The 45-day state of emergency gives the government additional powers to take more stringent measures, but does not automatically mean a return to the full quarantine that was introduced at the beginning of the pandemic.
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Slovakia experienced the so-called first wave of pandemics in March and April, but at that time the country had a much lower infection and mortality rate than many Western European countries.
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However, the number of infections in Slovakia rose sharply in September, with 567 new infections recorded on Tuesday, the highest number ever since the pandemic began.
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A total of 10,141 infections and 48 deaths from Covid-19 were reported in Slovakia.
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After 45 days, it will be decided whether to extend the state of emergency or “it will be possible to return to normal life,” Matovich told Facebook.
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The government already on Monday imposed stricter restrictions banning most public cultural and sporting events. There is also a call for greater use of face masks and the avoidance of family celebrations.
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