Representatives of Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland again addressed the issue of the new coronavirus pandemic. In virtual form, another working meeting COVID-19 information V4 center was held. Delegations were informed of the measures in force to prevent the spread of the disease. The countries also addressed vaccination strategies.
At the beginning of the videoconference, representatives of the Visegrad Four countries were informed of the new measures taken. The Czech side talked about restrictions on the collection and functioning of schools. Hungary presented valid restrictions of movement ( curfew between 20:00 and 05:00) extended until 11.01.021. The Slovak side presented the possibility of attendance lessons with negative test. We have also mentioned the possibility of using antigen tests for pendlers within the V4 countries. Poles did not present significant changes. They mentioned the strict regime applicable to trades and restrictions on meetings in households.
In the second part of the videoconference, delegations discussed vaccines. The Czech side reported on the approval of the vaccination strategy. Hungary addressed vaccination logistics. The priority groups will be health professionals, social services workers and seniors over 60 and others. Our representatives informed about the priority groups that will be vaccinated in the first phase. They presented to colleagues the objectives of vaccination and the planned development of vaccination centres. This was also addressed by colleagues from other countries. The Slovak delegation asked its partners a number of questions about vaccination. They agreed on their written answer. Representatives of several departments from countries V4 also addressed applications. They finally agreed on a deadline for the next regular sitting.