Govt will step up measures to contain coronavirus, PM says

Ljubljana, 17 March - Prime Minister Janša said after Tuesday's session of the National Security Council that the government would step up measures to contain the spread of the new coronavirus. The first step will be the most urgent legislative measures, expected to be adopted on Thursday, and the second will be a crisis package.

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President Borut Pahor, PM Janez Janša and National Assembly Speaker Igor Zorčič.
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Defence Minister Matej Tonin addresses reporters after a session of the National Security Council over the coronavirus emergency.
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Defence Minister Matej Tonin addresses reporters after a session of the National Security Council over the coronavirus emergency.
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Economy Minister Zdravko Počivalšek wearing a face mask while addressing reporters after a session of the National Security Council over the coronavirus emergency.
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PM Janez Janša addresses reporters after a session of the National Security Council over the coronavirus emergency.
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PM Janez Janša addresses reporters after a session of the National Security Council over the coronavirus emergency.
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Prime Minister Janez Janša at session of National Security Council amid coronavirus crisis.
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Session of National Security Council amid coronavirus crisis.
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