The government has imposed new restrictions following a sharp rise in Slovenia’s coronavirus curve, including a ban on gatherings of more than ten people, except for organised events sanctioned by the National Institute of Public Health (NIJZ).
The ban, which applies to public and private gatherings, will come into effect on Friday, and police will stiffen oversight and fining, Interior Minister Aleš Hojs told the news conference following the cabinet session on Thursday.
Those organising events of up to 500 people, including religious services and sporting events, will need to obtain the go-ahead from the NIJZ, however catering or the serving of food or drinks at those events will no longer be allowed.
Hojs said the reason was that many infections could be linked to various private parties, including weddings.
Hojs answered in the negative when asked whether the police would check on compliance with the ban at private flats, but he did say that the police would be stricter in enforcing the ban, including at Friday’s protests.
“Friday’s cycling has been one of the most flagrant violations” of the government decree in recent months, said the minister, but could not say how many people have been infected at Friday’s protests.