Coronavirus
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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More vaccination sites open across Slovakia
The Health Ministry assures there are enough doses of the updated Comirnaty vaccine.
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.
Slovakia moves away from daily coronavirus reports. Is it a problem?
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.
Pharmacies can administer flu vaccine from next year
Slovakia’s vaccination rate is one of the lowest in Europe.
Warnings over measles epidemics as vaccinations fall
Dozens of districts below rate for collective immunity.
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.
Should you get a shot against Kraken?
Jabs will be available from Monday, January 30.
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.
Mathematician: Summer will probably see return of respirators
There is an increase in positive cases.
Respirators no longer mandatory for creche workers
A new Public Health Authority decree introduces less tough measures for respirator wearing.
Belize or Palestine. Slovakia negotiates Covid vaccine donations with five countries
Slovakia ordered more than it eventually needed. More vaccines expected to arrive later this year.
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.
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