Coronavirus, page 2
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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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Covid impacts travelling abroad. This is what you should prepare for
The Slovak Spectator has picked some destinations for travelling and requirements incomers have to meet when entering them.
Fear of coronavirus fades as people focus on inflation and war
New poll shows that people who distrust the media think Slovakia should side with Russia.
Increase in positive Covid cases expected, but refugees from Ukraine are not to blame
The pandemic is still far from over, observers note.
Fewer anti-pandemic measures apply as of today, masks still obligatory
Opening hours are not limited anymore, capacity restrictions at mass events dropped.
Slovakia launches administration of the Novavax vaccine
Nearly 2,000 people have registered for the shot.
Nearly all restrictions will be dropped from mid-March
The only requirement that will remain in place concerns the wearing of masks and respirators.
Classrooms do not have to quarantine after a positive case anymore
Only Covid-positive pupils have to go into isolation.
Big easing of measures, but some restrictions remain in place
The measures will be lifted in two phases.
UPDATED: Booster dose opens way to vast benefits. These are Slovakia's measures against Omicron (Q & A)
The new OP+ regime grants benefits to people with three doses or a combination of vaccine and recovery from Covid. Rules should apply all through the wave, government promises.
First measures might be lifted in late February
Only the Basic entry regime is expected to stay in place.
Hygienists change some rules on borders and quarantine because of situation in Ukraine
Hotels and accommodation facilities can open for vaccinated, recovered and tested guests.
Shops open for everyone, recovered fall under OP+ regime
There will be several changes to the valid anti-pandemic measures as of February 15.
Slovakia might be back to normal in late March
The number of Covid infected people is on the rise, but the situation in hospitals seems to be stable, the health minister said.
Monoclonal antibodies not efficient enough to fight Omicron
Hospitals gradually stop using them.
Slovak-developed Omicron antibody is effective, scientists say
Experiments show neutralisation of Covid-19 variant.
Covid jabs abroad no longer a problem
People vaccinated in foreign country can now get further doses in Slovakia.
Mandatory testing of employees will end
It will stop after public health officials issue a respective ordinance.
Measures might be relaxed after the Omicron wave
The Health Ministry says the situation is still under control and the increase in new cases has been predicted.
Churches ask to cancel limits on worship
The unvaccinated can to stores but not to church, they argue.
Shorter isolation and new exception. Rules for entering Slovakia will change
They will come into force on February 4.
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