Slovakia tightens its lock-down regime by imposing mandatory negative COVID-19 results

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Bratislava, Jan 27 (APP): Slovakia on Wednesday tightened its lockdown regime by requiring negative coronavirus results for trips outside the home, amid soaring infection numbers.

With the exception of under 15s and the over 65s, everyone must have confirmation of a negative PCR or antigen test result in order to leave the house for work, a doctor’s appointment or groceries.

The new rule will apply until February 7 in the EU member of 5.4 million people where more than 2.5 million Covid tests were carried out last week — producing more than 30,000 positives.

Police said those who venture out face checks and stiff fines await anyone breaking the rules.

“We will continue with random but strict checks of negative test certificates. On-site fines range up to 1,000 euros ($1,200),” police spokesperson Denisa Bardyova told AFP.

“The positivity rate for all of Slovakia amounts to 1.18 percent,” Prime Minister Igor Matovic told reporters.

The strict measures have not sparked any street protests, though many Slovaks are frustrated.

 “Had the lockdown been stricter at the right time, these tests would not have been needed,” Bratislava resident Anna told AFP.

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