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Kollar: Coalition to Continue Discussing Possible Cabinet Overhaul

Kollar: Coalition to Continue Discussing Possible Cabinet Overhaul

Bratislava, March 3 (TASR) – The governing coalition will continue in talks on a possible Cabinet overhaul, said We Are Family chief and Parliamentary Chairman Boris Kollar after a meeting of the four coalition parties’ leaders on Wednesday evening. A reconstruction of the Government has been advanced by two junior parties

Overview of New, Stricter Lockdown Rules in Slovakia

Overview of New, Stricter Lockdown Rules in Slovakia

Bratislava, March 1 (TASR) – The Slovak Government is due to toughen up measures against the spread of coronavirus, including its mutations. TASR provides an overview of the new rules. – a curfew between 8 p.m. and 1 a.m. on March 3-19, with the exception of going to work or

Biochemist Cekan Unveils Gold Mean between PCR Test and Antigen Test

Biochemist Cekan Unveils Gold Mean between PCR Test and Antigen Test

Bratislava, February 26 (TASR) – Slovak company MultiplexDX on Friday presented its newest gargling test for coronavirus called LAMP-test, which is almost as sensitive as RT-PCR test, but allows far easier collection of samples and fast results. “You only need a device for isothermal reaction, which requires warming of the sample.

Slovak PM at EU Summit Raised Critical Covid Situation in Slovakia

Slovak PM at EU Summit Raised Critical Covid Situation in Slovakia

Bratislava, February 26 (TASR) – The critical situation in Slovakia with COVID-19, the planned introduction of COVID certificates, introduction of stricter border checks and European defence were among issues debated by EU leaders during a video summit on Thursday and Friday, the Slovak Government Office’s press department told TASR on

Death Rate Among Elderly Up in Slovakia in 2020, Nitra Region Hardest Hit

Death Rate Among Elderly Up in Slovakia in 2020, Nitra Region Hardest Hit

Bratislava, February 10 (TASR) – Almost 11 people per 1,000 died in Slovakia last year, and as many as 16 per 1,000 in December, the Statistics Office reported on Wednesday. “In several regions, 70-90 elderly people (aged 65 and over) died per 1,000 people in this age category,

Stats Office: Industry Up in December, But Slumped in Whole of 2020

Stats Office: Industry Up in December, But Slumped in Whole of 2020

Bratislava, February 10 (TASR) – Industrial production in Slovakia in December 2020 rose faster than in any other month of the year, but for the whole of 2020 the sector slumped by 9.1 percent when compared to 2019, the Statistics Office reported on Wednesday.Industrial output in Slovakia recovered in

Negative Test for Coronavirus Required to Be Allowed to Go to Work

Negative Test for Coronavirus Required to Be Allowed to Go to Work

Bratislava, February 10 (TASR) – Negative test certificates for coronavirus no older than seven days are required for people living in districts with the two most severe levels of alerts in order to be allowed to go to work as of Wednesday, according to a Public Health Authority decree. In districts