Prague and surroundings red in latest Czech COVID-19 traffic light map

Prague, Oct 2 (CTK) - The City of Prague, the Prague-West and Prague-East districts, and the Uherské Hradiště district in southeast Moravia are red in the latest traffic light map of the Czech Republic.

The red color indicates community transmission, or at high risk of COVID-19 infection, Health Minister Roman Prymula said at a press conference today.

Most Czech districts, 55 of 76, are orange (medium risk). The remaining 18 districts are green (low risk).

Until today, only the city of Prague was red.

Secondary schools in the yellow and red regions will close for two weeks as of Monday.

The following districts are green: České Budějovice, Český Krumlov, Jindřichův Hradec, Písek, Prachatice, Strakonice, Domažlice, Jablonec nad Nisou, Semily, Jičín, Trutnov, Žďár nad Sázavou, Jeseník, Bruntal, Tachov, Louny, Česká Lípa and Rychnov nad Kněžnou.

"The negative trend of the COVID-19 disease still continues in Prague," Prague public health officer Jarmila Razova said.

"The average daily rise in the past week is 430 cases, or 32 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. However, the positive cases are still mostly young people. The positive cases are also related mainly with schools and school activities related to free time."

Prymula said previously the map would have just one color soon, and therefore make little sense. He said the map may turn orange with some red areas or it might turn completely red.

To view the map, click here.