Coronavirus, page 9
(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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Several hospitals had to limit planned surgeries. Situation in Žilina is critical
The hospital in Žilina even summoned a crisis staff to discuss potential solutions.
Bratislava reached a vaccination milestone. So why it is not green on the Covid map?
The worst colour Bratislava can be classified as in the Covid automat warning alert system is red.
Slovakia starts honouring Covid victims. Don’t expect plague columns
Slovak towns and regions have opted for linden trees.
Masks no longer compulsory for younger pupils
Hygienists still recommend them as a preventative measure against Covid and the flu.
Face of vaccination campaign hides from radical antivaxxers abroad
Slovakia’s chief hygienist receives threats everyday. Vaccination teams have been attacked as well.
Curfew should apply in dark-red and black districts, but not without national emergency
PM Heger said Slovakia will not see another national emergency until the end of 2021.
Green pass is not enough. Some people will need to take a test when going to hospitals
The Sme daily sums up conditions for hospitalisations, hospital visits and treatment.
Inhabitants of Bratislava should not see curfew or ban on travelling. Capital reaches vaccination milestone
In the current regional Covid automat system, Bratislava should not be worse than the red tier.
Caseload on the rise, but recent papal visit did not have much of an impact
The virus is spreading mostly in schools. Many districts are forced to adopt stricter measures.
Pharmacists ready for vaccination but there is no legislation
The health minister said chemists could soon help with vaccination against Covid-19.
Unvaccinated people face extensive restrictions in several districts
Only four districts will enjoy less strict rules from Monday.
Slovakia braces for third Covid wave as Health Ministry warns of infection peak in October
Pope visit not expected to have had major impact on epidemic.
Most of the imported Covid cases were brought from Croatia in summer
Covid still prevailed in the young age groups.
Covid booster shot will be available in Slovakia from Monday
Measuring of immune response absent from Slovakia's strategy, expert said.
Slovakia has one of the quickest caseload increases in the world
Most districts will follow stricter pandemic measures from next Monday.
Self-isolation will be shorter
The new rules come into force next Monday.
New school year starts, schools reporting delays in rapid test delivery
Schools should remain open if the epidemic situation significantly deteriorates.
Someone faints, everyone else leaves. Roma are often scared of vaccination
The Covid vaccination uptake in marginalised communities is far below the national average, provoking concerns ahead of Delta wave.
Coronavirus not behind most deaths in July
The number of deaths recorded in July fell below the five-year average for the first time in 13 months.
Unvaccinated cross-border commuters will not have to self-isolate from September
They will still have to show a negative test and register, though.
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