Coronavirus, page 13
(source: Sme - Jozef Jakubčo)
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Seven in ten people do not trust the government. Vaccination suffers, too
A significant decline in the confidence and popularity of the current government can have a significantly negative impact on the overall vaccination of the population.
Slovakia is gradually turning green. More districts will be in the best possible tier
A million people have been vaccinated.
Strict Slovak-Austrian border controls scrapped
Jarovce-Kittsee border crossing is back to non-stop operation.
Determined and unconcerned about travelling abroad. Who are the people interested in the Russian vaccine?
Sputnik V rollout launched in Slovakia on Monday. This is how the first day looked.
News digest: Slovakia's first Sputnik recipients have received their first shots
Vaccination with Pfizer vax now open to teenagers. Slovakia most likely to recognise Sputnik V in foreigners. Agriculture minister changed his mind about resignation.
Most parents do not want to vaccinate children against Covid
After the vaccination of this age group is launched in Slovakia, the agreement of a parent will be required.
Austrian travel form requires information most people do not have
The ministry did not say how the problem will be handled.
MPs okayed record-high budget deficit. Critics expect future tax hike
Total increase in expenditures not necessary, economists say.
Two districts will enjoy the most freedom since the lockdown
Some people have registered for the Sputnik V jab, but it is unclear what will happen to the doses that are not used.
Slovakia sent wrong data to a European agency
As a result, the country is still considered to be red. The problem should be corrected next Monday.
Registration for Russian vaccine launched
The very first person expected to receive Sputnik V on June 7.
Czech Republic, Hungary, and Austria will recognise Slovak vaccination certificates
Austria will only accept certificates on vaccines registered by the EMA and WHO.
Vaccinated people would prefer milder measures
The recent poll also show stagnating willingness to get inoculated.
More restrictions lifted in Bratislava
The strictest pandemic measures will be applied in three districts only.
Rules for travelling to change ahead of the summer season
The cabinet approved the traffic light system for travelling that will divide the countries into tiers.
Respirators also recommended for public transport in districts with better situation
Hygienists consider respirators a better option, especially if vehicles are used by people from districts in a worse Covid situation.
It is no longer possible to cancel vaccination appointment before the second shot
Still, there are ways to change the vaccination appointments if necessary.
Third Covid-19 wave inevitable but should be milder, say scientists
Vaccinating as many people as possible is crucial, but AstraZeneca rejection raises more questions.
Situation keeps improving, two districts placed in yellow tier
There should be some changes to the alert tier system again.
Everybody can now receive the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines
The ministry has scrapped the age limits entirely.
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