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Krajci: We Want to Carry Out Screening Testing of Population for COVID-19

Krajci: We Want to Carry Out Screening Testing of Population for COVID-19

Bratislava, January 16 (TASR) – The Government wants to carry out screening testing of the population for COVID-19 in order to reduce the spread of novel coronavirus in Slovakia by 50 percent, Health Minister Marek Krajci (OLaNO) told a news conference on Saturday following the Government meeting. The Cabinet is to

Krajci: Epidemiological Situation in Slovakia Improving But Only Slightly

Krajci: Epidemiological Situation in Slovakia Improving But Only Slightly

Bratislava, January 15 (TASR) – The situation in connection with the novel coronavirus pandemic is slightly improving in Slovakia but about 90 people are still dying from COVID-19 every day, Health Minister Marek Krajci (OLaNO) said on Friday. The positivity of PCR tests as well as antigen tests has decreased. The

Premier: My Stance Concerning Countrywide Testing Remains Unchanged

Premier: My Stance Concerning Countrywide Testing Remains Unchanged

Bratislava, January 15 (TASR) – I haven’t changed my position regarding the form and method of countrywide testing, Prime Minister Igor Matovic (OLaNO) said following the Government meeting held on Friday, adding that the final decision will be made on Saturday (January 16). The premier believes that Saturday’s meeting

SLK: Slovakia Cannot Afford Mass Testing Right Now

SLK: Slovakia Cannot Afford Mass Testing Right Now

Bratislava, January 14 (TASR) – Slovakia currently cannot afford mass testing, as it brings more risks than benefits, said Slovak Medical Chamber (SLK) president Marian Kollar following his meeting with Health Minister Marek Krajci (OLaNO) on Wednesday (January 13), adding he sees the lockdown as a solution to the coronavirus pandemic

Slovakia to Buy 17 3D Radar Devices worth €148 million from Israel

Slovakia to Buy 17 3D Radar Devices worth €148 million from Israel

Bratislava, January 13 (TASR) – Slovakia will purchase 17 3D radar devices of medium, short and ultra-short range from Israel, the Government decided on Wednesday, with Defence Minister Jaroslav Nad (OLaNO) confirming this. When the purchase agreement is approved by the Finance Ministry, the Defence Ministry will conclude it by March

Matovic: Sulik Often Bends Truth in Own Way, It Can't Go On Like This

Matovic: Sulik Often Bends Truth in Own Way, It Can't Go On Like This

Bratislava, January 13 (TASR) – Prime Minister Igor Matovic (OLaNO) stated to the media on Wednesday that Economy Minister Richard Sulik (SaS) very often bends the truth in his own individual way, stressing that this needs to be “cut out” once and for all, “as it’s impossible to go on

Supreme Court Sends Kocner and Rusko to 19 Years in Jail for Note Forgery

Supreme Court Sends Kocner and Rusko to 19 Years in Jail for Note Forgery

Bratislava, January 12 (TASR) – The Supreme Court on Tuesday found Marian Kocner and Pavol Rusko guilty of counterfeiting the TV Markiza promissory notes and sentenced them both to 19 years in jail, TASR learnt on the same day. A fine amounting to €10,000 has been levied on Marian K.