Coronavirus, page 11
(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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Hospitals are ready, ministry says following opposition criticism
Preparation for the third wave is underway, ministry says it is making sure drugs for Covid treatment will be available.
Court objects to advantages for the partly vaccinated, but no practical changes at borders yet
Constitutional Court suspended currently valid rules for crossing borders for people with just a first shot. Changes will be adopted once the ruling is effective.
More people reject vaccination against Covid
At the same time, most respondents of a recent poll reject mandatory vaccination.
Conditions for mass events and age limit for testing change
Most of the new rules came into force on July 26, 2021.
Non-vaccinated will not pay for tests for work, school or shops
Hundreds of people protested against the amendment that the parliament passed on Sunday morning.
Protesters attempted to enter parliament, police intervened with tear gas (updated)
Protests are linked to the expected vote on new vaccination-based Covid measures.
No changes to measures in districts or border rules expected
But the worsening situation in some holiday destinations increases the risk of getting infected.
Vaccination lottery will start in August
It is not clear for now how much money people will win.
Interest in being vaccinated by GPs is low
The Health Ministry still considers the project to be good.
New border rules take effect Monday
Changes will apply to people vaccinated with only one dose.
All of Slovakia in green tier, some rules still apply
However, for the first time after a long time, Slovakia witnessed an increase in the daily number of Covid-19 cases.
The Constitutional Court suspended new border rules
Until the Constitutional Court’s decision is published in the Collection of Laws, the ordinance that divides people into vaccinated and unvaccinated is still valid.
How many people have died after vaccination? The authority has two different statistics
Only four deaths resulting from the Covid-19 vaccine have been confirmed in Slovakia.
Money for vaccination campaign blocked by Matovič's ministry
The president does not understand reasons for blocking money for vaccination campaign.
Combination of Covid vaccines for health reasons now possible
People will need confirmation from their doctor.
State to reimburse a certain number of PCR tests, but antigen tests won’t be free
Health Ministry tasked with preparing a financial analysis.
Minister promises to open smaller border crossings
The decision comes after several protests took place to oppose the closure of some crossings.
Some centres vaccinated people without booked appointment
The vaccination centre in Bratislava vaccinated more than 2,000 people without appointment over the last weekend, and plans to do it again.
People protest the closing of smaller border crossings
Far-right MP arrested after attacking a police officer at one protest.
Vaccinated people should have PCR test when flying from some countries to Slovakia
Bratislava airport has also opened a mobile testing site.
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