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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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People receiving the Covid vaccine jab will receive a bilingual certificate
The certificates will be available also to people who have been already vaccinated.
Data on people waiting for their vaccine jab revealed
The biggest interest in vaccination is in the Bratislava Region.
No quarantine required when travelling to Austria
New rules come into force on May 19.
Slovakia drops out of travelling agreement due to lack of uniform vaccination certificates
The Health Ministry said they are working on the vaccination passports.
Conditions for travelling to Czechia change again
Self-isolation will be required.
Heger: Lifting the national emergency is a victory for all
While national emergency ends, the emergency situation declared last March is still in place for now.
Anti-pandemic measures change again – some restaurants will be able to serve indoors
Rules will be decided based on regional criteria.
Respirators will not be obligatory in some districts. Cabinet approves new Covid alert system
Testing should remain in place only if situation deteriorates.
Age limit for Pfizer and Moderna vaccines reduced, Sputnik to be administered soon
Health Minister Vladimír Lengvarský expects to start using the Russian vaccine starting in June.
National emergency continues, but all schools will open next week
The epidemiological situation keeps improving, and only two districts will remain in the dark red tier starting May 17.
Denník N has rejected Russia’s demand to withdraw a story on Sputnik V
The Russian marketer of the vaccine threatened a lawsuit if demands were not met.
Slovakia suspends the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine. What does it mean? (Q&A)
People who have already received appointments will be given another vaccine.
AstraZeneca vaccination has been suspended
The Health Ministry promises to administer second shot to those waiting as planned.
The third pandemic wave might be milder
Hygienists plan to examine waste water, PCR tests should be combined with antigen ones.
People do not need to isolate when travelling to Czechia
At the same time, a ferry to Austria has restored its operation.
Most districts are in red and light red tiers. Look at the measures valid from May 10
Find out which rules apply when crossing borders, wearing masks and respirators, and going to schools.
Age limit for Pfizer and Moderna jabs down to 45 years
Vaccination appointments further allocated strictly according to age and diagnosis.
47-year old woman suffering from blood-clotting disorder dies post vaccination
Slovakia registers three deaths post vaccination against Covid-19.
Special shopping hours end, some isolation rules change
The country switches to the light red tier on national level from next Monday.
Registration form for Covid vaccine has new features
You can now also register for a vaccination if you are accompanying a person aged 70 or over.
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