EMEC21

We are looking forward to welcome attendees from around the world. At this page you can find updated information about the rules and regulations in terms of COVID. We strongly recommend all attendees refer to the guidance issued by the Serbian Authorities.

Venue
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic we strive to ensure that the congress is conducted in accordance with all safety and hygiene standards, as well as to raise the awareness of participants, exhibitors, suppliers and employees about the rules and behaviour to be followed within the venue through clear and objective announcement. The venue, Matica Srpska is taking all steps to minimize the risk of coronavirus transmission (face masks, the prescribed distance between the participants and the use of hand sanitizer are mandatory).

EMEC21 Organizing Committee Recommendations:

Participants will be allowed access to the venue only if they present one of the following:

• vaccination certificate or EU QR code
• negative PCR test done no more than 72 hours in advance
• negative antigen test done no more than 48 hours in advance

Disclaimer: Entry will be denied to any person who does not comply with at least one of the above-mentioned certificates.

EMEC21 Secretariat and Organizers cannot accept responsibility for personal injury or for loss or damage involving persons and property either during or indirectly arising from the EMEC21. Participants are advised to make their own arrangements with respect to health and travel insurance, including COVID-19.

Entry Conditions

Please find regime to enter the Republic of Serbia at following link.

COVID-19 Recommendations

In order to prevent transmission of the infection, but also to protect your health, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Serbia and Institute of Public Health of Serbia “Dr Milan Jovanovic Batut” recommend to take following measures:

• reduce contacts with persons in your household, work place or in public places during next 14 days;
• wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 70% alcohol;
• avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands;
• avoid close contact with people with symptoms of a respiratory infection (fever, sneezing, cough, runny nose, difficult breathing or other), even inside your home;
• avoid hugging, cheek-kissing or shaking hands with others; and keep the recommended distance of at least one meter between yourself and others;
• use a face mask to cover your mouth and nose when staying indoors
• try to stay in a well-ventilated room with a window that can be opened
• if you notice symptoms of a respiratory infection (fever, sneezing, cough, runny nose, difficult breathing or other), put a mask on your mouth and nose, increase hand hygiene (wash your hands with warm water and soap frequently), avoid contacts with other persons, use a tissue when sneezing or coughing, and make a phone call to responsible epidemiologist of an institute of public health responsible for the territory you’re living in (the list is provided at the end of this document). The epidemiologist will give you instructions for further procedures.

We kindly ask you to follow these instructions completely.

We thank you in advance for your responsible behaviuor!