Ljubljana - Slovenia reported 838 new coronavirus infections for Monday, up by 33% in weekly comparison, in what continues to be a steady increase in Covid cases.

The total of patients treated for Covid-19 as their main condition in hospitals is at 37, including five in intensive care, shows data by the Health Ministry.

No Covid-related deaths were reported yesterday.

The National Institute of Public Health estimates that 5,213 people are actively infected in Slovenia, up by 1,316 on the same day a week ago.

The 14-day incidence rate per 100,000 of the population has risen to 245, and the 7-day average of new cases is at 439.