Slovenia has become the first European country to proclaim an end to the coronavirus epidemic at home.<br />''<br />''The government today said, the COVID-19 spread is under control and there is no longer a need for extraordinary health measures.<br />''Prime Minister Janez Jansa said, today Slovenia has the best epidemic situation in Europe, which enables us to call off the general epidemic.<br />''<br />''The government says, EU residents are free to cross into Slovenia from Austria, Italy and Hungary at predetermined checkpoints, meanwhile most non-EU nationals will have to undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine.<br />''<br />''Meanwhile, public gatherings remain banned while social distancing rules and mask-wearing remain mandatory in public spaces.<br />''Earlier this week, the government said, some shopping centres and hotels would be allowed to reopen next week.<br />''The first coronavirus case in Slovenia was recorded on March 4, a returnee from neighboring Italy. The nationwide epidemic was proclaimed on March 12.<br />''<br />''By May 13, there were 1,467 confirmed cases and 103 deaths in the country.<br />''<br />''<br />