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The pilot nationwide testing in the hardest-hit regions of Slovakia ended on October 25.
Altogether 136,904 people were tested by 17:00 on October 25. 5,298 people (3.87 percent) had positive results.
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď (OĽaNO) said the testing went better than expected.
"People were very responsible," he said, adding that he hopes the nationwide testing scheduled for the following two weekends will be problem-free
PM Igor Matovič (OĽaNO) was also pleased with the testing and praised the army for organising it well.
Read more about the coronavirus outbreak in Slovakia:
- Do I have the coronavirus? How to proceed if you have a suspicion
- Coronavirus in Slovakia: statistics
- How to travel to and from Slovakia during COVID-19
- The list of low-risk countries and risky regions
- More information about what the coronavirus is and how to protect yourself from the infection (WHO)
- Q&A: State of emergency declared about coronavirus+
