Slovenia is continuing to show very promising signs it is winning the fight against COVID-19. Just five new cases of the coronavirus have been recorded in Slovenia today, the lowest number since March 8th, bringing the country’s total to 1335.
Coronavirus in Slovenia in numbers. (Source: National institute of Public Health Slovenia)
It continues a steady trend of falling cases in Slovenia. There were 13 new cases yesterday and on Saturday. The number of hospitalized coronavirus patients fell under 90 for the first time since March 25th. The number of coronavirus patients in intensive care units remains quite low at less than 30. To date, the virus has killed 77 in Slovenia, with a vast majority of deaths connected with the significant clusters at aged-care facilities, in Ljutomer, Smarje Pri Jelsah and Metlika.
A graph showing number of deceased COVID-19 patients in Slovenia by age group. (Source: National institute of Public Health Slovenia)
Also, at more than 20 thousand tests per million, Slovenia is testing A LOT. One of the best rates in Europe, might be even the best out of countries with minor outbreaks. So Slovenia is bound to catch cases, which makes all this so much more impressive!
A map showing confirmed Coronavirus COVID-19 cases in Slovenia by region. (Source: National institute of Public Health Slovenia)
Slovenia undoubtedly has a few things in its favor here but this is still impressive.
Congratulations from Canada! 😊 I’m glad that you’re doing well!
Do you use masks?
I would say partially. Around 50% of people in general population. But all workers in essential stores do use them.
Are Slovenia’s borders open yet?
No… just trade of essential goods and people… and people that are coming back who have to remain in 7 day isolation
At the moment no, but expect that to be opened up fairly soon as the situation over Europe calms down.
One more thing to note, even thought Slovenia is close to Italy, Slovenia never went into a full lock down like Italy or Spain. While restaurants and pubs were closed for a month you could have gone outside any time you wanted, go to work etc. That’s what makes this even better piece of news.
Essential work and work from home…
Great news! Stay strong Slovenia, you’ve got this!
Keep the good news coming.