COVID-19 vaccination, page 3

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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.

PM Eduard Heger was vaccinated in Bratislava during the first weekend of May. He received the AstraZeneca vaccine.

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.

New ‘green pass’ requirements will likely carry more bark than bite

Employers can finally demand immunisation or tests from employees.

Hygienists and police control epidemic measures in Trenčín.

More freedom for the vaccinated welcomed, workplace rules fall short

The measures accepted by the coalition are very weak, an infectologist claims.

Several medical workers presented a call on people to get vaccinated on November 8.

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.

People receive a jab in a shopping centre in Banská Bystrica, November 6, 2021.

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.

Lottery for the vaccinated airs on the public-service RTVS.

Lottery worth €27 million did not help. It should have persuaded the elderly but lured the youth

After three months of lottery, Slovakia is the third worst country with a low vaccination rate in the EU and interest keeps decreasing.

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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.

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Conspiracy theories impact the decision to get vaccinated

More than 60 percent of people in Slovakia believe in at least one conspiracy theory.

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Slovakia does not recognise US certificate of vaccination, though Czechia does

About 3,000 people awaiting the recognition of Covid vaccination confirmation.

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“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.

Booster shots should be available next week

People with immunity problems and at-risk groups will be given preference.

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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.

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.

Vladimír Krčméry was first to receive the Covid vaccine in Slovakia

Face of vaccination campaign hides from radical antivaxxers abroad

Slovakia’s chief hygienist receives threats everyday. Vaccination teams have been attacked as well.

Pharmacists ready for vaccination but there is no legislation

The health minister said chemists could soon help with vaccination against Covid-19.

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Covid booster shot will be available in Slovakia from Monday

Measuring of immune response absent from Slovakia's strategy, expert said.

The pilot project of in-field vaccination of pupils was launched in the village of Kecerovce.

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.

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