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Zoom University: The pandemic stripped studying abroad of many of its lures and benefits
Slovak students share their experiences of studying at universities abroad during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Situation improves, but curfew remains in place for now
Only two districts will remain in the dark red tier next week.
News digest: Vaccination now available two weeks after surviving Covid
Heger cabinet gains parliament's approval. Ministry plans to involve general practitioners in Covid vaccination programme. President bestows award on members of armed forces.
General practitioners will be able to vaccinate their patients against Covid. Some will start in May
The Health Ministry is addressing fears that the vaccination rate will be lower than needed to stop the virus from spreading.
What is the point of the current vaccination registration system?
Know-how acquired by people working with excluded Roma communities could help to get the rest of the country immunised quicker.
Mass testing was an expensive undertaking, Slovakia spent hundreds of millions on it
The money could have built 12 hospitals.
Ministry cancels vaccination appointments for teenagers prioritised over seniors
The Health Ministry made a decision shortly after Igor Matovič published a critical Facebook status.
Curfew rules will change. Most restrictions will be kept only in districts in a bad situation
Changes come into force on Monday, May 3.
The system for picking a vaccination centre will change
The situation in Slovakia keeps improving; more districts will open all schools next week.
Gargling tests can be used for mass events. How do they work?
LAMP tests take samples through gargling or saliva instead of a nasal swab, which is uncomfortable for many.
Vaccination registration for anyone older than 16 will open on Thursday
Russians ask for samples of Sputnik V vaccines for testing.
Twice as many people in Slovakia willing to get vaccinated
People willing to get Russian vaccine is the highest of all 10 surveyed countries.
Cabinet prolonged national emergency again
It was extended by another 30 days.
Curfew might end this week
The cabinet should decide on prolonging the national emergency, but some coalition members reject the idea.
Will the agreement on Sputnik V be published? Producer has no objections
The Health Ministry will wait for the official statement of the Russian side.
Conditions for crossing borders change again, several exceptions from quarantine added
Conditions for cross-border commuters who have permanent or temporary residence in Slovakia and work in a neighbouring state will not change.
People accompanying seniors to vaccination should be vaccinated at the same time
The ministry wants to motivate people to get vaccinated.
Negative test will be required for restaurant terraces
The Public Health Authority has issued rules for restaurants and fitness centres ahead of another opening on Monday.
News digest: Mass testing may be over before the summer
A pile of rubbish at Bratislava’s Orthodox Jewish cemetery obscured precious gravestones.
Validity of Covid recovery confirmation extended
Cabinet removes discrepancy with conditions presented by hygienists.
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