The epidemiological situation is serious. We offer practical information before Christmas holidays, which will be a difficult test for Slovak health care how to cope with this difficult period together.
R-O-R is a known but very important motto of measures that are an alpha and omega in the restriction of coronavirus spread, and this is also true during the holiday period. The wearing of a drape, sufficient distance and thorough hand hygiene, is a basic alphabet for protecting the health and well-being of their loved ones. stated Minister of Health of the SR Marek Krajčí.
The Ministry of Health, in connection with the upcoming holidays, warns that mobile sampling points for free antigen testing are not in operation. The nearest option for free testing is on the next working day at any of the sampling points on the list published and regularly updated on the website of the Ministry of Health. https://www.health.gov.sk/?ag-mom
People can continue to be tested through RT-PCR tests. You can order via electronic form here: https://www.old.korona.gov.sk/coid-19-patent-form.phpHowever, we ask, since the capacity is maximised so that on holiday days these sampling points will serve exclusively for people to test when they return from a risky country and for symptom patients.
24.12. they work: in Košice, Michalovce, Prešov, Poprad and Trencin.26.12. they work: in Banská Bystrica, Dolný Kubín, Levice, Nitra, Nové Zámky, Prešov, Skalica, Trenčín, Kráľovský Chlmec, Žilina and in Žiar nad Hronom.
I beg all people to be responsible. Let's just spend time with the closest family and spend time at home. It's important. We will limit the virus's spread. At the same time, I wish all doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals a lot of energy and patience in their hard work. As Minister of Health, I am extremely proud of all of you, and I am convinced that thanks to you, we can do this together. Thank you for your sacrificial work, said Head of Marek Krajčí.

Recommendations of the Council of Experts for a safe Christmas:1. Let's stay home. If we can take a vacation. 2. Let's shop smart and targeted. If you can use the Internet. 3. Let's travel at least. Mass transportation or cable car may not be safe. 4. Let's get some rest. Let's take care of the family and the closest ones. 5. Let's meet safely, best online. 6. Let's sing Christmas carols at home. 7. Let's take part in the services virtually. 8. Let us show love for our neighbor by being responsible and not infecting him. 9. Let's go sports safely. In fresh air, alone or in society closest. 10. Let's celebrate New Year's Eve at home. Let's put the other parties away for the summer.