Slovakia extends COVID-19 restrictions amid infection surge

Slovakia has extended tight coronavirus restrictions to more parts of the country as the latest surge of infections intensifies

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia -- Slovakia extended tight coronavirus restrictions to more parts of the country on Monday as the latest surge of infections intensified.

The number of counties affected by the measures doubled in just one week, from five to 10. They are mostly located in northern Slovakia, on or near the border with Poland and the Czech Republic.

Slovakia has 79 counties.

The measures include the closure of hotels, bars and restaurants, with people only allowed to buy meals at takeout windows. Fitness, wellness and aquatic centers also have been closed.