Slovenia confirms 3 bln euro package to help overcome coronavirus

The Slovenian parliament on Thursday passed legislation in the value of about 3 billion euros ($3.25 billion) or 6% of GDP to help citizens and companies overcome the consequences of the coronavirus epidemic.

Slovenia, an Alpine state of 2 million people, has so far confirmed 897 cases of coronavirus, and 16 people have died. (Reporting By Marja Novak Editing by Chris Reese)