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Curfew Takes Effect in Slovakia as of Saturday

Curfew Takes Effect in Slovakia as of Saturday

Bratislava, December 19 (TASR) – In line with the government resolution, a curfew came into force in Slovakia as of Saturday. There are some exemptions from the curfew, however. Travel isn’t restricted, but the Government is urging people to consider it carefully. Members of a maximum of two households can

Investment Minister Remisova Also Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Investment Minister Remisova Also Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Bratislava, December 18 (TASR) – Investment Minister and chair of junior governing party For the People Veronika Remisova tested positive for coronavirus on Friday. She made the announcement on Facebook. She was tested after Prime Minister Igor Matovic (OLANO) earlier in the day announced a positive result of his test performed

Defence Minister Nad Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Defence Minister Nad Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Bratislava, December 18 (TASR) – Defence Minister Jaroslav Nad (OLANO) has tested positive for coronavirus. He made the announcement on Facebook on Friday evening. “I haven’t been feeling well since the morning and now I’ve got fever, headaches and pain all over the body. I still have smell and

Artists, Researchers & Reporters Exempt from Quarantine Upon Entry to Slovakia

Artists, Researchers & Reporters Exempt from Quarantine Upon Entry to Slovakia

Bratislava, December 18 (TASR) – People working in cross-border audio-visual production, researchers and news reporters are exempt from mandatory self-isolation or quarantine at a special facility upon entry to Slovakia, according to a decree of the Public Health Authority in force as of Friday. Exemptions also apply to people coming from

Gov't Expert: Coronavirus Figures in Slovakia Now "Worst Ever Seen"

Gov't Expert: Coronavirus Figures in Slovakia Now "Worst Ever Seen"

Bratislava, December 18 (TASR) – The coronavirus figures in Slovakia on Thursday were “the worst ever seen”, as there was the highest number of daily positive PCR tests (almost 4,000) and the daily number of deaths doubled compared to last week to reach 62, said infectious disease expert and member

Slovakia to Launch Vaccination against COVID-19 on December 27

Slovakia to Launch Vaccination against COVID-19 on December 27

Bratislava, December 18 (TASR) – Slovakia is expected to launch the vaccination against coronavirus on December 27, with the vaccine to be delivered to the country one day earlier, Health Ministry State Secretary Jana Jezikova announced on Friday. Slovakia should initially receive 10,000 doses, which will be given to people

Matovic Tests Positive for COVID-19

Matovic Tests Positive for COVID-19

Bratislava, December 18 (TASR) – Prime Minister Igor Matovic (OLaNO) has tested positive for COVID-19, several media reported on Friday, with Matovic confirming the information on his Facebook account. Meanwhile, Parliamentary Chair Boris Kollar (We Are Family) will undergo five-day quarantine, after which he’ll be tested for the disease, due