Under the current measures, a negative COVID-19 disease test has to be demonstrated in several situations. Under the exceptions, proof of the disease being overcome may be provided not more than three months old. According to doctors, people turn to them again and ask for proof of the disease. The Ministry of Health warns that it is not necessary to contact a general physician. Evidence of a positive test is sufficient. The Slovak Medical Chamber referred to complaints from general doctors, whose patients are again requesting a certificate of overcoming COVID-19. The exception to the negative test is for those who have already experienced COVID-19. However, the condition is that they must have proof of overcoming not more than three months old. The Ministry of Health warns that it is not necessary for a certificate to be issued by a general practitioner. According to the current decree of the Office of Public Health of the Slovak Republic, the person can be proved by proof that her disease COVID-19 has been diagnosed within three months. The document may also take the form of an email or SMS about a positive test. However, it must contain a clear identification element of the test person which can be verified by the inspection body.
At the same time, even without a negative test, it is possible to go to the pharmacy, for example. To the extent necessary, there is an exemption for the provision of medicinal products and medical devices. It is also possible to travel to a healthcare facility for the purpose of urgent health care, preventive screening or planned care. The exception also applies to the path to perform the COVID-19 disease test. The Ministry of Health warns that the availability of healthcare is not conditional upon the conduct of a COVID-19 disease test. However, every citizen should be aware of their individual responsibility to comply with anti-epidemic measures. The Ministry of Health repeatedly warns that people with a positive test, at home, should be in contact with their general physician. The physician should also be consulted for a slight deterioration of his health to be able to initiate the necessary treatment in good time. This avoids complications and subsequent need for hospitalisation.