In the last 24 hours, of 1,679 tests performed for coronavirus, 24.6%, that is 413, have returned positive, and there have been another 44 COVID-related deaths, Slovenia's government stated on Monday morning.

Currently, 1,320 COVID patients are receiving hospital treatment, and of them 208 are in intensive care wards.

Slovenia’s COVID death toll stands now at 2,107.

Since the outbreak of the infection, 96,745 people have caught the novel virus in Slovenia. There are now 20,878 active cases.

From Tuesday until 23 December some of the restrictions in the country will be eased, and therefore some of public transportation will be restored.

Only shops selling essential goods are still allowed to work. Also the authorities allow car wash facilities, car dealers, florist shops, hairdressers and nail salons to reopen in the said period.