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Slovakia - Population: 5,457,013
Lockdown & social distancing
All counter measures
Date
Measure
Detail
Source
1970-01-01 Testing policy All employees and clients of social service homes are tested... Bratislava Government
2020-04-27 Testing policy All employees and clients of social service homes are tested, as first locations as part of a Slovak... Bratislava Government
2020-04-03 Military deployment Army deployed to quarantine Roma settlements... EU Observer
2020-04-06 Other public health measures enforced Government limits sale of respirators to general public and limits it to health professionals... Government
2020-04-06 Strengthening the public health system Government limits sale of respirators to general public and limits it to health professionals... Government
2020-04-08 Partial lockdown Partial lock-down, only allowing to leave place for essential matters (including habitual work, busi... Government
2020-04-15 Emergency administrative structures activated or established The Office of the Government of the Slovak Republic will also create an economic crisis team headed ... Government
2020-04-15 General recommendations Recommendations to keep physical activity even under quarantine... Government
2020-04-17 Other public health measures enforced Special rules and limitations on public transport use, e.g. as much as possible only 50% capacity to... Government
2020-04-17 Awareness campaigns General awareness raising on fake information online and specifically on the myth that alcohol can p... Government
2020-04-17 Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival All cross-border workers need to provide a negative COVID test result not older than 30 days to be a... Government
2020-04-22 Closure of businesses and public services Long-term accommodation (>10 days) to reopen (though not their restaurants)... Government
1970-01-01 Public services closure  All shops, apart from pharmacies and veterinary ambulanes, to close on Sundays for staff rest time... Government
2020-04-22 Public services closure  Long-term accommodation (>10 days) to reopen (though not their restaurants)... Government
2020-04-27 General recommendations Expert recommendation for the operation of universities during the COVID epidemic 19... Government
2020-03-30 Closure of businesses and public services Redefinition of the types of services and shops that need to be closed... Government
2020-04-30 General recommendations Reminder to the public to comply with measures during extended weekends... Government
2020-05-01 Isolation and quarantine policies More exemptions added to the mandatory quarantine upon arrival (including persons traveling with tho... Government
2020-05-12 Strengthening the public health system Additional visitors allowed in health facilities (with specific rules for inpatient facilities for a... Government
2020-05-15 Isolation and quarantine policies Patients undergoing surgery should be in 14 days quarantine prior to surgery... Government
2020-05-18 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Requirement to wear face masks will no longer be mandatory outside... Government
2020-05-18 Other public health measures enforced Person limits in stores/shops reduced from 25m2 to 15m2 per person... Government
2020-05-20 Economic measures The government will provide a rent allowance to tenants who have closed their operations for hygieni... Government
2020-05-20 Border checks  Extension until 26th June: border checks... Government
2020-05-21 Emergency administrative structures activated or established A commission will be set up to deal with changes in pensions and the tax system... Government
2020-06-03 Schools closure  Crèches, nurseries and secondary and language schools , as well as private childcare facilities to ... Government
2020-06-04 Border closure  Border to Czech Republic opening without restrictions... Government
2020-06-05 Border closure  Hungary, Austria borders opened without restrictions... Government
2020-06-16 Other public health measures enforced Guidance documents published for social services for the protection of staff and clients ... Government
2020-03-30 Economic measures The State pays 80% of the employee's salary to companies whose operations are mandatory; Postponemen... Government
2020-06-22 Schools closure  Pupils from the 6th to the 9th grade of primary school and high school students will also be able to... Government
2020-03-30 Public services closure  Redefinition of the types of services and shops that need to be closed... Government
1970-01-01 Other public health measures enforced Municipalities and cities will set up phone lines for food delivery and other help for people who ca... Government
1970-01-01 Limit public gatherings Minimum 2 meter distance inside and outside ... Government
1970-01-01 Closure of businesses and public services All shops, apart from pharmacies and veterinary ambulanes, to close on Sundays for staff rest time... Government
2020-03-10 Economic measures The National bank of Slovakia has implemented: i) banks may partially meet Pillar 2 requirements usi... International Monetary Fund
2020-03-12 Border closure  for all non-residents... International SOS
2020-04-08 Domestic travel restrictions Interregional travel banned for Eastern (8-13 April)... International SOS
2020-03-12 Isolation and quarantine policies For all people coming from abroad 14 days.... International SOS
2020-03-12 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies For all people coming from abroad 14 days.... International SOS
2020-03-27 Border closure  All land borders were closed... International SOS
2020-03-13 International flights suspension Closure of airport, at least until 27.03.2020; all international train and bus travel has as well be... International SOS
2020-05-11 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Exemption to wear face masks for performers in filming, production of television and other programs ... Ministry of Culture
2020-04-29 Schools closure  The Minister of Education decided on the dates and organization of entrance examinations for seconda... Ministry of Education
2020-04-22 Strengthening the public health system Slovak researchers also have access to a newly created knowledge database on COVID-19... Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport
2020-04-27 Economic measures Economic package strengthened for entrepreneurs, including additional loans... Ministry of Finance
2020-03-13 Economic measures Taxpayers who are not obliged to communicate electronically with the financial administration (the s... Ministry of Finances
2020-04-07 Economic measures Loan repayment now possible to be postponed for businesses... Ministry of Finances
2020-03-25 Limit public gatherings Groceries, pharmacies, drugstores, newspaper and print kiosks, and shops with foodstuff for animals ... Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs
2020-05-21 General recommendations Extension until further notice: General recommendation against traveling abroad... Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs
2020-04-06 Isolation and quarantine policies All persons traveling to Slovakia, which means both Slovak and foreign nationals, obliged to be isol... Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs
2020-04-06 Border closure  All foreigners banned from entering the country with new exemption categories, including relatives t... Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs
2020-04-06 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies All persons traveling to Slovakia, which means both Slovak and foreign nationals, obliged to be isol... Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs
2020-06-10 Isolation and quarantine policies Lifted isolation requirements for persons returning from Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denma... Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs
2020-03-25 Closure of businesses and public services Groceries, pharmacies, drugstores, newspaper and print kiosks, and shops with foodstuff for animals ... Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs
2020-06-10 Border closure  Lifted border closure for persons returning from Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Esto... Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs
1970-01-01 Strengthening the public health system The ban on the sale of personal protective equipment will be partially lifted, FFP 2 valveless respi... Ministry of Health
2020-03-24 Closure of businesses and public services Day care centres are closed... Ministry of Health
2020-05-19 Emergency administrative structures activated or established Legislation established to allow for the creation of epidemiological outpatient clinics for patients... Ministry of Health
1970-01-01 General recommendations General recommendation against traveling abroad... Ministry of Health
2020-03-30 Strengthening the public health system General call to the public to continue blood donations, after an observed drop in weekly donations... Ministry of Health
2020-06-15 Strengthening the public health system The "summer practice" of health students will be allowed to take place during the summer... Ministry of Health
2020-03-24 Public services closure  Day care centres are closed; limitations to visits in hospitals are implemented... Ministry of Health
2020-06-13 Strengthening the public health system State of emergency preparedness of healthcare sector lifted... Ministry of Health
2020-06-03 Isolation and quarantine policies People at social residental homes can receive visits ... Ministry of Health
2020-06-03 Other public health measures enforced Specific health system opening hours for pensioners abolished... Ministry of Health
2020-03-27 Strengthening the public health system The State Institute for Drug Control (SIDC) will speed up the registration of medicines used in COVI... Ministry of Health
2020-03-24 Military deployment Police and military deployed at healthcare facilities were problems arise ... Ministry of Health
2020-03-24 Strengthening the public health system Assign three hospitals across the country specifically to deal with COVID; postponing of preventativ... Ministry of Health
2020-03-25 Limit product imports/exports Banned the export of drugs, medical devices and diagnostic medical devices abroad... Ministry of Health
2020-03-24 Other public health measures enforced For seniors over 65 years of age , special opening hours will also be set in shops from 9.00 to 12.0... Ministry of Health
2020-04-20 Strengthening the public health system Planned operations will be gradually resumed in hospitals... Ministry of Health
2020-05-18 Strengthening the public health system Healthcare system close to normal operations again... Ministry of Health
2020-06-13 State of emergency declared State of emergency lifted... Ministry of Health
2020-04-28 Economic measures The ministries decided to waive the tax on social assistance contributions... Ministry of Labour, Social Affair and Family
2020-05-04 Closure of businesses and public services The offices of the Ministry of the Interior of the Slovak Republic will be available to the public f... Ministry of the Interior
2020-05-19 Limit public gatherings Gatherings of up to 100 persons allowed again... Public Health Authority
2020-03-30 Testing policy Updating of testing policy; those with symptoms and no other diagnosis, symptom and close contact wi... Public Health Authority
2020-04-02 Economic measures Support through a food program for school children and vulnerable elderly... Public Health Authority
2020-04-03 Testing policy Stricter sampling regulations for Roma communities in Slovakia due to increased spread risk; all per... Public Health Authority
2020-04-06 Limit public gatherings Clarification that decree from 23.03 also applies to church services during Eastern... Public Health Authority
2020-04-06 Public services closure  Clarification that decree from 23.03 also applies to church services during Eastern... Public Health Authority
2020-04-21 Other public health measures enforced Policies for quarantine facilties developed... Public Health Authority
2020-04-21 Limit public gatherings Outdoor sports are allowed again under certain restrictions and hygiene measures (including limited ... Public Health Authority
2020-04-24 Other public health measures enforced Specific shopping hours for persons 65+ are now strictly encouraged, though not mandatory anymore... Public Health Authority
2020-05-05 Limit public gatherings Children playground are allowed to reopen under strict hygiene rules... Public Health Office
2020-05-20 Closure of businesses and public services Reopening of shopping centres under strict conditions... Public Health Office
2020-05-18 Isolation and quarantine policies Further exemptions from mandatory home quarantine (now: persons living in the same household with "c... Public Health Office
2020-05-11 Psychological assistance and medical social work Publishing of Diary of "Mental Well-Being" focused at communicating with children about COVID-19 and... Public Health Office
2020-05-20 Other public health measures enforced Extension until further notice: Sunday remaining disinfection day for all facilities... Public Health Office
2020-06-01 Schools closure  Kindergartens to reopen with maximum of 15 children per class... Public Health Office
2020-05-20 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Mandatory mask wearing outside lifted (regulation still applies for inside spaces)... Public Health Office
2020-05-20 Limit public gatherings Tourist attractions may open their interior facilities... Public Health Office
2020-05-21 Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival The requirement to show a negative test result at borders does not apply anymore to Slovak citizens ... Public Health Office
2020-05-06 Closure of businesses and public services Outdoor areas of restaurants are allowed to reopen under strict hygiene measures... Public Health Office
2020-05-18 Surveillance and monitoring Intelligent quarantine: Instead of state quarantine upon arrival from abroad, people may install a t... Public Health Office
2020-06-03 Strengthening the public health system Visits to all departments of the hospital allowed again, with certain limitations (e.g. max 2 person... Public Health Office
2020-06-02 Border closure  European citizens may travel to their country of citizenship through Slovakia without stopping, with... Public Health Office
2020-05-28 Strengthening the public health system Established hotlines are reducing their working hours... Public Health Office
2020-06-02 Isolation and quarantine policies Persons who reside in the territory of the Czech Republic or Hungary may come to Slovakia for 48 hou... Public Health Office
2020-05-28 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Further exemptions from wearing face masks: students at exams, bride and groom at wedding... Public Health Office
2020-05-22 Other public health measures enforced Guidance for childcare facilities with children of up to 3 years established... Public Health Office
2020-05-22 Isolation and quarantine policies People arriving from abroad do not need to home quarantine anymore, if they accept to download the s... Public Health Office
2020-05-06 Other public health measures enforced All retail operations and service providers (with exemptions, e.g. hospitals and pharmacies) need to... Public Health Office
2020-05-06 Limit public gatherings Churches are allowed to conduct masses again, though under strict hygiene rules... Public Health Office
2020-05-06 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Requirement to wear face mask or veil in restaurants, apart for eating and drinking; staff needs to ... Public Health Office
2020-05-07 Amendments to funeral and burial regulations Funerals are excluded now from meeting ban and are allowed under strict hygiene rules for both indiv... Public Health Office
2020-04-01 Military deployment Military provides sampling facilities... Spectator
2020-03-12 State of emergency declared State of emergency declared... U.K. Government travel advice
2020-03-12 Public services closure  Restrictions apply to all public, social, sporting and cultural activity. All tourist and leisure si... U.K. Government travel advice
2020-03-12 Closure of businesses and public services All tourist and leisure sites, including ski resorts, spas and museums are closed. Many restaurants ... U.K. Government travel advice
2020-03-12 Limit public gatherings All public gatherings have been banned, including sporting events and religious services. This inclu... U.K. Government travel advice
2020-03-12 Schools closure  All schools closed until further notice... U.K. Government travel advice
2020-03-12 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Face masks are mandatory anywhere outside the home and minimum distance of 2m kept at all times... U.K. Government travel advice
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