Minister says risk too grave to ease Covid restrictions

Brežice, 26 January - Health Minister Janez Poklukar has warned that Slovenia is yet to see the Omicron-driven wave of coronavirus outbreak hit its plateau, arguing the risk is still too great for any easing of restrictions.

Brežice Health Minister Janez Poklukar speaks to the press after visiting the Brežice general hospital. Photo: Rasto Božič/STA

Brežice
Health Minister Janez Poklukar speaks to the press after visiting the Brežice general hospital.
Photo: Rasto Božič/STA

Brežice Health Minister Janez Poklukar speaks to the press after visiting the Brežice general hospital. Photo: Rasto Božič/STA

Brežice
Health Minister Janez Poklukar speaks to the press after visiting the Brežice general hospital.
Photo: Rasto Božič/STA

Brežice Health Minister Janez Poklukar speaks to the press after visiting the Brežice general hospital. Photo: Rasto Božič/STA

Brežice
Health Minister Janez Poklukar speaks to the press after visiting the Brežice general hospital.
Photo: Rasto Božič/STA

Brežice Health Minister Janez Poklukar speaks to the press after visiting the Brežice general hospital. Photo: Rasto Božič/STA

Brežice
Health Minister Janez Poklukar speaks to the press after visiting the Brežice general hospital.
Photo: Rasto Božič/STA

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