Coronavirus, page 7
(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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Schools remain open, rules for after-school activities remain unclear
Schoolchildren are required to wear masks during classes again.
Travels abroad possible despite lockdown
Still, people have to carefully check the entry conditions for their final destination, as well as Slovakia.
Slovakia enters all-out lockdown
Schools remain open, most shops close, home office recommended.
Willingness to get vaccinated increases with higher salary, poll shows
Unqualified workers tend to be the least supportive of the Covid vaccine according to the poll.
UPDATED: Coalition agrees on lockdown, but details are not clear for now
The details should be presented on Wednesday, after the cabinet session.
Bratislava Christmas markets cancelled due to pandemic situation
Sellers would not make any profits under the currently-set conditions.
Governmental plan for testing in companies failed, nationwide lockdown proposed
Hygienists did not launch the OTP regime at workplaces on Monday as promised.
Prime minister: We are discussing a vaccine mandate in Slovakia
The statements come on the heels of the announced vaccine mandate in the neighbouring Austria the day before.
Travelling to Austria limited during lockdown
Slovakia's neighbour announces nationwide lockdown, halts tourism as of Monday.
Can I go to the hairdresser or shopping if I'm not vaccinated? (Q&A about new rules)
The Slovak Spectator addressed some practical questions related to the new anti-pandemic measures, dubbed the lockdown for the unvaccinated, that come into force on November 22.
PM Heger: Cabinet approved lockdown for the unvaccinated
But some restrictions will apply to the vaccinated in the districts with the worst pandemic situation as well.
Slovakia does not have brave enough politicians to prevent dozens of deaths every day
The country is headed into a humanitarian crisis, says an expert advising the government.
More Covid restrictions proposed, affecting mostly the unvaccinated
If approved, a negative test result will not be enough to enter non-essential shops.
Planning a trip by plane? Check the entry conditions carefully
The Bratislava airport prevented around 80 passengers from boarding in October because they lacked the necessary documents.
New ‘green pass’ requirements will likely carry more bark than bite
Employers can finally demand immunisation or tests from employees.
Employers can demand Green Passes, so can restaurants
Tighter anti-pandemic measures get a green light in parliament.
Employers will be able to check their staff's Covid passes
The changes still need to be approved by the parliament.
More freedom for the vaccinated welcomed, workplace rules fall short
The measures accepted by the coalition are very weak, an infectologist claims.
Coalition agrees on more benefits for the vaccinated and those who have recovered from Covid
More details to be presented after the cabinet session.
Number of patients is rising, but there are not many of us. Medical staff calls on people to get vaccinated
As many as 1,300 doctors, nurses and other medical workers signed an open letter.
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