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This summary is provided by the STA:
Caution but not panic urged as coronavirus spreads in Italy
LJUBLJANA - As the novel coronavirus is spreading fast in neighbouring Italy, Health Minister Aleš Šabeder assured the public that there was no reason for alarm in Slovenia. Slovenia has not had any case so far expect for the couple that contracted the virus at the Diamond Princess cruise ship who are hospitalised in Japan. However, Tatjana Lejko Zupanc, the head of the UKC Ljubljana Department of Infectious Diseases, said there was little doubt that the virus would appear in Slovenia as well. The Foreign Ministry advised Slovenian citizens visiting Italy to be cautious on their return home. Those heading there are advised to check the latest situation at their chosen destination. The National Security Council secretariat is meeting Monday to discuss the situation.
SDS and LMŠ make gains in Nova24TV poll
LJUBLJANA - The Democratic Party (SDS) of Janez Janša continues to lead the field in the latest poll commissioned by the private broadcaster Nova24TV, but its margin ahead of the LMŠ party of the outgoing Prime Minister Marjan Šarec narrowed slightly over the past week as both gained ground. The SDS, which is trying to form a right-wing government after Šarec stepped down, polled at 22.4% this time, followed by the LMŠ at 16.2% and the Left at 5.4%. One out of three respondents were undecided.
Tens of thousands ravel with Kurenti in Ptuj
PTUJ/CLEVELAND, US - Tens of thousands of visitors gathered in the streets of Slovenia's oldest town to ravel with the sheepskin clad and bell ringing Kurenti at the country's largest carnival. Held for the 60th year, the Kurentovanje procession in Ptuj featured 800 Kurenti and 50 other groups of costumes and masks, including 17 from 11 foreign countries. Major carnival events were also held Cerkno and Cerknica, while the Slovenian community in Cleveland, in US wrapped up its own 8th annual Kurentovanje festival with a parade on Saturday.
Nika Križnar makes podium in Ljubno Ski Jumping World Cup event
LJUBNO OB SAVINJI - Norwegian Maren Lundby won the women's individual Ski Jumping World Cup event in Ljubno ob Savinji in the north of the country, ahead of Austrian Eva Pinkelnig and Slovenian Nika Križnar. Securing 254.8 points for her 30 career victory, Lundby narrowed her lag behind the overall World Cup leader Chiara Hölzl of Austria to a mere 26 points. Nika Križnar (250 points), secured her first podium this season to advance to 8th in overall standings.
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