The new coronavirus 2019-nCoV was not confirmed in any person in Slovakia as at 28.1.2020. The results of the laboratory tests in three suspected disease subjects caused by the new coronavirus were negative. said the Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic in charge of the Ministry of Health of the Slovak Republic Peter Pellegrini. At a time when countries report suspected and confirmed cases of disease caused by the new coronavirus 2019-nCoV, flu season takes place in the European region. The disease caused by the new coronavirus is manifested by symptoms similar to classical respiratory diseases, fever, cough, shortness of breath, the disease may develop until pneumonia. If you have not been in the countries where the new coronavirus is located or have not been in contact with the persons visited by those countries, this is most likely a classic flu or a cold and therefore should not be panicked. Of course, even in the case of classical respiratory disease, including influenza, it is important to contact your treating doctor, as even these diseases can cause serious health complications. Ministry of Health SR a The Slovak Public Health Office is closely monitoring the situation of the new coronavirus. Roads to areas affected by new coronavirus to the public recommend considering. Key resorts in Slovakia are implementing all necessary preventive measures to ensure maximum protection of human health and to review the preparedness of individual sectors in case of resolution. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PERSONS TO BE LEARNED, RESP. RECEIVED FROM THE AREAS OF CORONAVIRUS: - to observe strict personal hygiene, in particular thorough hand washing and food hygiene - to avoid overcrowded places and local markets for fish and live animals in affected Asian areas, - 14 days after arrival from the affected area it is necessary to check their health status - in case of clinical signs after return, it is necessary to consult a doctor and inform him about the travel history. In connection with the new coronavirus 2019-nCoV, the Office of Public Health of the Slovak Republic will continuously update the published information and provide it to the professional and general public. At the same time, the Office of Public Health of the Slovak Republic pays attention to the activities of Call Centre with continuous operation, experts there answer questions about the new coronavirus. People can contact experts via the email address novykoronavirus@uzvsr.sk as well as by telephone 0917 222 682. V

in connection with the new coronavirus 2019-nCoV, the Public Health Office of the Slovak Republic will continuously update the published information and provide it to the professional and general public.