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Krajci: Situation in Slovakia Serious Due to COVID-19

Krajci: Situation in Slovakia Serious Due to COVID-19

Bratislava, October 16 (TASR) – The situation in Slovakia in connection with the novel coronavirus is serious, Health Minister Marek Krajci (OLaNO) told a press conference on the current epidemiological situation in connection with COVID-19 on Friday, adding that every day, the country is reporting record increases in the number of

Sulik: PM Ignored My Proposals to Supervise Borders Better in Summer

Sulik: PM Ignored My Proposals to Supervise Borders Better in Summer

Bratislava, October 15 (TASR) – The skirmishes between Prime Minister Igor Matovic (OLaNO) and First Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Richard Sulik (Freedom and Solidarity/SaS) continued on Thursday, with Sulik responding to Matovic’s jibes on Facebook in the morning by stating that he regrets that the premier ignored

Matovic: 1,929 New Coronavirus Positives on Wednesday

Matovic: 1,929 New Coronavirus Positives on Wednesday

Bratislava, October 15 (TASR) – A total of 1,929 new positive tests for SARS-CoV-2 were reported in Slovakia on Wednesday, Prime Minister Igor Matovic (OLaNO) wrote on Facebook on Thursday before the health authorities released the official figures for the previous day. Matovic described this as a “dramatic increase of

Six People Including Priest Can Attend Holy Masses, KBS Confirms

Six People Including Priest Can Attend Holy Masses, KBS Confirms

Bratislava, October 15 (TASR) – A maximum of six people, including a priest, can take part in a holy mass as of Thursday, the Slovak Bishops Conference (KBS) has announced, adding that mass events aren’t completely banned in Slovakia as of Thursday, but attendance is limited to six. Following consultation

Wellness Centres, Aquaparks, Cinemas and Theatres to Be Closed as of Thursday

Wellness Centres, Aquaparks, Cinemas and Theatres to Be Closed as of Thursday

Bratislava, October 14 (TASR) – The Public Health Authority informed TASR on Wednesday via its spokeswoman Dasa Rackova that all swimming pools, aquaparks, wellness centres, except for natural health spas, and theaters and cinemas will be closed indefinitely as of 6 a.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, public catering facilities will be

Fico and Rasi Challenge Constitutionality of Covid Bill

Fico and Rasi Challenge Constitutionality of Covid Bill

Bratislava, October 14 (TASR) – By shepherding the Protection, Support and Development of Public Health Act amendment through Parliament on Wednesday, Prime Minister Igor Matovic (OLaNO) has foisted responsibility for the fight against the novel coronavirus onto the Public Health Office, MP Richard Rasi (Independent) declared after the vote on the

Public Events Turnout to Be Reduced to 6 People as of Thursday

Public Events Turnout to Be Reduced to 6 People as of Thursday

Bratislava, October 14 (TASR) – As of Thursday (October 15), any public event with turnout of more than six persons will be banned, although there will be several exemptions to the rule, Public Health Office spokesperson Dasa Rackova reported on Wednesday. Exempted from the ban will be events, at which all