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National Coordination Body for Communicable Diseases begins to disclose identity of persons in self-isolation: protecting health and life of citizens is our highest priority
Published on: Mar 22, 2020 • 8:17 AM Author: PR Service
The National Coordination Body for Communicable Diseases has decided tonight, with the approval of the Agency for Personal Data Protection and Free Access to Information, to begin to disclose the names of persons who have been prescribed mandatory 14-day self-isolation decisions.
The decision was made after it was established that some persons – who were subject to this measure upon their arrival in Montenegro – leave their homes, thus exposing everyone who come into contact with them and the whole of Montenegro to a high degree of risk.
The National Coordination Body has repeatedly warned citizens, most recently last night, about the gravity of the situation and the need to respect all measures, especially those concerning self-isolation. The Minister of the Interior also issued a warning today. Despite the appeals of the competent authorities, a frequent violation of this measure was observed.
As nowhere in the world can security forces control every citizen who should be in self-isolation at any time, and given that every person who leaves self-isolation poses a danger to their family and the whole community, it was decided to disclose the names of persons in self-isolation.
The only alternative to this solution was to ban the movement of all citizens. The National Coordination Body assessed that this measure should not be introduced, since the experience of some countries in the region shows that declaring a state of emergency and banning movement in certain parts of the day does not guarantee respect for self-isolation at a time when movement is not prohibited.
The National Coordination Body, with full awareness that this Decision can be viewed from various aspects, decided unanimously with the firm conviction of all members that protecting the lives and health of citizens is our primary duty, obligation and highest priority.
The National Coordination Body appeals to all citizens not to offend the vast majority of responsible citizens who zealously respect self-isolation with a single word or act, but to give them all assistance and support, respecting social distance and other recommendations of the Public Health Institute. They are the best examples of responsibility because they can stop the spread of this epidemic and therefore deserve the high respect and support of all of us.
Therefore, we urge citizens to encourage and help their neighbours and fellow citizens, who zealously adhere to self-isolation measures, respecting social distance and other recommendations of the Public Health Institute.
A list of persons who were subject to a self-isolation measure is available on the website of the Government of Montenegro, at http://www.gov.me/naslovna/samizolacija.
The list is not yet complete and will be updated daily.
PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICE OF THE GOVERNMENT OF MONTENEGRO
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