Coronavirus, page 12
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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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Czech borders will be free to cross only for the fully vaccinated
New rules apply as of next Friday, July 9.
Aid scheme for businesses follows new rules
The scheme will follow the epidemiological situation.
Slovaks develop an analyser to detect Covid based on breath
Analyser developed by the Masatech company in cooperation with two universities.
State wants to motivate people to be vaccinated through a lottery
The financial bonus for those who persuade others to be vaccinated will depend on age.
Testing strategy will change. The focus should move to PCR tests
Only mild restrictions will be applied in Slovakia from next Monday.
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Cross-border commuters and children aged 12-18 will follow temporary rules until mid-August.
Slovakia lags behind in preparations for the third Covid wave
It is still not clear how border checks, testing and quarantine rules will change.
How to change people's minds about vaccination? Experts hesitant that money is the answer
The state fears a third wave may hit hard in poorly vaccinated districts. The state should try whatever could work, researcher claims.
App that simplifies travel during Covid should be available on Saturday
Additional information on travelling will be available after the June 28 meeting of the central crisis staff.
Slovakia will sell or donate unused Sputnik V vaccines
Finance Minister Igor Matovič, who orchestrated the purchase, might face an attempt to oust him.
Third wave cannot be handled without vaccination. President asks people to stop being hesitant
The situation in districts is improving, but the first occurrence of the Delta variant can bring complications.
Several antigen testing sites will close in the summer. But tests will still be needed
The testing sites might be kept in hospitals, policlinics and similar medical facilities.
First Delta variant case confirmed in Slovakia
The labs confirmed the strain in a positive sample from a person who returned from Russia.
Vaccinated people will enjoy more benefits when crossing borders
The state plans to introduce limits for non-vaccinated people, cross-border commuters and people who have recovered from Covid.
Croatia lifts limitations for incomers from Slovakia
People need their ID card or passport only, and are recommended to fill in a form.
Delta variant to shake up Slovak summer. Football match in Budapest may have been a critical moment
The government is set to toughen up the conditions for entering the country even from EU member states. The decision will be made next week.
Pandemic situation improves, more districts lifting measures
The Health Ministry plans to stop registration for the Sputnik V vaccine in late June.
Slovaks plan summer holidays but they still fear travelling abroad
Most people are ready to travel to Croatia this summer (10 percent) but this share is still significantly less than before the pandemic.
Foreigners without Slovak public health insurance can now register for a Covid jab
On June 14 the ministry expanded the group of people entitled for vaccination.
Mass events, border crossing and vaccinated people. Several anti-pandemic rules change of Monday
When arriving to Slovakia from green-tier countries, it will be possible to show a negative test for Covid-19 from abroad.
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