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Slovak Scientists Develop PCR COVID-19 Test, Number of Tested People to Grow

Slovak Scientists Develop PCR COVID-19 Test, Number of Tested People to Grow

Bratislava, April 7 (TASR) – Slovakia should significantly increase the number of tests for COVID-19 soon, as a team of Slovak scientists headed by Slovak company MultiplexDX has developed a diagnostic PCR test, member of the permanent crisis team Robert Mistrik reported on Tuesday. At the same time, the foundation of

Slovak Government Restricts Free Movement of People during April 8-13

Slovak Government Restricts Free Movement of People during April 8-13

Bratislava, April 6 (TASR) – Free movement of people will be restricted in Slovakia during April 8-13 as part of measures against the spread of the novel coronavirus, the Cabinet decided on Monday. There will be some exceptions, however, including commuting to and from work, visiting a doctor, visiting natural areas

President Inks Deferral of Insurance Payments for Self-Employed and Employers

President Inks Deferral of Insurance Payments for Self-Employed and Employers

Bratislava, April 6 (TASR) – Some employers and self-employed people will be able to defer mandatory payments to social-insurance funds, contributions to old-age pension savings and advanced payments to health-insurance funds for March of this year, as President Zuzana Caputova on Monday signed a respective amendment to the Social Insurance Act.

Slovakia Reports First Two Deaths of Novel Coronavirus

Slovakia Reports First Two Deaths of Novel Coronavirus

Bratislava, April 6 (TASR) – Slovakia has the first two confirmed deaths of the novel coronavirus, Health Minister Marek Krajci (OLaNO) announced on Monday. The first case concerns a man who died earlier in Bojnice (Trencin region) after being released from hospital following several negative tests on the coronavirus. Nevertheless, one

Miroslav M. Sentenced to 23 Years for Murders of Kuciak and Kusnirova

Miroslav M. Sentenced to 23 Years for Murders of Kuciak and Kusnirova

Pezinok, April 6 (TASR) – A senate of the Specialised Criminal Court in Pezinok (Bratislava region) on Monday sentenced Miroslav Marcek to 23 years in prison for the double murder of investigative journalist Jan Kuciak and his fiancée Martina Kusnirova two years ago and an earlier murder of entrepreneur Peter Molnar

PM: I'll Suggest at Gov't Session Restriction of People's Movement at Easter

PM: I'll Suggest at Gov't Session Restriction of People's Movement at Easter

Bratislava, April 5 (TASR) – I’ll propose at a Government session on Monday (April 6) the adoption of a resolution restricting the free movement of people from April 8 to 13, with the exception of commuting to and from work, visiting a doctor, visiting natural areas within the district, a

President Calls for Measures to Protect Elderly and Victims of Violence

President Calls for Measures to Protect Elderly and Victims of Violence

Bratislava, April 3 (TASR) – During her meeting with the permanent crisis management team on Friday, President Zuzana Caputova appealed to its members to increase the protection of elderly people, victims of domestic violence and other vulnerable groups, the president’s spokesman Martin Strizinec told TASR on the same day. According