The Prime Minister of Serbia, Ana Brnabić, said that she spoke with the President of the country, Aleksandar Vučić, about the measures related to the emergence of the coronavirus, both health and economic, and announced that some of them will be adopted tomorrow.
"The situation is serious, but under control," said Brnabić on TV Prva.
She stated that after the meeting with Vučić and the epidemiologists, she will consider the possible introduction of new measures.
She announced that the eventual closing of schools will also be discussed tomorrow.
"Tomorrow we will also discuss this with the Minister of Education, Mladen Šarčević. If this measure is something preventive and smart, we have no problem, but let us apply the measures in accordance with the needs, and not just because someone says we apply the measures. It is important to be composed Brnabić said.
She said that the situation is under control.
Asked about a possible ban on public gatherings, she said that there was no need for it at the moment.
"We will see if the situation will change tomorrow".
She also announced that all necessary measures will be discussed, the Government of Serbia will hold a meeting immediately after the meeting with the president and epidemiologists and adopt new measures.
She urged not to spread panic, and urged political opponents not to abuse the situation related to the coronavirus for political attacks on Vučić.
She rejected criticism that Serbia was unprepared for the situation related to the coronavirus.
The fifth case of infection with the coronavirus has been confirmed in Serbia.
On the website of the ministry covid19.rs. specialized in data on the virus, it is stated that a total of 117 people have been tested at the Torlak Institute so far.
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