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Government: 24 Black Districts as of Next Monday

Government: 24 Black Districts as of Next Monday

Bratislava, October 27 (TASR) – Based on the COVID automaton, much of Slovakia will be coloured black as of next Monday, November 1, the Government decided at its session on Wednesday. Twenty-four districts will be considered black (a third-degree warning), while 39 districts will be treated as dark red (a second-degree

Lengvarsky: I Expect 2,500-3,500 Positive Tests Every Day in Late October

Lengvarsky: I Expect 2,500-3,500 Positive Tests Every Day in Late October

Bratislava, October 20 (TASR) – I expect 2,500 to 3,500 people to test positive for novel coronavirus on a daily basis at the end of October, head of the Health Ministry Vladimir Lengvarsky (an OLaNO nominee) stated after the Government meeting on Wednesday, adding that the development confirms the

Health Minister Lengvarsky Didn't Exclude Change in COVID Automaton

Health Minister Lengvarsky Didn't Exclude Change in COVID Automaton

Bratislava, October 19 (TASR) – Health Minister Vladimir Lengvarsky (an OLaNO nominee) did not rule out on Tuesday a change in the COVID automaton or benefits for the vaccinated, TASR learnt on Tuesday. However, Lengvarsky stressed that he doesn’t actually promise any benefits for them. The minister said that on

Misik: Epidemiological Situation in Slovakia Has Worsened Again

Misik: Epidemiological Situation in Slovakia Has Worsened Again

Bratislava, October 14 (TASR) – The epidemiological situation regarding novel coronavirus has worsened again compared to the previous week, head of Health Ministry’s Health Analysis Institute Matej Misik said on Thursday. Five districts in Slovakia will be coloured black (a third-degree warning) as of Monday (October 18). The positivity of

Lengvarsky: Additional Funds Will Be Sent to Health Care, If Need Be

Lengvarsky: Additional Funds Will Be Sent to Health Care, If Need Be

Bratislava, October 13 (TASR) – The Finance Ministry will release, if necessary, money for the health-care sector, as was planned in this year’s budget to pay for state policyholders, Health Minister Vladimir Lengvarsky (an OLaNO nominee) said following a tripartite meeting on Wednesday. The amount is currently reduced by more

Zilinka: Attacks on Medical Staff Must Be Condemned by Society

Zilinka: Attacks on Medical Staff Must Be Condemned by Society

Bratislava, October 12 (TASR) – Attacks on medical staff must be unequivocally condemned by society, Prosecutor-General (PG) Maros Zilina said following his meeting with Health Minister Vladimir Lengvarsky on Tuesday. Zilinka stressed that health workers enjoy the status of protected persons when exercising their profession. Therefore, perpetrators of the attacks face

Misik: 38 Districts Have High Level of Community Spread of Coronavirus

Misik: 38 Districts Have High Level of Community Spread of Coronavirus

Bratislava, October 7 (TASR) – There is a high level of community spread of novel coronavirus in 38 districts, Health Analysis Institute head Matej Misik said at a press conference on Thursday, noting that in five districts, the positivity of PCR tests is higher than 25 percent. The number of trips