Bratislava has COVID-19 semaphore

The Slovak capital has launched a warning system indicating when and what anti-epidemic measures to adopt.

Behind the decline of the Slovakia's economy is the COVID-19 pandemic.Behind the decline of the Slovakia's economy is the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Sme)

Bratislava has managed the first wave of the COVID-19 epidemic thanks to rapidly implemented measures and the discipline of its citizens. As the novel coronavirus continues to be part of life, the city is getting prepared for possible further waves of this disease. One of the measures they are adopting is the new warning system, COVID Semaphore. It determines, based on an analysis of official epidemiological data, what stage of the epidemic Bratislava is in and what measures, if any, are needed to be implemented and when. They will help Bratislavans stay safe and also protect those who are most vulnerable.

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