Free PCR tests to end for most people

Change comes amid improving pandemic situation.

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As of next month, free PCR tests for Covid-19 will only be available for over 60s, or as indicated by a doctor, it has been announced. People paying for tests will be able to register with individual companies providing testing.

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Meanwhile, patients with Covid-19 will be hospitalized in standard wards.

The changes come as the pandemic situation both in Slovakia and abroad improves.

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"The number of patients in hospitals continues to decline significantly. At the moment, there are approximately 850 patients in hospitals with 600 having Covid-19 as a primary diagnosis. This is close to the capacity of infectious disease wards," said head of the Institute of Health Analysis Matej Mišík, as quoted by the TASR newswire.

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Health authorities have also said that as of next month, patients with COVID-19 will be hospitalized on standard wards. Patients currently in re-profiled beds will stay there until the end of their hospital stay.

Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 will not be required for entry to medical facilities, although respirators will continue to be mandatory in healthcare settings.

If a healthcare provider requires a test, it will be performed directly at the relevant facility.

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