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(source: Sme - Jozef Jakubčo)
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More people will be allowed to cultural events
The cabinet will also set new conditions for other mass events.
Culture facilities open as of Monday
Covid automat alert system remains switched off.
Initiatives call for reopening cultural facilities
Some politicians want theatres, cinemas and concert halls open for those fully vaccinated and recently recovered from Covid.
Night curfew ends on January 10, most measures to remain in place
National emergency to remain in place even after curfew ends.
Children should return to schools next Monday
Schools will follow the traffic light system, while voluntary self-testing of pupils will remain in place.
As Omicron wave approaches, Slovakia shrugs in resignation
Government seems to have given up or misunderstood - again.
Gastronomy facilities open for recovered and vaccinated people, lockdown to be reconsidered
They can still sell takeaway and provide delivery.
Prime minister lacks the power to push through Covid vaccine mandate in Slovakia
If the law is proposed to parliament, it would not gain enough support. There is another option.
News digest: Vaccine, test or proof of recovery required for work for one more month
Hotels and restaurants will remain open after January 10. Prepare for the first weekend of 2022. Read more in today's digest.
Not all medical workers will receive the bonus
Doctors and nurses had only three days to register. Moreover, the remuneration will be lower than presented.
The Czech Republic toughens up entry conditions for foreigners
The new rules came into force on December 27.
One year of the vaccine: Why Slovakia failed to get jabbed
Going through the pandemic in a world where everything is politics.
How Slovakia failed to vaccinate its population
Resistance to novelties, jabs used for politicking, and the spread of disinformation among the main reasons for the low vaccination rate.
Covid vaccination in Slovakia: What went wrong? (timeline)
Slovakia belongs among the least vaccinated populations in the EU.
Health Ministry gears up for Omicron, plans to establish emergency health facilities
The aim is to minimise Covid deaths during the expected abrupt increase of hospitalisations caused by Omicron.
People with contraindications to Covid vaccine fall under vaccinated/recovered regime
They need confirmation of contraindication and a negative test.
Travellers flying to Slovakia from high-risk countries need a negative PCR test before boarding
The Transport Ministry has set this condition for airlines flying from high-risk countries to Slovakia.
UPDATED: Restaurants should reopen on January 3 for the vaccinated and recovered
The economy minister wanted to open as soon as possible.
Registration for vaccination of children launched, first jabs given after New Year's
There are 22 centres around Slovakia that will administer the vaccine for this age group.
Arriving in Slovakia from the UK, Denmark or Norway? Register for a PCR test, ministry says
The test will be free for incomers from these countries.
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