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One month in, govt lauded for epidemic efforts, criticised for communication
LJUBLJANA - The Janez Janša government has successfully tackled the coronavirus epidemic during its first month in office, according to analysts Rok Čakš and Aljaž Pengov Bitenc. Čakš said that the government had done a good job. There has been some improvisation and there have been some mistakes, but this is understandable considering the situation. He said communication with the public had been a soft spot. Pengov Bitenc said the government had done a good job managing the epidemic and deserves praise for that. On the other hand, he suggested some measures, such as restricting movement within municipal limits, may have been unnecessary.
Two Covid-19 deaths, seven new infections on Sunday
LJUBLJANA - Slovenian health authorities reported just seven new coronavirus infections for Sunday, the smallest increase since 8 March, for a total of 1,212 nationwide. The number of fatalities rose by two to 55. The small increase in infections indicates the epidemic is plateauing in Slovenia, which is also borne out by hospital statistics. There were 95 Covid-19 patients in hospital yesterday, compared to a late-March peak of nearly 120. The number of intensive care cases declined by one to 34; the peak was 37 on 10 April.
New shipment of protective equipment from China delivered
BRNIK - A new shipment of protective equipment from China was delivered to the Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport. The 20 tonnes of protective masks, glasses and suits for medical staff, and protective gloves has been delivered for the Commodities Reserves Agency. The delivery was made by Public Digital Infrastructure, a company owned by gaming millionaire Joc Pečečnik, under a EUR 30 million-plus contract with the state, TV Slovenija reported. Prime Minister Janez Janša wrote on Twitter that "the week after the holidays will be calmer" now.
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