The Slovak government has allowed shops, ski resorts and churches to reopen to those who are vaccinated or have recovered from Covid-19, despite having the highest infection rate in the world.
The EU member of 5.4 million people, which went into partial lockdown late last month, registered 1,099 cases per 100,000 people over the past seven days, according to an AFP tally.
The decision to ease restrictions came after public criticism of the government's policies over not being able to go Christmas shopping or make plans for the holidays. "The Covid situation is still very serious but we have it under control," Health Minister Vladimir Lengvarsky said this week after the decision was announced. "Opening shops is a relatively risky move from