Since the epidemiological situation with us and surrounding countries is relatively favourable, the Central Crisis Headquarters of the Slovak Republic decided that the so-called Pendleri within 30 km of the border will not need negative tests for COvid-19 when crossing the border. They will also be able to cross borders with their children and underage family members. Ján Mikas informed about this today.At the same time, health workers and caregivers working in the Czech Republic - South Moravia, Zlínský, Moravian-Silesian, Olomouck region, as well as in Austria - in the Länder of Vienna, Lower Austria and Burgenland, will receive an exception from the state quarantine. These are people who are permanently or temporarily resident in Slovakia and hold a certificate from the employer. At the same time they will need a negative test for COVID-19 not older than 96 hours. This measure is to apply from 1 May.In the case of the pendlers, we are very pleased that the epidemiological situation, whether in the Czech Republic, Austria or Hungary, has improved significantly over the last week. said Prime Minister Igor Matovich. I think that measures are consistent with common sense, consistent with safety, consistent with monitoring of thisthe priority objective of protecting the health and life of people, especially in the Slovak Republic, was added by the Prime Minister.
Further measures of the Central Crisis Staff will be announced by the chief sanitary officer on Wednesday.