Coronavirus death toll rises to 53, confirmed cases reach 1,205
LJUBLJANA - The coronavirus death toll in Slovenia reached 53 as three COVID-19 patients died on Saturday. The number of confirmed infections increased by 17 to 1,205, show the latest government data. The number of new confirmed cases was significantly lower than in the past days, but so was the number of tests performed (572). A total of 95 COVID-19 patients were in hospital, one more than on Friday, 35 of them were in intensive care, down by two. Two persons were released from hospital on Saturday, bringing the overall number to 150 persons.
Infected Slovenian soldier returns home
LJUBLJANA - A member of the Slovenian Armed Forces (SAF) serving in the European Union Training Mission (EUTM) in Mali who has been infected with coronavirus returned to Slovenia, said Defence Minister Matej Tonin. One of the eight Slovenian soldiers serving in the mission was flown home on a French civilian aircraft with a SAF medical team. The evacuated soldier is in a stable condition and has been admitted to a civilian hospital, reported the Defence Ministry. Alongside the Slovenian soldier, three Italian and Austrian members of the mission were evacuated as well.
Police request recall of face masks, minister blaming previous govt
LJUBLJANA - The Trade Union of Police Officers (SPS) appealed to Interior Minister Aleš Hojs and acting Police Commissioner Anton Travner to immediately recall face masks that had been supplied to the police due to their questionable efficiency in protecting against COVID-19 infection. The police has concluded that the supplies are not certified protective shields but hygienic masks meant for non-medical purposes. Hojs responded by saying that previous top officials at the police and Interior Ministry were to be blamed for the situation. He added that he would provide adequate protective equipment for the police if the masks were proven to be unsuitable.
