16 March 2020 – Border with Italy not closed to freight whose final destination is Slovenia

This item is sourced from the CCCSL: CSH Covid-19 Control Strategies List co-ordinated by the Complexity Science Hub Vienna, Austria. We are in the process of gathering further information and aligning taxonomies for these items.

Intervention Categories: Social and physical distancing measures; Adapting or closing offices, businesses, institutions, and operations; Gatherings, businesses, and services; International relations; International trade and travel
Level of Jurisdiction: National

Overview: Given the epidemiological situation, we have now entered the second phase. We must limit social contact to the greatest possible extent to stem the spread of coronavirus infections in the most effective way and to keep the health system operational. There is no ban on freight traffic from Italy to Slovenia for the transport of postal items, protective equipment and medical supplies, medicines and philanthropic assistance. The border with Italy can also be crossed by freight shipments whose ultimate destination is Slovenia.
Full details here: https://www.gov.si/en/news/2020-03-13-restrictions-aim-to-prevent-the-virus-from-spreading-rapidly-and-to-keep-the-health-system-operational/