What's the government response timeline for Slovakia?

First public address by a state institution, the Ministry of Health of the Slovak Republic, on 27 January 2020. Dedicated call centre for answering questions about coronavirus launched, along with a dedicated email address. Source: https://www.health.gov.sk/Clanok?premier-koronavirus-opatrenia

Government started to regularly inform the public about the developments concerning coronavirus, based on the Facebook account of the Cabinet of PM https://www.facebook.com/UradVladySR/ In addition to the regular updates by the Ministry of Health since 27 January 2020 https://www.health.gov.sk/Clanky?stranka=8 https://www.health.gov.sk/Clanky?stranka=8

The Crisis Management Team of the Slovak Republic recommended to all citizens not to participate in public events, avoid going to shopping centres and religious places, and forbade visits in hospitals, nursing homes and prisons. https://www.ta3.com/clanok/1177181/koronavirus-je-na-slovensku-pacient-sa-nenakazil-v-zahranici.html

Citizens returning from Italy, China, South Korea and Iran required to observe a 14-day quarantine at home. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-slovakia/slovakia-bans-public-events-quarantines-people-returning-from-coronavirus-affected-countries-idUSKBN20W2FT

Bratislava closes all schools https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22353481/coronavirus-many-schools-in-slovakia-have-been-closed.html https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-slovakia/slovakia-closes-schools-stops-international-travel-to-battle-coronavirus-idUSKBN20Z20R

Slovak government ordered a 14-day ban on all cultural, sporting and other events organized by public authorities to avoid the spread of coronavirus. Source: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-slovakia/slovakia-bans-public-events-quarantines-people-returning-from-coronavirus-affected-countries-idUSKBN20W2FT Ban on all public gatherings starting 10 March 2020. (AWood: Now link is broken as was not archived...) Source: https://www.teraz.sk/slovensko/premier-pre-samospravy-plati-zakaz/451107-clanok.html

Public gatherings are prohibited since 12 March 2020 when the Government of Slovakia declared a state of emergency. This measure was extended on 24 March 2020 until further notice. It is not clearly indicated what is the maximum number of people that can gather, but given that all public gatherings are forbidden it can be assumed that the correct value for this indicator is either 3G or 4G. Approaching this conservatively, the selected coding is 3G. http://www.uvzsr.sk/docs/info/covid19/Opatrenie_UVZSR_zakaz_hromadnych_podujati_od_24032020.pdf

State of emergency came into effect on 12 March 2020. Although the government/ crisis management team did not impose restrictions on people leaving their homes, the law on health and safety at work requires that employers take into account any risks to their employees' health, and allow work from home where appropriate. Most employers in both the public and private sector have thus asked their employees to work from home. The public information campaign has also emphasised the importance of staying home. Source (for the covid-19 implications of the law on health and safety at work): https://uzitocna.pravda.sk/ako-vybavit/clanok/545127-koronavirus-zamestnavatel-zamestnanec-a-praca-z-domu/

Press release of the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic: entertainment centres, aqua parks, ski centres, shopping centres are closed. Source: https://www.minv.sk/?tlacove-spravy=&sprava=ustredny-krizovy-stab-pritvrdil-opatrenia-v-boji-proti-sireniu-koronavirusu https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-slovakia/slovakia-closes-schools-stops-international-travel-to-battle-coronavirus-idUSKBN20Z20R https://www.inthesnow.com/slovakias-leading-ski-area-announces-14-day-shut-down/

Only citizens of Slovakia and persons with permanent and temporary residence in Slovakia are allowed to enter, and all are required to undergo 14-day quarantine. Borders closed to all other nationals, except for truck drivers ensuring maintenance of supply chains, diplomatic corps, medical staff and certain categories of short-term cross-border workers. Source: Ministry of Health of the Slovak Republic https://www.mzsr.sk/Clanok?koronavirus-opatrenia-mimoriadne https://www.mzsr.sk/Clanok?koronavirus-opatrenia-mimoriadne

Public transport operating on a reduced schedule starting from 14 March 2020. Source: press release of the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic https://www.minv.sk/?tlacove-spravy=&sprava=ustredny-krizovy-stab-pritvrdil-opatrenia-v-boji-proti-sireniu-koronavirusu

All schools are closed starting 16 March 2020 based on the decision of the Crisis Management Team of the Slovak Republic. Source: https://www.mzsr.sk/Clanok?koronavirus-opatrenia-mimoriadne

Press release of the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic: all schools including universities are closed starting 16 March 2020. Source: https://www.minv.sk/?tlacove-spravy&sprava=ustredny-krizovy-stab-pritvrdil-opatrenia-v-boji-proti-sireniu-koronavirusu

All educational activities have been moved to remote 'from home' online learning.

Recommendation for all inhabitants to minimise movement, stay at home unless absolutely necessary to go out and keep social distance. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-slovakia/slovakia-declares-state-of-emergency-over-coronavirus-orders-shop-closures-idUSKBN21214M

The government announced the possibility to defer mortgage and loan repayments by 1 to 9 months for sole proprietors, small and medium-sized companies medium-sized companies. In addition it also announced an automatic postponement of the deadline for filing a tax return until the end of the month following the end of the pandemic period. https://korona.gov.sk/pomoc-zamestnancom/

According to the Budapest Business Journal, the Prime Minister announced 1.5 billion Euros per month to refund 80% of salaries received by people employed in facilities that have been obliged to close. Compensation will also be offered to the self-employed and employees depending on the drop in revenues of the affected businesses. https://bbj.hu/region/slovak-govt-drafts-first-aid-economic-package-due-to-coronavirus_180667

Up to 9 months postponement of loan rates was introduced, applicable only to consumer credits, individual entrepreneurs and SME´s; https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-slovakia-loans/update-1-slovak-banks-agree-to-loan-deferrals-of-up-to-9-months-finance-minister-idUSL8N2BR3RW https://www.noerr.com/en/newsroom/news/regional-updates-moratorium-on-loans https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

Up to 9 months postponement of loan rates was introduced, applicable only to consumer credits, individual entrepreneurs and SME´s; https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-slovakia-loans/update-1-slovak-banks-agree-to-loan-deferrals-of-up-to-9-months-finance-minister-idUSL8N2BR3RW https://www.noerr.com/en/newsroom/news/regional-updates-moratorium-on-loans https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

The Government has also suspended the right of free gatherings, with the exception of people living in a single household. The measure is aimed at preventing visits during Easter in order to minimise the coronavirus spread. /web/20200427121510/ https://newsnow.tasr.sk/policy/slovak-government-restricts-free-movement-of-people-during-april-8-13/ /web/20200427122052/ https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-slovakia/slovakia-plans-to-restrict-movement-of-people-for-six-days-idUSL8N2BT0UH

To prevent increased movement of the population during the Easter holidays, restricted movement has been ordered from 8 April until 13 April; excluding movement for the purposes of work, shopping for essentials and medicines, visits to doctor, attendance of funerals and similar activities. /web/20200427121510/ https://newsnow.tasr.sk/policy/slovak-government-restricts-free-movement-of-people-during-april-8-13/

To prevent increased movement of the population during the Easter holidays, restricted movement has been ordered from 8 April until 13 April; excluding movement for the purposes of work, shopping for essentials and medicines, visits to doctor, attendance of funerals and similar activities. /web/20200427121510/ https://newsnow.tasr.sk/policy/slovak-government-restricts-free-movement-of-people-during-april-8-13/

Public gatherings, sporting events, and religious services remain prohibited and schools universities remain closed until further notice. /web/20200427115110/ https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/334516/slovakia-authorities-announce-plans-to-ease-covid-19-lockdown-measures-april-20-update-5 Public gatherings are prohibited since 12 March 2020 when the Government of Slovakia declared a state of emergency. This measure was extended on 24 March 2020 until further notice. It is not clearly indicated what is the maximum number of people that can gather, but given that all public gatherings are forbidden it can be assumed that the correct value for this indicator is either 3G or 4G. Approaching this conservatively, the selected coding is 3G. http://www.uvzsr.sk/docs/info/covid19/Opatrenie_UVZSR_zakaz_hromadnych_podujati_od_24032020.pdf

Recommendation for all inhabitants to minimise movement (especially over 65s), stay at home unless absolutely necessary to go out and keep social distance. Restriction of movement ban lifted. Mass gatherings still banned. /web/20200427122335/ https://dennikn.sk/1842513/vlada-schvalila-zakaz-vychadzania-cez-velku-noc-zakazala-aj-zhromazdovanie-ludi-ktori-neziju-v-jednej-domacnosti /web/20200427131353/ https://www.korona.gov.sk/en/adopted-measures/

Recommendation for all inhabitants to minimise movement, stay at home unless absolutely necessary to go out and keep social distance. Restriction of movement ban lifted. /web/20200427122335/ https://dennikn.sk/1842513/vlada-schvalila-zakaz-vychadzania-cez-velku-noc-zakazala-aj-zhromazdovanie-ludi-ktori-neziju-v-jednej-domacnosti

Public gatherings, sporting events, and religious services remain prohibited and schools universities remain closed until further notice. /web/20200427115110/ https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/334516/slovakia-authorities-announce-plans-to-ease-covid-19-lockdown-measures-april-20-update-5 http://www.uvzsr.sk/docs/info/covid19/Opatrenie_UVZSR_zakaz_hromadnych_podujati_od_24032020.pdf

As of 22 April 2020, Slovak government started to lift certain measures, such as opening of outdoor markets (under certain hygienic conditions such as keeping a minimum of 2m distance, one-way passage, wearing of masks), certain outdoor sports playgrounds, longterm accommodation facilitates, shops in shopping centres with separate entrances. Further lifting of restrictions is foreseen to happen in 2-week intervals, depending on the evolution of the epidemiological situation. Source: Official information website of the Slovak Government about the coronavirus Original: https://www.korona.gov.sk/ako-sa-budu-uvolnovat-opatrenia-uvodne-informacie/ Updated: https://korona.gov.sk/ako-sa-budu-uvolnovat-opatrenia-uvodne-informacie/

Outdoor sports grounds and some shops and services reopening as lockdown is eased slightly, include takeaway meals allowed. /web/20200427120850/ https://www.health.gov.sk/Clanok?Hlavna-sprava-COVID-19 /web/20200427131602/ https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-slovakia/slovakia-plans-to-reopen-small-shops-outdoor-sports-grounds-idUKKBN2222D5

Central Crisis Staff of the Slovak Republic and the ÚVZ SR recommends: citizens to restrict mobility outside their residence to the necessary extent. (This wording of recommendation is from an online translator) /web/20200427120850/ https://www.health.gov.sk/Clanok?Hlavna-sprava-COVID-19

According to the Public Health Office of the Slovak Republic, today there was an opening up of outdoor terraces of restaurants with social distancing, opening of hairdressers, barbers, cosmetics, pedicures or manicures, and of outdoor tourist attractions. http://www.uvzsr.sk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4262:covid-19-pristupujeme-knaliemu-otvaraniu-obchodov-ansluieb&catid=250:koronavirus-2019-ncov&Itemid=153

In general there is still a ban on public gatherings, with the exception of religious ceremonies which can now take place from today in compliance with anti-epidemic measures, according to the Public Health Office of the Slovak Republic. http://www.uvzsr.sk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4262:covid-19-pristupujeme-knaliemu-otvaraniu-obchodov-ansluieb&catid=250:koronavirus-2019-ncov&Itemid=153

Taxis are now allowed to run with a separate space between the driver and the customer, who is to sit in the back seat, according to the Public Health Office of the Slovak Republic. http://www.uvzsr.sk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4262:covid-19-pristupujeme-knaliemu-otvaraniu-obchodov-ansluieb&catid=250:koronavirus-2019-ncov&Itemid=153

According to the Slovakia government website people are still advised to stay at home and only leave home for limited purposes. https://korona.gov.sk/en/

From today, as part of phase 4 of easing of restrictions, it is now possible to use mass events (such as visits to the cinema, theater, etc.) is limited to a maximum of 100 people. This is shown on the government website: https://korona.gov.sk/ako-sa-budu-uvolnovat-opatrenia-uvodne-informacie/

From today kindergartens and primary schools were opened according to the UK government: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/slovakia/staying-during-coronavirus

According to Visit Bratislava, it seems like everything is open from today, so I think there are no longer any measures for workplace closing.: https://www.visitbratislava.com/covid19-news/

From 3 June, "it will be allowed to organize sports competition events . Spectators will also be able to take part in them, under clearly defined conditions. In the operations of theater, film, music and other art performances , the mandatory distance of 2 meters from each other will be abolished, it will be replaced by a checkerboard seat . The obligation for artists to have a certificate of a negative test for COVID-19 is also abolished." http://www.uvzsr.sk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4328%3Auvz-sr-pristupujeme-knaliemu-vyraznemu-uvoovaniu-opatreni&catid=250%3Akoronavirus-2019-ncov&Itemid=153#

Most travel to Slovakia is stilled restricted, but the movement of citizens between Slovakia and the Czech Republic, Austria and Hungary has been unrestricted since 5 June according to Visit Bratislava: https://www.visitbratislava.com/covid19-news/

Primary schools and kindergartens have been allowed to open since 1 June. Secondary schools are expected to reopen from 22 June

From 9 June 2020, daily interstate long-distance and regional train services will be resumed at all border crossings with the Czech Republic. From 9 June 2020, 48 trains will start running in long-distance transport and 45 trains a day in regional interstate transport. https://korona.gov.sk/prijate-opatrenia/

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"Entry of foreigners through the internal air border if flying from a country not listed as a „safe country“ is not allowed (flight departure from the country not listed as a „safe country“). Such flights are prohibited." - there are a number of exceptions such as diplomats, people in the freight sector, people with relatives in the slovak republic etc. Safe countries as of 18 June are: Republic of Bulgaria Republic of Cyprus Czech Republic Kingdom of Denmark Republic of Estonia Republic of Finland Hellenic Republic Republic of Croatia Republic of Iceland Principality of Liechtenstein Republic of Lithuania Republic of Latvia Hungary Republic of Malta Federal Republic of Germany Kingdom of Norway Republic of Austria Republic of Slovenia Swiss Confederation https://www.mzv.sk/documents/10182/4144190/Measure+of+the+Public+Health+Authority+of+the+Slovak+Republic+.pdf/8171217c-6a16-4491-afa7-9c57b7ebafcd

From 10 June, the maximum number of participants is changed to 500. http://www.uvzsr.sk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4328%3Auvz-sr-pristupujeme-knaliemu-vyraznemu-uvoovaniu-opatreni&catid=250%3Akoronavirus-2019-ncov&Itemid=153#

International travel is also being relaxed with airports in Bratislava and Košice resuming flights from mid-June, cross-border checks conducted only for the Slovakia-Poland border, and the compulsory two-week quarantine for Slovaks arriving from 19 (European) countries lifted on June 10. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

The limited number of new cases allowed for a subsequent acceleration of reopening plans, with most containment measures now lifted and the national emergency ending on June 13. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://kafkadesk.org/2020/06/10/slovakia-eases-more-coronavirus-restrictions/

From 20 June 2020, the second stage of primary schools and secondary schools will open. Pupils and students will not have to wear a veil as part of the educational process. It is also possible to open kindergartens on a voluntary basis after fulfilling certain conditions. https://korona.gov.sk/zariadenia-pre-deti-a-mladez-ktore-sa-mozu-1-6-2020-otvorit/

From 20 June, subject to hygienic conditions, the following are permitted: perform services, first Holy Communion, the sacrament of confirmation, church wedding ceremony, and civil wedding ceremony. https://korona.gov.sk/prijate-opatrenia/

With effect from 20 June 2020 (06:00), persons arriving in Slovakia from 25 health-safe countries can enjoy unrestricted crossing of borders. Persons arriving in Slovakia from countries other than health-safe countries continue to be required to prove themselves by a 96-hour-old negative test for COVID-19. https://korona.gov.sk/karantenne-opatrenia/

The government extended the list of less risky countries on 6 July, while removed Bulgaria and Montenegro from the list. https://korona.gov.sk/karantenne-opatrenia/

Policies on mass and sports events seem to have been relaxed on Jul 1 and they are now allowed if the event meets certain hygienic criteria. "Regulation valid from: 1 July 2020, 0:00 Validity of the Regulation until: until further notice Updated July 6, 2020 The following obligations must be observed when organizing mass and sporting events : entry and stay at the place of the mass event should be allowed only with the covered upper respiratory tract (for example, a veil, a scarf, a scarf), perform frequent disinfection of areas , especially contact surfaces (handles, floors and objects), sanitary facilities must be equipped with liquid soap and paper towels" and others hygienic requirements. https://korona.gov.sk/platne-hygienicke-opatrenia/

Gatherings of more than 1000 people are allowed if certain hygienic conditions are met. "Regulation valid from: 7 July 2020, 0:00 Validity of the Regulation until: until further notice ensure that the audience sits only in every second row, the occupancy of the capacity of the seating area may not exceed 50%. For mass events with more than 1000 people, if the organizer is able to ensure the division of the event space into sectors , the organizer is obliged (if he is able) to ensure and comply with the following:" https://korona.gov.sk/platne-hygienicke-opatrenia/

"Anyone with symptoms or suspicions of the disease can request an examination in the form of an electronic form. Thank you for acting responsibly." https://korona.gov.sk/poziadat-o-vysetrenie-na-covid-19/

"Crossing without restrictions applies to people arriving from safe countries . As of July 20 (Monday) , the following countries are health safe : Australia Belgium cypress Czechia China Denmark Estonia Faroe Islands Finland France Greece Croatia Netherlands Republic of Ireland Iceland Japan Republic of Korea Lichtenstein Lithuania Latvia Hungary Malta Monaco Germany Norway New Zealand Poland Austria Slovenia Spain Switzerland Italy United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland In addition to bus transport, air transport will be resumed to these safe countries . However, negative tests for COVID-19 are required at most airports. However, it is recommended to monitor restrictions in these countries. Bulgaria and Montenegro have been removed from the list , which are again not considered safe. warning Persons arriving in Slovakia who have visited a country not on the list of less risky countries within 14 days prior to arrival must immediately move to home isolation, report their return to Slovakia to the regional public health office and take the earliest test within 5 days of arrival. COVID19 disease. If you come from countries other than less risky countries and an examination for the presence of COVID-19 is indicated to you by a doctor or the Regional Office of Public Health, the COVID-19 test is performed free of charge." https://korona.gov.sk/prijate-opatrenia/

Secondary schools and universities are not due back until September. https://sk.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://archive.fo/ebV6V

As of June 15, nearly all businesses are now open subject to health and sanitation requirements. https://sk.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/slovakia/coronavirus

As of now, sports competitions and events are allowed in the country with a cap of 1,000 people until the end of the year. http://www.uvzsr.sk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4328:uvz-sr-pristupujeme-knaliemu-vyraznemu-uvoovaniu-opatreni&catid=250:koronavirus-2019-ncov&Itemid=153

As of now, sports competitions and events are allowed in the country with a cap of 1,000 people until the end of the year. http://www.uvzsr.sk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4328:uvz-sr-pristupujeme-knaliemu-vyraznemu-uvoovaniu-opatreni&catid=250:koronavirus-2019-ncov&Itemid=153

Local public transport is running normally in Slovakia, but face masks are required. There is not an exact policy change occurring on this day, however, I didn't find the exact date in which public transport went back to normal operations in the country. https://sk.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

Most shops, restaurants, services, nightclubs, schools and tourism and leisure facilities have reopened, but with social distancing and hygiene measures in place. Local public transport is running as normal, but face masks are required. Wearing face masks outside is no longer required but it remains compulsory in most indoor situations (such as on public transport, and in shops, cinemas and theatres). Large events may now take place

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As of 4 August, those entering Slovakia must complete a registration form and present negative COVID-19 test not older than 96 hours upon arrival to the Slovak border police, or the nearest Regional Office of Public Health. Moreover, the travelers must stay in home isolation for minimum 5 days until a new COVID-19 test is taken. In case of arrival at Vienna International Airport, the negative COVID-19 test must not be older than 72 hours. https://sk.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

The policy reported on 29 March seems to remain in place in the country. https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/slovakia-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html

The policy reported on 3 April seems to remain in place in the country. https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/slovakia-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html

The Public Health Office of the Slovak Republic has a detailed page including recommendations about the COVID-19 pandemic. http://archive.fo/IqLTb

No major policy changes found on contact tracing policy

Public events permitted under the condition that social distancing and hygiene requirements are followed. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/slovakia/coronavirus

Public and sporting events are permitted with a cap of 1,000 people until the end of 2020. http://www.uvzsr.sk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4328:uvz-sr-pristupujeme-knaliemu-vyraznemu-uvoovaniu-opatreni&catid=250:koronavirus-2019-ncov&Itemid=153

International arrivals from any country categorised as 'low risk' by the Slovakian Ministry of Foreign Affairs may enter without quarantine. Those who have spent any of the past 14 days in a country not classified as 'low risk' must self-isolate upon arrival until a negative test is presented. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/slovakia/entry-requirements

In addition to income support measures introduced 29 March, the Slovak Government has extended support to individuals without income ('First Aid') until at least the end of September, enhanced unemployment and sickness benefits as well as rental subsidies.

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All businesses can open but are subject to sanitation and hygiene restrictions. https://korona.gov.sk/en/an-overview-of-all-the-applicable-measures-adopted-in-connection-with-covid-19/

"All persons, natural persons/entrepreneurs and legal entities may organize mass gatherings and sporting, cultural and other events for up to 500 people. In case of inspection, the organizer of such gathering is obliged to present to the Regional Public Health Authority of the Slovak Republic the measures taken to comply with the maximum allowed capacity (number of participants). The organizer must clearly earmark the venue for the event and provide for controlled entry/exit from the venue." https://korona.gov.sk/en/an-overview-of-all-the-applicable-measures-adopted-in-connection-with-covid-19/

"All persons, natural persons/entrepreneurs and legal entities may organize mass gatherings and sporting, cultural and other events for up to 500 people. In case of inspection, the organizer of such gathering is obliged to present to the Regional Public Health Authority of the Slovak Republic the measures taken to comply with the maximum allowed capacity (number of participants). The organizer must clearly earmark the venue for the event and provide for controlled entry/exit from the venue." https://korona.gov.sk/en/an-overview-of-all-the-applicable-measures-adopted-in-connection-with-covid-19/

Public transport is open, as long as individuals wear face masks and follow hygiene restrictions. https://korona.gov.sk/en/an-overview-of-all-the-applicable-measures-adopted-in-connection-with-covid-19/

Shops, businesses, events, gatherings can now open or take place. Individuals are subject to social distancing and hygiene restrictions. https://korona.gov.sk/en/an-overview-of-all-the-applicable-measures-adopted-in-connection-with-covid-19/

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There are restrictions on entering from "High risk countries" https://www.mzv.sk/web/en/covid-19

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Anyone with symptoms can be tested https://korona.gov.sk/poziadat-o-vysetrenie-na-covid-19/

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