National Institute for Public Health

Ljubljana – A total of 23 new coronavirus infections were confirmed in Slovenia on Wednesday in 1,623 PCR tests, the National Institute for Public Health (NIJZ) has announced. Both the 7-day average of new cases and the 14-day incidence per 100,000 population currently stand at 25.

Ljubljana – A total of 245 infections with the novel coronavirus were confirmed in Slovenia on Friday in 3,464 PCR tests as the rolling seven-day average continued to drop. Two Covid-19 patients meanwhile died, fresh data from the government show.

Ljubljana – A total of 597 new coronavirus infections were confirmed in 4,636 PCR tests in Slovenia on Wednesday, which means 12.9% of the tests came back positive. Currently, 450 people are in hospitals, including 123 in intensive care, government data show. Four Covid-19 patients died and 45 have been discharged from hospital.

President Klaus Iohannis announced that starting May 15 the obligation to wear protective mask outdoors will be eliminated, with a few exceptions, such as markets, fairs and public transport stations. "Starting May 15 the wearing of mask outdoors is eliminated with a few exceptions - markets, fairs and bus stations.

Ljubljana – The Health Ministry and the National Institute for Public Health (NIJZ) told the STA on Wednesday that the vaccination of children and adolescents in Slovenia would start when the European Medicines Agency (EMA) gives its approval.

Ljubljana, 11 May – A total of 491 new cases of coronavirus were confirmed in 3,642 PCR tests on Monday, a 45% drop compared to the week before, while the rolling seven-day average is down to 549, which means Slovenia can enter the milder, yellow tier of restrictions. Three Covid-19 patients died, government figures show.

The National COVID-19 Vaccination Coordination Committee (CNCAV) informs that, in the past 24 hours, 80,391 vaccine doses were administered, of which 64,001 - Pfizer, 8,056 - Moderna and 8,334 - AstraZeneca, according to data made available by the National Institute for Public Health through the National Electronic Vaccination Registry application.

The National Committee for Vaccination Activities against SARS-CoV-2 (CNCAV) informs that, in the past 24 hours, there were inoculated 88,884 doses of vaccine, of which 68,966 Pfizer, 10,038 Astra Zeneca and 9,880 Moderna, according to the data made available by the National Institute for Public Health through the National Electronic Vaccination Registry application.

Ljubljana – National vaccination coordinator Jelko Kacin pointed the finger at Information Commissioner Mojca Prelesnik last night when asked about problems in vaccination organisation on a current affairs show broadcast by RTV Slovenija. Prelesnik denied the accusation, saying the responsibility for delays lay solely with the government.

Ljubljana – Musicians and event organisers are pushing for the gradual relaunch of public events and the revival of the events sector after several countries already took steps in this direction. They believe now is the time to save the summer season and the sector, and that their proposals should be included in the next stimulus package.