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Health Ministry proposes national emergency for some regions. Final version of measures unknown
Some politicians have already voiced they will not agree with measures proposed by experts.
Third wave gaining momentum. Half of Slovakia will be in the black tier
Bratislava should prepare for stricter measures, too.
United States opens its borders to foreigners, but only the vaccinated
New rules come into force on November 8.
Travel to black and dark-red districts only if necessary, experts recommend before holiday
The shops will be closed on the first of November.
Number of black-tier districts doubles, but national emergency will not be declared
The districts in the black tier of the Covid automat follow the strictest anti-pandemic measures.
Third doses administered in Slovakia but not for everyone at the moment
Six months must pass from the administration of the second dose, people with immunity problems an exception.
Conspiracy theories impact the decision to get vaccinated
More than 60 percent of people in Slovakia believe in at least one conspiracy theory.
Applause for frontline workers replaced with salary freeze
Regional hygienists, nursing homes employees, teachers and soldiers will all be affected.
Slovakia does not recognise US certificate of vaccination, though Czechia does
About 3,000 people awaiting the recognition of Covid vaccination confirmation.
No antibodies study on unvaccinated people. Scientists lack money
The study could help predict the course of the pandemic or set restrictions in districts according to regional hygienists.
“We all have a common enemy.” Ministry launches new vaccination campaign
Apart from the new campaign, the Health Ministry continues in its informational activities to boost the vaccination rate.
News digest: First districts will switch to black-tier
Inflation is highest since November 2011. Slovak MFA plans to look into network of Slovak embassies and consulates, scrapping of some possible.
Situation in some districts alarming, but no black districts yet
Several factors are impacting the decision of hygienists to switch the district to a worse tier.
The virus: are we there yet?
Most analysts have abandoned their most optimistic scenarios for the Delta variant in Slovakia.
Self-isolation for incomers will be shortened
Rules for entering Slovakia from abroad are changing again.
How Covid-19 helped Slovak scientists unite
Scientists hope that the Science Helps initiative will continue after the pandemic.
Pandemic situation in northern Slovakia raises alarm
The majority of positive cases are reported among young people.
Booster shots should be available next week
People with immunity problems and at-risk groups will be given preference.
Police will protect healthcare workers against anti-vaxxers
Verbal and physical attacks are aimed against their family members, too.
Pregnant and breastfeeding women face obstacles in obtaining Covid vaccine
Some vaccination centres require approval from the person's doctor.
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