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Agriculture Minister Micovsky Admitted into Hospital

Agriculture Minister Micovsky Admitted into Hospital

Bratislava, December 22 (TASR) – Agriculture Minister Jan Micovsky (OLaNO), who is suffering from a coronavirus infection, was admitted into hospital on Tuesday after his health became worse, the Agriculture Ministry told TASR on the same day, adding that his condition has been stabilised. “Micovsky is in the infection ward. He

Mikas: Many Hospitals Heading for Collapse, Health Offices Also Under Pressure

Mikas: Many Hospitals Heading for Collapse, Health Offices Also Under Pressure

Bratislava, December 21 (TASR) – Hospitals and health-care professionals are currently experiencing the biggest pressure they’ve faced since the novel coronavirus pandemic began, and the prospects don’t look good at all, Slovakia’s Chief Hygienist Jan Mikas wrote in an open letter before the Christmas holidays, adding that many

Lockdown Starts in Slovakia on Saturday, All Non-essential Shops Shut Down

Lockdown Starts in Slovakia on Saturday, All Non-essential Shops Shut Down

Bratislava, December 19 (TASR) – A lockdown came into force in Slovakia as of Saturday with all retail shops and outlets providing services being closed except for those necessary to meet basic needs, such as grocery stores, drugstores and pharmacies, Public Health Authority’s (UVZ) spokesperson Dasa Rackova has told TASR.

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