Statement by the EU Office on yesterday’s events

The EU Office in BiH yesterday confirmed that one of its staff members tested positive for the COVID-19. The individual was suffering from exhaustion, shock and extreme anxiety brought on by COVID-19 and left the hospital without medical approval.

The EU Office in BiH reacted quickly to ensure that the individual was back under medical supervision. Throughout this process we have maintained a close contact with the relevant local authorities, adhering to their instructions and guidance. The EU Office in BiH is thankful for their swift and professional reaction in this case.

Last evening the individual was brought to EUFOR Camp Butmir by medical personnel of the Kosevo Clinic in Sarajevo. He is now under EUFOR’s medical supervision and isolated until the repatriation to his home country this afternoon. We are also grateful to EUFOR for their assistance.

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