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(source: Sme - Jozef Jakubčo)
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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More than half of unvaccinated people do not have antibodies against Covid
Antibodies are only part of the protection against the disease.
Support for mandatory vaccination increased slightly in December
A majority of people think that the state is insufficient in ensuring the public follows the epidemic measures.
Scientists and doctors provide seven steps to enjoy a safe Christmas
Testing is recommended for vaccinated and recovered people too.
Fewer people in hospitals, restaurants and cafés won't open
The government will reconsider the valid rules only after the New Year, Omicron may complicate matters.
Pandemic Christmas in Slovakia: Hotels reopen, family visits allowed (Q&A)
Here is what you need to know about the measures coming into force on Christmas Day.
Slovak children's education falls victim to the unvaccinated
Even as the Slovak central government was directing schools to stay open until December 13, local authorities were busy closing them anyway. But at what cost to children’s health and wellbeing?
Curfew will be valid at night; family gatherings allowed
Restaurants remain closed.
Booster shot can be administered sooner
People will no longer have to wait six months after receiving the second vaccine shot.
State will assist small businesses that need to be closed
They should receive financial assistance for the period they were forced to close.
Slovakia’s half-hearted lockdown continues as Delta appears to recede
The vaccinated can now do more, but they can’t go to school.
State takes responsibility for side effects of Covid vaccines
The law is retroactive.
Third wave passes peak but Omicron still ahead
The number of the infected may start to rise again in January.
First Omicron cases confirmed in Slovakia
All three infected people came from risky countries.
UPDATED: Vaccinated and recovered can go Christmas shopping and skiing, and also visit their families (Q&A)
The Slovak Spectator addressed some practical questions about the measures coming into force before Christmas, mostly concerning those vaccinated and recently recovered from Covid.
Parliament approves financial reward for vaccinated seniors. Are you entitled?
Seniors who were vaccinated in the first half of 2021 and do not plan to get a booster are out of the scheme.
State quarantine interferes with personal freedom, the court decided
The Constitutional Court did not accept the complaints of the ombudswoman concerning the bill for state quarantine.
Christmas with curfew, family visits will not be an exception
Stricter measures will come back if hospitalisations reach a critical level.
Coalition agrees on 300-euro bonuses as vax motivation
Last attempt for positive motivation, says Matovič. Health Ministry will look into vaccine mandate possibility.
Anti-Covid measures for Christmas announced in Slovakia
Lockdown continues in another form, shops will open, schools will close earlier than expected.
Booster or bust: Foreigners still face vaccine barriers in Slovakia
How to have your Covid vaccine doses received abroad recognised in Slovakia.
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