Govt adopts measures in preparation for coronavirus, warns against panic

Ljubljana, 27 February - The outgoing cabinet adopted on Thursday measures to contain the new coronavirus in case it spreads to Slovenia. It released strategic commodity reserves to ensure enough protective gear but noted that borders with neighbouring countries remained open and that there was no reason for panic.

Ljubljana Prime Minister Marjan Šarec speaks to the press after a government session. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Marjan Šarec speaks to the press after a government session.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Health Minister Aleš Šabeder speaks to the press after a government session. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Health Minister Aleš Šabeder speaks to the press after a government session.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Health Minister Aleš Šabeder speaks to the press after a government session. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Health Minister Aleš Šabeder speaks to the press after a government session.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Health Minister Aleš Šabeder speaks to the press after a government session. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Health Minister Aleš Šabeder speaks to the press after a government session.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Health Minister Aleš Šabeder speaks to the press after a government session. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Health Minister Aleš Šabeder speaks to the press after a government session.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Health Minister Aleš Šabeder speaks to the press after a government session. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Health Minister Aleš Šabeder speaks to the press after a government session.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Health Minister Aleš Šabeder speaks to the press after a government session. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Health Minister Aleš Šabeder speaks to the press after a government session.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Health Minister Aleš Šabeder speaks to the press after a government session. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Health Minister Aleš Šabeder speaks to the press after a government session.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Health Minister Aleš Šabeder speaks to the press after a government session. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Health Minister Aleš Šabeder speaks to the press after a government session.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Prime Minister Marjan Šarec speaks to the press after a government session. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Marjan Šarec speaks to the press after a government session.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Prime Minister Marjan Šarec speaks to the press after a government session. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Marjan Šarec speaks to the press after a government session.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana Prime Minister Marjan Šarec speaks to the press after a government session. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Marjan Šarec speaks to the press after a government session.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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