Coronavirus daily case count up to 2,217 after 7,515 tests on Tuesday

Ljubljana, 11 November - There were 2,217 new coronavirus cases recorded in Slovenia on Tuesday, more than double the figure for Monday. A near record 7,515 tests were carried out, putting the positivity rate at 29.5% after 24% on Monday. The figures were first announced on Wednesday by Health Minister Tomaž Gantar, who has been urging tighter restrictions.

Ljubljana Signs directing to a drive through coronavirus testing point outside the Ljubljana community health centre, where the largest number of swabs are taken. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA File photo

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Signs directing to a drive through coronavirus testing point outside the Ljubljana community health centre, where the largest number of swabs are taken.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA
File photo

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