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Coronavirus in Slovakia: 2,573 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 57,600.Compiled by Spectator staff, 31. Oct 2020, at 10:19
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News digest: Health care staff still lacking, president asks for amends
Slovakia is preparing to launch the nationwide testing on Saturday morning, but the government admitted they still need hundreds of health care staff. Kotleba violates quarantine and hospitals in the north are full.Compiled by Spectator staff, 30. Oct 2020, at 16:20
Global media on testing: Slovak government tests COVID and patience of the nation
This kind of testing can't be implemented overnight, the media says.Compiled by Spectator staff, 30. Oct 2020, at 15:53
Testing is impossible to carry out as planned, president says
President Zuzana Čaputová asked the government to reconsider measures for people who do not get tested, many will not get a chance.Compiled by Spectator staff, 30. Oct 2020, at 12:16
Hospitals in the north are overwhelmed, Žilina worst off
Bojnice Hospital says they will not be able to treat patients who need surgical care if they reserve more beds for COVID patients.Compiled by Spectator staff, 30. Oct 2020, at 11:55
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News digest: Who will take the swabs?
The government offers hundreds of euros to health care staff for testing. Curfew ends on Saturday for some. Take a look at testing sites and more.Compiled by Spectator staff, 29. Oct 2020, at 18:30
Health care professionals still lacking ahead of Saturday's testing
Government avoids mobilisation for now, PM offers an extra bonus to health care professionals who can serve the whole weekend.Compiled by Spectator staff, 29. Oct 2020, at 18:22
Where to get tested in Bratislava
People interested in testing should follow the official websites and the Facebook page of their respective town or borough.Compiled by Spectator staff, 29. Oct 2020, at 11:40
People with negative tests can go to hairdresser or outdoor terraces
Those with a negative test result will have to follow rules introduced on October 15.Compiled by Spectator staff, 29. Oct 2020, at 11:39
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News digest: The Gale targets corruption, cabinet officially prolongs curfew
Slovakia learned about biggest corporate taxpayers, the president signed laws changing the minimum wage and 13th pensions. Read the latest news overview.Compiled by Spectator staff, 28. Oct 2020, at 18:17
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Afraid of testing? Minimise your risk of infection with these test day tips
Coughing is the most dangerous part of the testing process.Ján Krempaský, 28. Oct 2020, at 18:08
UPDATED Oct 30, 2020 at 17:15
The big testing: When and where to show up, and what if I don't want to? (FAQ)
Here is what we know about the practicalities of the nationwide testing so far. Testing also applies to foreigners and diplomats in Slovakia.Compiled by Spectator staff, 28. Oct 2020, at 15:30
UPDATED: 28. Oct 2020, at 18:28
Storm transforms into Gale. More judges and an influential businessman detained
The police raid related to corruption in Bratislava courts.Compiled by Spectator staff, 28. Oct 2020, at 11:24
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Two sisters documented pilot testing in Orava on Instagram. Thousands of people saw their videos
They say they inspired people who previously hesitated to go to the testing.Compiled by Spectator staff, 28. Oct 2020, at 11:19
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Curfew might end on November 15
The date has been approved by the central crisis staff.Compiled by Spectator staff, 28. Oct 2020, at 11:16
A step-by-step guide to nationwide testing
Bring your ID and mask.Compiled by Spectator staff, 28. Oct 2020, at 10:15
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News digest: Nationwide testing gained contours
The Defence Ministry reveals details on upcoming testing, removal of the STU rector was far from normal. Take a look at our latest news digest.Compiled by Spectator staff, 27. Oct 2020, at 17:50
Foreigners and diplomats expected to come to testing
Defence minister revealed the plan for the upcoming nationwide testing. President Čaputová calls for ensuring that health care is still provided.Compiled by Spectator staff, 27. Oct 2020, at 17:45
Senate voted STU rector down. Police called to the uni as well
The session of the Academic Senate proposed that Rector Fikar be dismissed.Zuzana Kovačič Hanzelová27. Oct 2020, at 11:50
Not enough healthcare workers for nationwide testing
The state may need to order that all available healthcare workers assist during nationwide testing.Compiled by Spectator staff, 27. Oct 2020, at 11:37
- 1. The big testing: When and where to show up, and what if I don't want to? (FAQ)
- 2. Testing is impossible to carry out as planned, president says
- 3. The big test is upon us. What are we to do?
- 4. Where to get tested in Bratislava
- 5. News digest: Health care staff still lacking, president asks for amends
- 6. Global media on testing: Slovak government tests COVID and patience of the nation
- 7. People with negative tests can go to hairdresser or outdoor terraces
- 8. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 2,573 new cases confirmed (graphs)
- 9. A step-by-step guide to nationwide testing
- 10. Shops will be closed on Sunday
- 1. The big testing: When and where to show up, and what if I don't want to? (FAQ)
- 2. Where to get tested in Bratislava
- 3. People with negative tests can go to hairdresser or outdoor terraces
- 4. A step-by-step guide to nationwide testing
- 5. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 2,573 new cases confirmed (graphs)
- 6. Testing is impossible to carry out as planned, president says
- 7. Curfew and closed schools. Slovakia goes into a mild lockdown this weekend
- 8. Foreigners and diplomats expected to come to testing
- 9. Curfew might end on November 15
- 10. The big test is upon us. What are we to do?
- 1. Curfew and closed schools. Slovakia goes into a mild lockdown this weekend
- 2. The big testing: When and where to show up, and what if I don't want to? (FAQ)
- 3. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 2,573 new cases confirmed (graphs)
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- 5. Nationwide testing confirmed for this weekend
- 6. Where to get tested in Bratislava
- 7. A step-by-step guide to nationwide testing
- 8. People with negative tests can go to hairdresser or outdoor terraces
- 9. Foreigners and diplomats expected to come to testing
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