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Mikulec: State Making Steps to Prepare for Second Wave of Coronavirus

Mikulec: State Making Steps to Prepare for Second Wave of Coronavirus

Bratislava, July 14 (TASR) – Interior Minister Roman Mikulec (OLaNO) stated on Tuesday after a session of the central crisis management team that the state is preparing for a possible second wave of coronavirus outbreak in Slovakia as well as a scenario in which the coronavirus situation in Slovakia gets worse.

First Domestic Breeding African Swine Fever Case in 11 Months Reported

First Domestic Breeding African Swine Fever Case in 11 Months Reported

Trebisov, July 13 (TASR) – For the first time in 11 months a case of the African swine fever virus (ASFV) has been found in domestic rearing in Slovakia, with the site of infection identified at a small holding in the village of Cierna, Trebisov district (Kosice region), the State Veterinary

Police to Monitor Border Crossings on Friday and Saturday

Police to Monitor Border Crossings on Friday and Saturday

Bratislava, July 10 (TASR) – The police will carry out an operation on Slovakia’s border crossing points as of 3 p.m. on Friday with the aim of monitoring whether measures issued by the Public Health Office are being observed and in order to inform returnees from abroad of their

Health Ministry: Spread of Coronavirus in Slovakia Still under Control

Health Ministry: Spread of Coronavirus in Slovakia Still under Control

Bratislava, July 9 (TASR) – The spread of coronavirus infection in Slovakia is still under control, the Health Ministry stated on Thursday in reaction to the 53 new cases registered on Wednesday. According to the ministry, regional public health offices have contained local outbreaks and set up anti-epidemic measures. The ministry

Matovic Hints at Stricter Anti-virus Measures Due to Notable Daily Increase

Matovic Hints at Stricter Anti-virus Measures Due to Notable Daily Increase

Bratislava, July 9 (TASR) – Prime Minister Igor Matovic (OLaNO) stated on his Facebook account on Thursday even before the official daily coronavirus statistics were released that the 53 new cases that were recorded on Wednesday are “too much for us to keep relying on the public’s responsibility, unfortunately”. Of

Coronavirus: 72 New Cases, Total Tally Breaches 1,000 to Reach 1,049

Coronavirus: 72 New Cases, Total Tally Breaches 1,000 to Reach 1,049

Bratislava, April 17 (TASR) – Slovakia registered 72 new cases of the coronavirus on Thursday, bringing the total tally up to 1,049, chief hygienist Jan Mikas stated on Friday. According to the Public Health Office, a total of 334 new positive cases have been registered this week so far. Meanwhile,

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