Given the favourable epidemiological situation, the fourth release phase has been launched since Wednesday 20 May. Business centers, cinemas, theatres or mass events will be opened up to 100 people. At the same time, it will not be mandatory to wear a drapes in the exterior at distances between people over five meters. From 1 June, children will be able to return to kindergartens and schools in grades 1 to 5. Prime Minister Igor Matovich informed about this today.
"Our shared responsibility for the last two weeks has brought us this greatest release," said Prime Minister Matovich. We have very good results and we have to protect them, he added.
Shopping centers are open from Wednesday, no children's corner. They will have to follow two - foot - long distances between humans. The maximum number of people in shopping centres shall be calculated on the basis of the area. One customer has 15 square meters instead of 25 square meters.
The cinemas and theatres and other mass events will also be opened up to 100 people. Tourists will also reach the interior of tourist attractions, in addition to zoological and botanical gardens.
Outdoor sports facilities will be opened for all kinds of sports, not only for contactless sports, but also without dressing rooms and audiences. The operation of indoor swimming pools and sports facilities is also launched, but only for sports clubs.
Public dining will also be possible in interiors under the same conditions as eating on outdoor terraces (tables 2 meters apart, table two persons, or parents with children). Opening hours are extended until 22.
Since Thursday there is also a change at the border. If anyone with permanent or temporary residence in Slovakia travels to the following countries, Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Slovenia, Germany and Switzerland and returns within 24 hours, he may not go into quarantine or need a negative test for COvid-19.
From 1 June the founders will be able to open all kindergartens and 1st to 5th grade primary schools. A visit to the school will be voluntary. Schools will operate under a limited regime, with a maximum of 15 children in kindergartens, up to 20 pupils in primary schools in the class.