The Government on Wednesday decided to extend the state of emergency in Slovakia by 45 more days in reaction to the coronavirus situation in the country, announced Justice Minister Mária Kolíková (For the People).
The state of emergency, which should have ended on November 14, will thus be in effect for 90 days from its initial declaration on October 1. The curfew will remain in effect until November 14. It doesn't apply to the period between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. or to people with a negative test result from countrywide testing and those with negative PCR tests. Kolíková confirmed that an amendment to the constitutional law is being prepared to enable the Government to take further coronavirus-related measures.
Basic rights and freedoms can be restricted to a necessary extent and for a necessary period during a state of emergency in line with the law. The Government can get more powers to reallocate resources and implement stricter measures but it does not automatically mean a return to a strict lockdown such as that imposed in spring.
The Government is allowed to declare a state of emergency if the lives and health of people and/or the environment are in danger.
