The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Slovenia rose to 320. So far, almost 10.000 people have been tested for Coronavirus in Slovenia.

The number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Slovenia stood at 319 at 2 pm on Thursday, up by 33 in the last 24 hours. A total of 9,860 persons have been tested so far, up by 1,130 from Wednesday, meaning the number of people tested daily remains at slightly above 1,000. Hospitals are reportedly presently looking after around 40 Covid-19 patients.

Until further notice, Slovenian schools and kindergartens will remain close.

The government adopted a decree on Thursday banning gatherings and movement of people in public areas, albeit with a number of exceptions. The measure enters into force at midnight.

Despite the stepped up restrictions, people will be allowed to leave home to go to work, the pharmacy and to buy groceries at their closest shop, Interior Minister Aleš Hojs told the public broadcaster RTV Slovenija.

In line with the government decree, people will also be allowed to go outdoors and to parks, but only alone or with people living in the same household. They will also be able to run errants related to their household or agricultural activities.

While Slovenia remains without a new death case due to coronavirus.