Central Bureau of the Slovak Republic in connection with dissemination COVID-19 discussed the introduction of an emergency not only for state hospitals, but also private health care providers. Following the discussion, Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini, responsible for governance, informed about this Ministry of Health of the Slovak Republic. On Wednesday, this step will be decided by the government, which modified a number of measures concerning closed business operations; and services.

- In addition to food, drugstore, pharmacies, press stores, post offices, banks, filling stations, catering establishments, veterinary offices, and Animal feed shops can be new open and laundry rooms; and clothes cleaners, car repair shops, tyre service and towing services.

- Taxi services can work, but not for transporting persons, but only goods.

- Crisis crew also recommends municipalities, operators public transport, as well as the owners of buildings and installations, prohibit access to their premises without protective drapes, if applicable alternatives that must cover the nose and mouth.

At the same time, the government is prepared to declare an emergency throughout territories. So far, we've left it in line with recommendations, but if it turns out, that it is not enough, we are prepared to tighten the recommendation and also regulate freedom of movement for the necessary activities'; declared by Prime Minister Pellegrini.

According to information from the crisis staff nearly 1000 Slovaks who are abroad, have shown interest in return and are preparing a plan for their repatriation.

Other measures in place remain mandatory 14-day quarantine for all who have returned from abroad. For persons, which are returning to Slovakia from 16.3 group from affected areas, waiting 14-day isolation in Home Office facilities. Schools are closed, leisure facilities, border controls continue, small border controls passes are closed, only persons with permanent or temporary residence in Slovakia or valid passport. Stopped is international Transport and offices operate under a limited regime.

All information: https://www.korona.gov.sk/