The coronavirus epidemic in our country has not yet reached its peak. There are difficult days ahead.

The situation is extraordinary and requires decisive action to avoid the catastrophic consequences we are witnessing in some other countries.

All levels of government in Bosnia and Herzegovina have taken and are taking all necessary steps to preserve the lives and health of the people. It is the priority of all priorities. Steps are being taken in parallel to mitigate the inevitable impact on the economy.

Governments at all levels, health workers, police officers, soldiers, inspectors, people involved in civil protection and all others, are making enormous efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus. We congratulate them on that.

However, all these efforts will not produce results if the orders, measures and recommendations are not fully respected and if every person does not show his/her own responsibility. Both to themselves and to their members and other people.

That is why we invite you once again to strictly obey all the prescribed orders, measures and recommendations, as this is the only way to deal with the evil that has befallen us.

The absolute majority of you are doing exactly that, and we, the members of the BiH Presidency, thank you for that.

However, there are still those who irresponsibly violate the prescribed measures. Such persons deserve the most rigorous sanctions. That is why we urge the relevant institutions to sanction without delay those violating the prescribed measures, in accordance with applicable laws.

Aware that every country is facing problems caused by this pandemic, we, as the Presidency of BiH, and each of us individually, are taking whatever steps necessary to provide assistance or purchase the necessary medical equipment to strengthen our health system. Other levels of government and institutions are also working on this.

Some countries have already helped, some are preparing assistance; we are also talking with many friends, all based on the needs expressed by our medical institutions. Bosnia and Herzegovina has not stayed and will not stay without the help of our friends; and we will surely show our appreciation for it.

We also support the efforts made by domestic companies in the production of protective and other medical equipment, food and disinfectants.

Dear citizens,

We invite you to trust the institutions of the system, to follow their orders and instructions and to follow the prescribed measures.

Let's save lives and health. Let us show responsibility, solidarity and unity, because that is the condition to overcome the challenge we face.