From today no Kosovar can enter Macedonia without taking the Coronavirus test

Citizens of Serbia, Kosovo, Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina from today to enter northern Macedonia must have a test PCR negative for the coronary.

This was decided last night by the Government of Northern Macedonia, which imposes that citizens of these countries should have medical proof with negative test results PCR for Corleone, and the 72-hour deadline.

In addition, they must meet written statements about time and place of stay in northern Macedonia, forwarded INA.

This decision followed recommendations by the Commission for Influencing Diseases, assessing the epidemiological situation in countries in the region, and after assessing the growth in the number of infected in these four countries.

Health Minister Venko Filipce said the decision is based on data collected in the past few days and following communication with authorities of the four countries.

Serbia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens won't need a test The negative PCR if they pass the transit between Macedonia. The government has no indication when this measure can be lifted.

Pristina response, Zemaj warns reciprocity

Kosovo Health Minister Andmend Zemaj has reacted following the North Macedonian Government's decision to return measures for Kosovo citizens' entry into northern Macedonia.

Zemaj's decision has been described as unfair and said that he was not informed in advance by Health Minister Venko Filipce.

I have communicated with my regional counterparts. Maybe this is a new moment. That's why I haven't been notified. Frankly, I find it a little bit unfair, because by the time there was an increase in the number of cases in Macedonia, when there have been many more cases, I have understanding and cooperation that have two institutions, but even with communication with the minister there, we have shown the way to co-operation for free movement of citizens, because this has to do also in economic terms of”, Zemaj said in an interview for T7.

He warned that he would implement the analysis after the JMV government's decision and did not rule out the possibility that the same measures Kosovo implements to the citizens of RMV.