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Health Ministry Okays Use of Ivermectin in Fight against Coronavirus

Health Ministry Okays Use of Ivermectin in Fight against Coronavirus

Bratislava, January 27 (TASR) – The Health Ministry has approved the use of the drug Ivermectin in the fight against novel coronavirus, ministry spokesperson Zuzana Eliasova told TASR on Wednesday. It will be possible to use Ivermectin in Slovakia for treatment for the next six months. In addition to hospitals, it

Matovic: Experts Should Revisit Launch of COVID-Semaphore Project

Matovic: Experts Should Revisit Launch of COVID-Semaphore Project

Bratislava, January 26 (TASR) – The expert consilium should reconsider the COVID semaphore system that is due to come into effect in Slovakia as of February 8, as the date for its launch might be premature at this stage of the pandemic, Prime Minister Igor Matovic (OLaNO) stated at a press

First Person Dies in Slovakia Following Vaccination against COVID-19

First Person Dies in Slovakia Following Vaccination against COVID-19

Bratislava, January 26 (TASR) – The first person died in Slovakia following vaccination against the novel coronavirus, TASR was told by State Institute for Drug Supervision (SUKL) spokesperson Magdalena Jurkemikova on Tuesday. It was a 79-year-old man who suffered from several chronic diseases, which were identified by autopsy as the main

Hunters Kill Several Horses and Pony, Hunting Law to Be Changed

Hunters Kill Several Horses and Pony, Hunting Law to Be Changed

Bratislava, January 26 (TASR) – A newly created commission for veterinary issues and animal protection was convened in Parliament on Tuesday to discuss amending the Hunting Law after hunters killed four horses and a pony on private properties within what are officially considered to be built-up areas in Banska Bystrica region,

MEP Uhrik and Several MPs Leaving LSNS after Kotleba Boosts Own Power

MEP Uhrik and Several MPs Leaving LSNS after Kotleba Boosts Own Power

Bratislava, January 26 (TASR) – MEP Milan Uhrik and MPs Milan Mazurek, Ondrej Durica, Miroslav Suja, Eduard Kocis and Miroslav Urban are leaving the far-right People’s Party Our Slovakia (LSNS) because party leader Marian Kotleba has concentrated more power in his own hands, TASR learnt from Uhrik on Tuesday. “Following

House Committee Recommends Peter Kovarik for Post of Police President

House Committee Recommends Peter Kovarik for Post of Police President

Bratislava, January 25 (TASR) – The parliamentary defence and security committee has recommended Peter Kovarik for the post of Police Corps president, TASR learnt on Monday. Committee members voted in this fashion following the hearing of candidates on Monday. In addition to Kovarik, commander of the Police Corps’ anti-terror unit Stefan

Nitra Hospital Head: COVID Testing Should Be Part of Life Long Term

Nitra Hospital Head: COVID Testing Should Be Part of Life Long Term

Nitra, January 25 (TASR) – Testing for coronavirus should become an ordinary part of life for the next few months or even years, with the state creating a lasting system of testing, said Nitra Faculty Hospital director Milan Dubaj on Monday. Meanwhile, mayor of Nitra Marek Hattas, who’s also an