The wave of the omicron variant in the country is gradually getting stronger, with coronavirus infections already tripling in 14 districts. On Wednesday, January 26, Slovakia recorded 14,252 positive PCR tests. Health Minister Vladimir Lengvarsky (an OLaNO nominee) assured on Wednesday, that the pandemic situation in connection with the omicron variant is being closely monitored. According to him, the variant has already started to prevail in the country. "So far, there is no onslaught on hospitals, but we're preparing for pressure in testing and for the preparation of triage tents," said the minister. According to Health Analyses Institute head Matej Misik, the number of patients admitted to hospitals or people needing lung ventilation is still declining. According to him, however, the number of ambulance trips is growing, with the highest increase seen in Presov region.
Source: TASR
