State hospitals ready for omicron wave
The State Hospitals Association stated on Thursday that the omicron wave has not yet endangered the operation of state-run hospitals in Slovakia.
4. 2. 2022 | 14:34
Články / Topical Issue
OP+ access as of January 19
The Public Health Office reported on Monday about the new OP+ mode, set to come into effect as of January 19, Wednesday. It will be a prerequisite for access to selected establishments and operations. ...
18. 1. 2022 | 14:08
Several air lines to and from Kosice suspended
Two low-cost air carriers have suspended a number of lines connecting Kosice with other European cities due to the coronavirus omicron variant.
18. 1. 2022 | 14:06
Deadline for vaccination bonus delayed
On Thursday, Vice-premier and Finance Minister Igor Matovic (OLaNO) informed that the Finance Ministry had postponed the deadline for the registration of seniors aged 60+ for a vaccination bonus.
14. 1. 2022 | 14:16
Vaccination rate reaches 50 percent
More than 50 per cent of the population in Slovakia has been vaccinated with at least the first dose. Health Minister Vladimir Lengvarsky (an OLaNO nominee) stated this on Wednesday, adding that if we ...
23. 12. 2021 | 14:05
Study: Half of unvaccinated against COVID-19 don't have antibodies
More than half of the people who have not been vaccinated against coronavirus are not protected by antibodies, according to a study carried out among 4,000 people in several localities in Slovakia, epidemiologist ...
22. 12. 2021 | 14:58
Libraries, museums and galleries to reopen in OP mode, trains and long-distance buses to operate in OTP mode
Libraries, museums and galleries will be allowed to open in OP mode (vaccinated and those who have recovered from COVID-19), Health Minister Vladimir Lengvarsky announced following the Cabinet session ...
15. 12. 2021 | 15:04
Closure of schools supported by experts
The council of health experts fully supports the actions of regional public health authorities leading towards suspension of full-time teaching in schools, reads a joint statement they published on Thursday. ...
3. 12. 2021 | 13:00
Epidemiologist: "Lockdown does not work as long-term solution, vaccines are the only answer"
The Slovak government has recently introduced new restrictive measures, including a curfew. "You cannot combat highly infectious pathogens with basic tools as lockdowns," says epidemiologist Martin Pavelka ...
2. 12. 2021 | 14:48
Slovakia goes into full lockdown for two weeks
As of Thursday, a lockdown, curfew as well as a 90 day state of emergency started in Slovakia, the government decided in response to the situation concerning the COVID-19 pandemic.
24. 11. 2021 | 19:06
