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MEP Duris Nicholsonova Considering Leaving SaS Party

MEP Duris Nicholsonova Considering Leaving SaS Party

Bratislava, February 11 (TASR) – MEP Lucia Duris Nicholsonova is considering leaving the Freedom and Solidarity (SaS) party, TASR learnt on Wednesday (February 10). According to information available to TASR, Duris Nicholsonova told members of the SaS leadership on Tuesday (February 9) that she’s quitting the party. TASR has contacted

Negative Test for Coronavirus Required to Be Allowed to Go to Work

Negative Test for Coronavirus Required to Be Allowed to Go to Work

Bratislava, February 10 (TASR) – Negative test certificates for coronavirus no older than seven days are required for people living in districts with the two most severe levels of alerts in order to be allowed to go to work as of Wednesday, according to a Public Health Authority decree. In districts

Krajci: Situation with COVID Deteriorates Slightly, Vaccines Coming

Krajci: Situation with COVID Deteriorates Slightly, Vaccines Coming

Bratislava, February 9 (TASR) – The situation in Slovakia concerning the novel coronavirus has worsened slightly, with the reopening of schools in many areas expected to bring further deterioration, said Health Minister Marek Krajci (OLANO) at a weekly press conference on Tuesday. The daily number of deaths from and with COVID-19

No Mass Inoculation of MPs against COVID-19

No Mass Inoculation of MPs against COVID-19

Bratislava, February 9 (TASR) – There won’t be any mass vaccination of lawmakers against COVID-19, Parliamentary Chair Boris Kollar’s (We Are Family) spokesperson Michaela Jurcova told TASR on Tuesday. Kollar in late January asked caucuses to reconsider inoculation and to report the number of their MPs interested in it.

Mantadory Self-isolation for Close Contacts Extended from 10 to 14 Days

Mantadory Self-isolation for Close Contacts Extended from 10 to 14 Days

Bratislava, February 8 (TASR) – The obligation to self-isolate after coming into contact with a coronavirus-positive person has been extended from ten days to 14 days as of Monday, the Public Health Authority has announced. A person who has been in close contact with an infected individual will be eligible for

COVID-automaton and New Lockdown Rules Enter into Force in Slovakia

COVID-automaton and New Lockdown Rules Enter into Force in Slovakia

Bratislava, February 8 (TASR) – New lockdown rules have entered into force in Slovakia as of Monday, as the country is now being governed by a COVID-automaton that entails automatic measures depending on the current situation. A negative test for coronavirus no older than seven days is required for people who

Matovic: There'll Be Time to Hold Sulik Accountable in Future

Matovic: There'll Be Time to Hold Sulik Accountable in Future

Prime Minister Igor Matovic (OLaNO) stated on Sunday, speaking on TA3’s discussion programme In Politics, that he doesn’t intend to dismiss Economy Minister Richard Sulik (SaS) over the current epidemic situation, noting there will be time for holding Sulik accountable in the future. When asked why he didn’