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Government Approves Extension of State of Emergency by 40 More Days

Government Approves Extension of State of Emergency by 40 More Days

Bratislava, March 17 (TASR) – The Government on Wednesday decided to extend the state of emergency in Slovakia by 40 more days in reaction to the effects of the pandemic in the country, Vice-premier Veronika Remisova (For the People) told TASR on the same day, adding that the extension was approved

COVID-Automaton: 20 Districts in Black as of Next Monday

COVID-Automaton: 20 Districts in Black as of Next Monday

Bratislava, March 17 (TASR) – The Cabinet at its session on Wednesday approved a list of 20 districts to be labelled black (the most severe degree for COVID-19) as of next Monday (March 22) with regard to measures under the COVID-automaton: Cadca, Dolny Kubin, Gelnica, Humenne, Krupina, Kysucke Nove Mesto, Martin,

Heger: Slight Improvement in COVID Situation, No Need for Full Lockdown

Heger: Slight Improvement in COVID Situation, No Need for Full Lockdown

Bratislava, March 16 (TASR) – The epidemiological situation in Slovakia has stabilised in the past week, even recorded a slight improvement, which means that the country won’t need to introduce sterner restrictions, Finance Minister Eduard Heger (OLaNO) reported at a press conference on Tuesday. Heger has been tasked with leading

Police Fine Homeless Man for Violating Covid Curfew, Case to Be Reviewed

Police Fine Homeless Man for Violating Covid Curfew, Case to Be Reviewed

Bratislava, March 16 (TASR) – Following public outcry, the police announced on Tuesday that they will review a fine imposed recently on a homeless man in Bratislava for violating a curfew declared by the Government throughout Slovakia between 5 a.m. and 1 a.m. in force each day for months

Health Professionals from Denmark and Belgium to Come to Help Slovakia

Health Professionals from Denmark and Belgium to Come to Help Slovakia

Bratislava, March 11 (TASR) – Health professionals from Denmark and Belgium will arrive in Slovakia on Friday to help the country deal with the critical situation in the health-care sector, Health Ministry State Secretary Peter Stachura announced on Thursday. “There should be eight health professionals from Denmark (three doctors and five

Croatia Offers Care for Ten Covid Patients Each from Slovakia and Czechia

Croatia Offers Care for Ten Covid Patients Each from Slovakia and Czechia

Zagreb/Bratislava, March 9 (TASR) – Croatia is ready to help Slovakia and the Czech Republic in medical care for patients with COVID-19, Croatia’s Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic announced on Twitter on Tuesday, according to news website vecernji.hr. Plekovic stated that he had earlier phone calls with Slovak Prime

Coronavirus: 35 Districts in Black Colour as of Next Monday

Coronavirus: 35 Districts in Black Colour as of Next Monday

Bratislava, March 9 (TASR) – A total of 35 districts will be in black colour, 41 in dark red and three in medium red concerning COVID-19 as of next Monday, the Health Ministry announced on Tuesday. Slovakia as a whole is in black. While Health Minister Marek Krajci (OLANO) said that