Slovenia Proclaims End to Coronavirus Epidemic at Home, Govt Says Extraordinary Health Measures No Longer Needed
The first coronavirus case in Slovenia was recorded on March 4, a returnee from neighboring Italy. The nationwide epidemic was proclaimed on March 12. By May 13, there were 1,467 confirmed cases and 103 deaths in Slovenia.
Ljubljana, May 15: Slovenia has become the first European country to proclaim an end to the coronavirus epidemic at home. The European Union state's government said Friday the COVID-19 spread is under control and there is no longer a need for extraordinary health measures.
The government says EU residents are free to cross into Slovenia from Austria, Italy and Hungary at predetermined checkpoints, while most non-EU nationals will have to undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine in what is a major step for the small Alpine country as it accelerates the easing of restrictions. Goa Becomes COVID-19 Free, State Health Minister Vishwajit Rane Says All Coronavirus Positive Cases Are Now Negative.
The first coronavirus case in Slovenia was recorded on March 4, a returnee from neighboring Italy. The nationwide epidemic was proclaimed on March 12. By May 13, there were 1,467 confirmed cases and 103 deaths in Slovenia.
