was the first to take immediate safety measures. However, it has also been the sector that has paid the full cost of the pandemic.
In 18 out of 27 EU member states, pubs, restaurants and cafes remain closed. In the other nine countries, they operate partially with strict measures in place.
EURACTIV’s network spoke with representatives from the sector and governments across Europe who came up with some ideas. Their practical implementation, though, will be a challenge, as government support will be crucial.
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ZAGREB, 17 January (Hina) – By mid-January 45,906 people in Croatia have received the first shot of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine and the second shot will be administered as of 18 January, the Croatian Institute of Public Health said on Sunday.
The second dose will be given to people who have been vaccinated across the country since 27 December.
All persons inoculated with the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine need to receive the second shot three weeks after the first.
The World Health Organization says the optimal gap between the two shots of that vaccine, the first to be registered in the EU, is 21 to 28 days. According to clinical studies, it should not exceed six weeks.