Police control at the border crossing in Drietomá (Trenčín Region). (source: TASR)
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Following the stricter rules for curfew that came into force on January 27, police have intensified their road checks.
A negative PCR or antigen test result is now required when travelling to work, the bank or out to nature. People do not have to show one when going to essential shops (like groceries, chemists, pharmacies or shops selling fodder for animals).
Where do I need to have proof of a negative test result from January 27?
workplace, job interview, conclusion of a work contract
post office, bank, insurance company
bike service shop, telecommunication technology points, car service
issue point of online shop
state body for an operation that cannot be done distantly
outings in nature, including individual sport within the district of residence (exception for people younger than 15 and older than 65, people in wheelchairs and people with a mental disorder or an injury that prevents them from undergoing the test)
travelling abroad and back
journey to school (applies for grades fifth to ninth of primary school, secondary schools if open). Adults taking a child to kindergarten or school must have a negative test result
approved mass gatherings
Source: Health Ministry
Which places do not require a negative test result from January 27:
shopping for necessary goods at the closest shop (groceries, medicine, food for animals, drugstore)
doctor and pharmacy
testing for COVID-19
funeral, wedding (only the ceremony) and christening
providing care for a close, dependent person
staying outside with a child up to 3 within 1 kilometre from home
taking a dog or a cat outside within 1 kilometre from home
vet
journey of a child to a parent or other person who is legally entitled
journey to a nursing home
staying outside for people older than 65 years and disabled people using a wheelchair within 1 kilometre from home
court hearing
police hearing
Source: Health Ministry
