Federal Civil Protection Headquarters: More than 8,000 people in isolation and self-isolation

SARAJEVO, (Patria) - The second extraordinary session of the Federal Civil Protection Headquarters on the coronavirus epidemic has concluded.

"The first issue we discussed today was the distribution of orders from last night and the analysis of activities at lower levels of government. We have made two decisions, but we have agreed on the method of reporting, work, coordination, and constant communication with the Coordination Body at the BiH level," said the commander of the Federal Civil Protection Headquarters, Jelka Milićević. 

These are today's orders: 

Marina Bera from the Ministry of Health of the FBiH said that nine cases of infection have been confirmed so far out of 114 tested. 

"More than 8,000 are in isolation and self-isolation. The latest are three positive tests at SKB Mostar. I must emphasize that more people have been tested and that apart from these three cases, all others are negative. Some individuals have been tested multiple times and the tests are negative. The newborn is also negative, the hospital has taken all steps in accordance with professional standards. It has emptied its premises, some patients have been discharged, some transferred. Disinfection measures are being taken. Seven people are in isolation at the hospital," added Bera. 

Director of FUCZ Fahrudin Solak said that they spoke with associations about reporting and said that they are considering introducing a link for sending video material starting tomorrow. 

"There is no need for this number of people to be in a small space, I think we will do things differently starting tomorrow in order to respect epidemiological recommendations," said Solak.