That the Easter lockdown produced results has been determined in the past week every time the current information relating to COVID-19 was published. Today’s data reveals that 7-day average number of confirmed infections is significantly lower again compering to yesterday or a day before. The situation remains serious and compliance with the preventive and containment measures is still imperative, but gradual opening of the economic sector, including hospitality, sports and recreational activities, gives hope.

The accelerated supply of vaccines from various manufacturers also gives us hope. More doses are scheduled to arrive in Slovenia in April than in all the previous months of the epidemic collectively. Good vaccination coverage among the elderly is reflected in the fact that infections and deaths due to COVID-19 have almost completely ceased in retirement homes. Younger and lesser-risk population groups are currently being vaccinated. Priority vaccination of this year’s graduates and the introduction of self-testing in primary and secondary schools are measures that will especially help young people to breathe easier. 

These small positive changes fill everyone with strength. The epidemic will not disappear as quickly as the April snow we experienced last week. But as slowly and surely as this spring is awakening, the world will also eventually return to its usual course.