New measures starting on Sunday: Prices of testing on personal request to be higher from Jan. 1

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At yesterday's session, the Crisis HQ for the protection of the health of the population from the infectious disease COVID-19 proposed new measures to the Government of the Republic of Serbia, which have been adopted today and will enter into force on Sunday, December 20.

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"The new measures concern the entry of both domestic and foreign citizens into our country. Bearing in mind the New Year's and Christmas holidays, which are coming soon, a traditionally higher frequency of people is expected at all border crossings. In order to prevent the spread of coronavirus, early detection of infected persons and protect the health of all residents of the Republic of Serbia, the Government has adopted the following measures:

Entry into Serbia will be allowed only with a negative PCR test, not older than 48 hours. Citizens of the Republic of Serbia who do not have a negative PCR test must stay in home isolation for 10 days. They can be tested in Serbia and if their PCR test is negative, they will no longer be required to stay in home isolation.

As of today, the price of testing on personal request for foreign citizens is 18,000 dinars, while for citizens of the Republic of Serbia, the price is unchanged until the end of the year and it amounts to 6,000 dinars. From January 1, 2021, the price of testing on personal request for domestic citizens will be 9,000 dinars.

The Government of Serbia appeals on all citizens who want to be tested on a personal request to schedule the testing exclusively electronically. In line with the increased number of testing expected in the coming weeks, electronic scheduling is of valuable help, to avoid crowds and queues in front of Covid clinics and prevent the risk of potentially infecting citizens.

Citizens, foreign citizens with approved residence in our country, as well as foreign citizens without approved residence (tourists), can easily and quickly schedule an appointment in one of the 26 laboratories in 23 cities and municipalities in Serbia at https://euprava.gov.rs/usluge/6096. In order to use the eRequest service for PCR testing on personal request, it is not necessary for citizens to register on the eUprava portal. You will receive a confirmation that you have successfully scheduled an appointment on the e-mail address you provided, as well as an SMS message.

The Government of the Republic of Serbia once again appeals on all citizens of Serbia to be responsible, to take care of their health, as well as the health of their loved ones. Adherence to preventive measures remains the only safe and proven way to protect against coronavirus. Wearing a mask indoors, maintaining distance as well as regular hand hygiene and disinfection of space are of key importance for all of us and the only way to preserve our health," the Government said in a statement.

(Telegraf.rs)