Coronavirus
(source: Sme - Jozef Jakubčo)
The COVID-19 was first diagnosed in Slovakia on March 6. Read more about the reactions and the measures taken to counter the spread of the infection here.
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Led by a Slovak anti-vaxxer, international Covid-19 doubters probe into Slovakia’s pandemic handling
Notorious Czech and US coronavirus deniers in the commission headed by MP Peter Kotlár.
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221 Covid-19 patients in hospitals.
Slovak scientists link enzyme with risk of death from Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic is not over yet.
Q&A: Will there be another Covid-19 wave in Slovakia? What about vaccines?
What you need to know about the coronavirus in the country.
The end of the pandemic? Covid-19 self-isolation will end soon
The legal mandate to self-isolate following a positive test will cease to apply.
General Prosecutor orders investigation into politicians' pandemic mistakes
More than 20,000 lives could have been saved, study suggests.
Covid booster doses opened up to under 50s
Registration for Omicron-adjusted jabs has started.
Slovakia opens up fourth doses of Covid vaccines for over 50s
Modified jabs expected after summer.
New Covid wave is here: what to do and what to expect
The Sme daily prepared answers for frequent questions.
Respirators no longer mandatory for creche workers
A new Public Health Authority decree introduces less tough measures for respirator wearing.
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 737 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 1,781,000.
Free PCR tests to end for most people
Change comes amid improving pandemic situation.
Slovakia set to lose millions as vaccines expire
Little interest in getting jabbed
Restrictions lifted for cultural events
Concerts and festivals can be held as before pandemic, says the ministry.
No more respirators from Thursday
There are also small changes to mandatory self-isolation rules.
Expert recommendations to enjoy a Covid-free Easter
The epidemic situation in Slovakia is improving but it is still necessary to be careful.
Respirators might be dropped after Easter
The pandemic situation seems to be improving.
Good news for people vaccinated abroad: Everybody will receive the EU green pass
People entitled for the certificate will have to fill in some documents and send them to a special email address.
How to travel to and from Slovakia during COVID-19
Check out which border crossings are open, and how bus, train and air transport works.
No more registration forms after crossing Slovak borders along with respirators outdoors
Respirators still mandatory at outdoor mass events.
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