Half the Slovak population undergoes coronavirus tests every day



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This is the first study of its kind in a country the size of Slovakia and is being closely monitored by other countries looking for ways to help their health systems cope with the pandemic.

Defense Minister Yaroslav Nadas said 2.58 million people were investigated on Saturday. people. COVID-19 was diagnosed in 1 percent. them or 28,850 people, so they will have to isolate themselves.

5.5 million Slovakia, with its population, aims to study as many people as possible, excluding children under 10 years of age.

The survey was attended by more than 40,000 doctors, soldiers, police, public sector workers, and volunteers, and was conducted at more than 5,000 locations. The survey is free and optional. However, those who refuse to take the tests may be quarantined, including being banned from going to work.

Prime Minister Igor Matovičius apologized for the pressure on the people, but stressed that there is not only freedom, but also responsibility towards the weakest, against cancer patients, the elderly and the sick.

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