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On 6 March 2020, the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Serbia confirmed the first case of Covid-19. By 19 March 2020, an epidemic was declared.
Like other countries around the world, Serbia faced numerous domestic challenges prior to the epidemic. Before the state and health ministry prioritised their focus on preventing the spread of the coronavirus and preserving the life and health of citizens, Serbia countered and overcame a myriad of challenges more effectively than many richer, more developed countries in Europe and the world.
Measures taken by the government
A State of Emergency was declared on 15 March 2020 before being lifted on 6 May the same year. During this time, the Crisis Staff advisory working body was formed, measures were taken to ban public gatherings and physical distancing among Serbians was enforced. Economic and social measures were introduced that required citizens to work from home and students and schoolchildren to study through online classes and t