Coronavirus: Minister says no reason for panic in Slovenia

Ljubljana, 23 February - As the novel coronavirus is spreading fast in neighbouring Italy, Slovenian health minister assured the public on Sunday that there was no reason for alarm. However, a medical official, speaking at the same press conference, said there was little doubt that the virus would appear in Slovenia as well.

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Tatjana Lejko Zupanc, the head of the UKC Ljubljana Department of Infectious Diseases, addresses a press conference about the latest information on coronavirus.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

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Health Minister Aleš Šabeder (second from right) and medical and health officials present the latest information on coronavirus.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

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Health Minister Aleš Šabeder (second from right) and medical and health officials present the latest information on coronavirus.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Health Ministry
Health Minister Aleš Šabeder (second from right) and medical and health officials present the latest information on coronavirus.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

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