Assistant Interior Minister Damir Trut, who is at the helm of of Croatia's civil protection system, told the Croatian Radio (HR) on Monday morning that the system for issuing e-passes for travel between counties was ready.

The ban on travel between counties goes into force on 23 December, as one of the latest anti-COVID measures. However, e-passes can be requested for justified reasons such as commuting to work.

Trut called on Croatians to adhere to the anti-epidemic rules, including the celebration of Christmas and New Year at home.

The new restrictions which are in place from 23 December to 8 January envisage that no more than 10 people from maximum two households are allowed at private gatherings during the holiday season.