Date	|	Description	Link
2020-07-07		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced 7 July, the conditions for mass events with an exclusively sitting audience will be adjusted so that the audience will be seated only in every second row.
2020-07-07		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Wearing a veil outdoors is voluntary , but still recommended, especially in cases where it is not possible to keep a distance of at least 2 meters from strangers. The obligation to wear a veil everywhere in interiors outside their place of residence for all persons in the territory of the Slovak Republic continues to apply. This obligation also applies when wearing an exhalation respirator, which must also be covered with a drape. Instead of a drape, you can use a scarf or other means to prevent the droplets from spreading to the surroundings. The Chief Hygienist grants an exemption from the obligation to wear a veil (or other means that prevents the spread of droplets into the environment) outside his / her place of residence for groups of people such as children, people with autism, bride at a wedding (see link for full list)
2020-07-06		Public health measures: Testing policy all persons who enter the territory of the Slovak Republic from 6 July 2020 and who visited a country not considered to be a „low-risk country" from the epidemiological point of view are ordered to remain in home isolation (self-isolation) until they receive the negative RT-PCR test for COVID-19. This person is obliged to contact the competent Regional Public Health Authority and to undergo the laboratory diagnosis of COVID-19 not earlier than on the fifth day of home isolation. The testing is not obligatory for children under 3 years of age, unless the regional Public Health Authority of the General Practitioner
2020-07-06		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies all persons who enter the territory of the Slovak Republic from 6 July 2020 and who visited a country not considered to be a „low-risk country" from the epidemiological point of view during the previous 14 days, are ordered to remain in home isolation (self-isolation) until they receive the negative RT-PCR test for COVID-19. (If the person does not have a place of residence in the Slovak Republic, the isolation in a hotel or an accommodation facility is acceptable.)
2020-07-01		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings the possibility of mass events with more than 1000 people was added if the organizer is able to divide the space into sectors if the given conditions are met . The exact wording in the Measure (PDF, 125 kB) , while it is still a condition that it is a condition to comply with hygiene rules .
2020-06-22		Social distancing: Schools closure  Pupils from the 6th to the 9th grade of primary school and high school students will also be able to return to schools; on voluntary basis
2020-06-16		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Guidance documents published for social services for the protection of staff and clients
2020-06-16		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Update hygiene guidelines for the catering for large events
2020-06-16		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Update hygiene guidelines for the operation of childcare facilities
2020-06-15		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system The "summer practice" of health students will be allowed to take place during the summer
2020-06-13		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system State of emergency preparedness of healthcare sector lifted
2020-06-13		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings end of state of emergency also lifts the ban on exercising the right to strike.
2020-06-13		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared State of emergency lifted
2020-06-13		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared The state of emergency will end on 13 June 2020.
2020-06-11		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system The ban on the sale of personal protective equipment will be partially lifted, FFP 2 valveless respirators will be able to be sold to the general public
2020-06-10		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Lifted isolation requirements for persons returning from Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Croatia, Iceland, the Principality of Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Latvia, Hungary, Malta, Germany, Norway, Austria, Slovenia and Switzerland.
2020-06-10		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies People traveling to Poland for less than 48 hours are exempted from isolation requirement upon return
2020-06-10		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Lifted border closure for persons returning from Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Croatia, Iceland, the Principality of Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Latvia, Hungary, Malta, Germany, Norway, Austria, Slovenia and Switzerland.
2020-06-05		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Hungary, Austria borders opened without restrictions
2020-06-04		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Border to Czech Republic opening without restrictions
2020-06-03		Social distancing: Schools closure  Crèches, nurseries and secondary and language schools , as well as private childcare facilities to be reopened
2020-06-03		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies People at social residental homes can receive visits
2020-06-03		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Indoor establishments need to have 10m2 per customer (instead of 15m2)
2020-06-03		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Visits to all departments of the hospital allowed again, with certain limitations (e.g. max 2 persons at a time)
2020-06-03		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Specific health system opening hours for pensioners abolished
2020-06-03		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Closing hour of 22.00 abolished
2020-06-03		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Hospitals to open further services
2020-06-02		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Persons who reside in the territory of the Czech Republic or Hungary may come to Slovakia for 48 hours without requiring quarantine
2020-06-02		Movement restrictions: Border closure  European citizens may travel to their country of citizenship through Slovakia without stopping, without needing to apply for transit exemption
2020-06-01		Social distancing: Schools closure  Kindergartens to reopen with maximum of 15 children per class
2020-06-01		Social distancing: Schools closure  Primary schools allowed to reopen with maximum of 20 children per class
2020-06-01		Social distancing: Schools closure  Pupils will return to schools and kindergartens, though voluntary and a maximum number of children per class
2020-05-28		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Established hotlines are reducing their working hours
2020-05-28		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Further exemptions from wearing face masks: students at exams, bride and groom at wedding
2020-05-22		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Guidance for childcare facilities with children of up to 3 years established
2020-05-22		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Guidance for school catering services established
2020-05-22		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies People arriving from abroad do not need to home quarantine anymore, if they accept to download the smart quarantine app, tracking the persons movement
2020-05-21		Public health measures: General recommendations Extension until further notice: General recommendation against traveling abroad
2020-05-21		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established A commission will be set up to deal with changes in pensions and the tax system
2020-05-21		Movement restrictions: Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival The requirement to show a negative test result at borders does not apply anymore to Slovak citizens or residents that travel for less than 24 h to Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, Croatia, Slovenia, Switzerland or Germany; a form needs to be filled out
2020-05-20		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Outdoors distance to people not living in the same households from 20m to 5m reduced
2020-05-20		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Tourist attractions may open their interior facilities
2020-05-20		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Events up to 100 persons allowed
2020-05-20		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Outdoor sports grounds will be able to function regardless of the type of sport, but without the use of changing rooms and the presence of the audience, toilets will be accessible.
2020-05-20		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Reopening of shopping centres under strict conditions
2020-05-20		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Restaurants and other catering businesses may open their interior space under the same conditions as their gardens that was allowed previously
2020-05-20		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Restaurants are now allowed to remain open until 22.00
2020-05-20		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Tattoo and piercing studious allowed to reopen under strict conditions
2020-05-20		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Cinemas and theaters allowed to reopen
2020-05-20		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Indoor swimming pools and sports grounds can only be opened for sports clubs
2020-05-20		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The government will provide a rent allowance to tenants who have closed their operations for hygienic reasons
2020-05-20		Movement restrictions: Border checks  Extension until 26th June: border checks
2020-05-20		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Extension until further notice: Sunday remaining disinfection day for all facilities
2020-05-20		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Extension until further notice: Grocery shopping during weekdays from 9-11 am limited for elderly
2020-05-20		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Mandatory mask wearing outside lifted (regulation still applies for inside spaces)
2020-05-19		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Legislation established to allow for the creation of epidemiological outpatient clinics for patients with COVID-19 in a crisis situation and mobile collection points
2020-05-19		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Gatherings of up to 100 persons allowed again
2020-05-18		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring Intelligent quarantine: Instead of state quarantine upon arrival from abroad, people may install a tracking app on mobile phone that monitors a users movements
2020-05-18		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Requirement to wear face masks will no longer be mandatory outside
2020-05-18		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Person limits in stores/shops reduced from 25m2 to 15m2 per person
2020-05-18		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Opening hours of stores/shops extended to 22.00, though Sunday closure remains
2020-05-18		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Further exemptions from mandatory home quarantine (now: persons living in the same household with "commuters"; work within 30km of border; certain students; people living in border areas within 30km; people providing urgent care abroad; people managing land within 10km of the border; or at special approval)
2020-05-18		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies 14 day isolation prior to surgery no longer necessary
2020-05-18		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Healthcare system close to normal operations again
2020-05-15		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Patients undergoing surgery should be in 14 days quarantine prior to surgery
2020-05-12		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Additional visitors allowed in health facilities (with specific rules for inpatient facilities for adults and for children and neonatal ward)
2020-05-12		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Fathers may be present at birth again
2020-05-11		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Exemption to wear face masks for performers in filming, production of television and other programs , as well as rehearsals of plays and dance and music performances
2020-05-11		Public health measures: Psychological assistance and medical social work Publishing of Diary of "Mental Well-Being" focused at communicating with children about COVID-19 and support their mental well being
2020-05-07		Public health measures: Amendments to funeral and burial regulations Funerals are excluded now from meeting ban and are allowed under strict hygiene rules for both indivuals and sites
2020-05-06		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Requirement to wear face mask or veil in restaurants, apart for eating and drinking; staff needs to wear masks at all times
2020-05-06		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Taxi drivers are requested to wear face masks, veils or similar; amongst a number of other hygiene measures
2020-05-06		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Food business operatorsand drugstore sales are mandates to only allow entry to persons over 65 years of age from Monday to Friday from 9:00 am. to 11:00
2020-05-06		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced All retail operations and service providers (with exemptions, e.g. hospitals and pharmacies) need to close every Sunday to conduct mandatory disinfection of the facilities
2020-05-06		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Churches are allowed to conduct masses again, though under strict hygiene rules
2020-05-06		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Taxi drivers are allowed to operate again
2020-05-06		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Hotels are allowed to reopen also for short term guests, but rooms need to be kept free for 24 hours after each guest
2020-05-06		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Museums, galleries, libraries and exhibition halls and outdoor areas of zoos and botanical gardens to reopen under strict hygiene measures
2020-05-06		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Natural healing SPAs to reopen under for people with a prescripted treatment
2020-05-06		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Driving schools are allowed to reopen under strict hygiene measures
2020-05-06		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Outdoor tourist attractions (castles, chateaux, zoos, etc.) will also be open to the public
2020-05-06		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Outdoor areas of restaurants are allowed to reopen under strict hygiene measures
2020-05-05		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Children playground are allowed to reopen under strict hygiene rules
2020-05-04		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services The offices of the Ministry of the Interior of the Slovak Republic will be available to the public from Monday 6 hours a day
2020-05-01		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies More exemptions added to the mandatory quarantine upon arrival (including persons traveling with those exempted; or people living within 30km of border crossing or social care personell working abroad)
2020-04-30		Public health measures: General recommendations Reminder to the public to comply with measures during extended weekends
2020-04-30		Public health measures: General recommendations Recommendations for the transport of persons returning from abroad, how to behave safely
2020-04-29		Social distancing: Schools closure  The Minister of Education decided on the dates and organization of entrance examinations for secondary schools
2020-04-28		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The ministries decided to waive the tax on social assistance contributions
2020-04-27		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures SP will extend the support period in unemployment for another one month, without need for application
2020-04-27		Public health measures: Testing policy Nationa-wide testing program of people in social care institutions
2020-04-27		Public health measures: Testing policy Mobile testing units will be used to test immobile persons at home
2020-04-27		Public health measures: Testing policy All employees and clients of social service homes are tested, as first locations as part of a Slovakia-wide testing strategy
2020-04-27		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Economic package strengthened for entrepreneurs, including additional loans
2020-04-27		Public health measures: General recommendations Expert recommendation for the operation of universities during the COVID epidemic 19
2020-04-24		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Specific shopping hours for persons 65+ are now strictly encouraged, though not mandatory anymore
2020-04-22		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Slovak researchers also have access to a newly created knowledge database on COVID-19
2020-04-22		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Long-term accommodation (>10 days) to reopen (though not their restaurants)
2020-04-21		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Outdoor sports are allowed again under certain restrictions and hygiene measures (including limited contact, availability of disinfectants, etc.)
2020-04-21		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Policies for quarantine facilties developed
2020-04-20		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Planned operations will be gradually resumed in hospitals
2020-04-19		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Minimum 2 meter distance inside and outside
2020-04-19		Public health measures: General recommendations General recommendation of a partial lock-down, meaning to only leave home for essential trips, work and basic well-being matters
2020-04-19		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services All shops, apart from pharmacies and veterinary ambulanes, to close on Sundays for staff rest time
2020-04-17		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Special rules and limitations on public transport use, e.g. as much as possible only 50% capacity to be used
2020-04-17		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns General awareness raising on fake information online and specifically on the myth that alcohol can protect from COVID-19
2020-04-17		Movement restrictions: 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 allowed the crossing
2020-04-15		Public health measures: General recommendations Recommendations to keep physical activity even under quarantine
2020-04-15		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established The Office of the Government of the Slovak Republic will also create an economic crisis team headed by the Minister of Finance
2020-04-08		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Interregional travel banned for Eastern (8-13 April)
2020-04-08		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Partial lock-down, only allowing to leave place for essential matters (including habitual work, business and related travel); from midnight 8 April to 13 April 23:59.
2020-04-07		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Loan repayment now possible to be postponed for businesses
2020-04-06		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies All persons returning from abroad need to inform a general health practicioner about it
2020-04-06		Movement restrictions: Border closure  All foreigners banned from entering the country with new exemption categories, including relatives to Slovak citizens, diplomatic mission staff, valid residency, certain drivers, employees of funeral services
2020-04-06		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Clarification that decree from 23.03 also applies to church services during Eastern
2020-04-06		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies All persons traveling to Slovakia, which means both Slovak and foreign nationals, obliged to be isolated in state quarantine centres for 14 days (exemptions on state centre isolation for vulnerable persons, including pregnant women and elderly)
2020-04-06		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Government limits sale of respirators to general public and limits it to health professionals
2020-04-03		Public health measures: Testing policy Stricter sampling regulations for Roma communities in Slovakia due to increased spread risk; all persons returning from abroad in last 14 days and those with symptoms tested
2020-04-03		Socio-economic measures: Military deployment Army deployed to quarantine Roma settlements
2020-04-02		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Municipalities and cities will set up phone lines for food delivery and other help for people who cannot walk outside.
2020-04-02		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Support through a food program for school children and vulnerable elderly
2020-04-01		Socio-economic measures: Military deployment Military provides sampling facilities
2020-03-30		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Redefinition of the types of services and shops that need to be closed
2020-03-30		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system General call to the public to continue blood donations, after an observed drop in weekly donations
2020-03-30		Public health measures: Testing policy Updating of testing policy; those with symptoms and no other diagnosis, symptom and close contact with confirmed case, symptoms and hospitalisation, patient in home isolation with sustained high fever or age >65
2020-03-30		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services A number of shops to reopen, including opticians, leasing services, bike shops, DIY stores, hardware stores, key services and similar; though limits on the number of persons in store limited to 1 per 25m2
2020-03-30		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The State pays 80% of the employee’s salary to companies whose operations are mandatory; Postponement of payment of employer contributions when sales fall by more than 40%; Postponement of income tax advances when sales fell by more than 40%; Possibility of offsetting losses not yet claimed since 2014
2020-03-30		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The state will provide bank guarantees amounting to 500 mil. € per month.
2020-03-30		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Employees in quarantine and parents in the Czech Republic will be paid 55% of their gross salary at all times.
2020-03-27		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system The State Institute for Drug Control (SIDC) will speed up the registration of medicines used in COVID-19 (coronavirus). It will also speed up the approval of clinical trials for patients with this disease.
2020-03-27		Movement restrictions: Border closure  All land borders were closed
2020-03-25		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Groceries, pharmacies, drugstores, newspaper and print kiosks, and shops with foodstuff for animals are to be closed every Sunday.
2020-03-25		Public health measures: General recommendations General recommendation against traveling abroad
2020-03-25		Socio-economic measures: Limit product imports/exports Banned the export of drugs, medical devices and diagnostic medical devices abroad
2020-03-24		Socio-economic measures: Military deployment Police and military deployed at healthcare facilities were problems arise
2020-03-24		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Assign three hospitals across the country specifically to deal with COVID; postponing of preventative health services and interventions
2020-03-24		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system The testing capacities are being strengthened through the addition of new laboratory centres
2020-03-24		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Hospital visits limited
2020-03-24		Public health measures: 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 12.00; they are only allowed to shop during those times
2020-03-24		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Day care centres are closed
2020-03-13		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Closure of airport, at least until 27.03.2020; all international train and bus travel has as well been suspended
2020-03-13		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Taxpayers who are not obliged to communicate electronically with the financial administration (the so-called non-entrepreneurs) will be able to file tax returns and pay income tax by 31 May 2020
2020-03-12		Social distancing: Schools closure  All schools closed until further notice
2020-03-12		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared State of emergency declared
2020-03-12		Movement restrictions: Border closure  for all non-residents
2020-03-12		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Restrictions apply to all public, social, sporting and cultural activity
2020-03-12		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings All public gatherings have been banned, including sporting events and religious services. This includes theatres and cinemas, but not workplaces, supermarkets and pharmacies.
2020-03-12		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies For all people coming from abroad 14 days.
2020-03-12		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services All tourist and leisure sites, including ski resorts, spas and museums are closed. Many restaurants and hotels and all bars and nightclubs are closed.
2020-03-12		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Face masks are mandatory anywhere outside the home and minimum distance of 2m kept at all times
2020-03-10		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The National bank of Slovakia has implemented: i) banks may partially meet Pillar 2 requirements using capital instruments that do not qualify as common equity tier 1 (CET1) capital; ii) banks may, in duly justified cases, temporarily operate below the level of capital defined by the capital conservation buffer; iii) banks will also, where justified, be temporarily exempted from full compliance with the LCR.