Predrag Kon
292 new coronavirus cases reported in Serbia, seven more deaths, death toll 58 so far
Thus, the number of infected in Serbia increased to 2.200 cases.
By 15:00 on April 6, 2020, a total of 2.200 confirmed COVID-19 cases were registered in the Republic of Serbia.
In the nursing home "Old Railroad", 15 people were infected and 4 non-infected users were displaced.
New 44 confirmed coronavirus cases in Serbia, with 3 more deaths today
Three more have died, according to the latest report.
There are 62 patients on the respirator.
The number of positive cases is declining, but according to Dr Predrag Kon, we must not relax.
"Of course it's good news, but I dare not say it's a reliable sign since it's only two days away, it would be ideal to continue", Dr Kon said.
Loncar: Two deaths, curfew to be extended on weekends VIDEO
There are 659 coronavirus patients in Serbia, and two deaths have been reported.
"Today we have two dead, that's a total of 10," said Health Minister Zlatibor Loncar.
Loncar said the woman from the Clinic for Infectious Disesase and a man from Nis had died.
"Epidemic can easily get out of hand" VIDEO
Total number of persons tested in Serbia is 1715, while total number of confirmed cases is 528.
"Since the last address, there has been another death that can be linked to the coronavirus, so the total number of casualties is eight," says Darija Kisic Tepavcevic, Deputy Director of the Batut Institute.
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"No mass testing procedure yet; Positives will be isolated - family members will not"
Chinese doctors have suggested this measure, and Kon says Serbia could not have gone in that direction before because conditions were not available.
When will the epidemic in Serbia reach its culmination?
"Novosti" states that it is outrageous to bid on which day most people will be ill, as every effort has been made to slow down the spread of the virus by introducing a state of emergency and curfew.
Kon on TV B92: The virus does not weaken by passing through human bodies
"If, on these first days, we had an average of five, six patients a day, and if we did not 'jump' to double or triple numbers in one day in the second week, we came to the desired result in the first two weeks", Predrag Kon said for a show "Review" on TV B92.
Government reached decision: Schools won't be closed; Experts: Did it work in Italy?
"The president insisted that we consider this decision once again. I made that proposal - my opinion is that we should do it.
The profession's view is that there is no professional justification or professional basis for closing schools, kindergartens and colleges. At this point, it would be counterproductive", she states.
Belgrade meeting held this morning: Decision on closing schools and kindergartens
He said it was decided after a meeting with the line secretaries of the City Administration this morning, attended by epidemiologist Predrag Kon.
In this way, Radojicic responded to some criticisms of the opposition that the City did not respond adequately and that schools and kindergartens should be closed.
Presidency meeting begins, army representatives also invited PHOTO
The beginning of the meeting was announced earlier at 11 o'clock, and in addition to the President of Serbia, Prime Minister Ana Brnabic and members of the government, the meeting was also attended by representatives of all services involved in the fight against coronavirus.