Coronavirus update, April 2, 2021: as Covid recedes in the Czech Republic, officials urge caution over Easter
The gradual return to school could be impeded by a deteriorating epidemiological situation.
Czech primary school lower graders could return to classroom as early as April 12
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On the Wednesday after Easter, the government will announce whether primary schools will re-open in all districts.
Czech Republic resumes online population census after technical error
The online version of the Czech Republic's 2021 population census is now functioning after a technical error in the online form was resolved
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for March 28, 2021
Prague police detain aggressive protesters who attacked officer, people pay last respects to Lidice survivor, and more headlines from this weekend
Joe Biden's EU summit speech very impressive, says Czech PM
The U.S. President's speech at Thursday's EU video summit was "very impressive", Czech PM Andrej Babiš told journalists
Czech census begins, but online form is currently unavailable
The Czech census has started as of this morning, but the online form currently delivers an error message.
Czech government extends state of emergency through April 11
Current restrictions will remain in place through at least that date, according to Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for March 22, 2021
Czechs observe a minute of silence for COVID deaths today, police break up parties at closed Prague venues this weekend, and spring temps on their way.
Czech government to seek extension of state of emergency through at least April 11
According to Deputy PM Jan Hamáček, the Czech cabinet has agreed on the need to extend the current state of emergency by at least two weeks.
Lány Castle park to reopen to the public from Easter
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Closed since October, the park by the residence of the Czech president will reopen to the public from April 2.
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for March 21, 2021
Pilgrimage to honor St. Ludmila, Klaus calls for parties to unite, and more top headlines from this weekend.
Poland, Cyprus elevated to 'very high risk' on Czech COVID-19 travel map
Additionally, Denmark and Norway will be elevated to 'high risk' on the new map, valid from Monday, March 22.
Slavia Prague files criminal complaint against Glasgow player after alleged assault
The Prague football team alleges that Glen Kamara attacked Ondřej Kúdela following a match on Thursday.
Czech Republic to receive tens of thousands of Johnson & Johnson vaccines in April
The vaccine, newly approved by the European Medicines Agency, will begin distribution in Europe from April 16.
AstraZeneca to cut vaccine deliveries to Czech Republic by 40%
The company will significantly reduce the number of vaccines sent to the Czech Republic over the upcoming weeks.
Hungary, Sweden listed as 'very high risk' on latest Czech COVID-19 travel map
Travel restrictions from Hungary and Sweden to the Czech Republic will be slightly tightened as of Monday, March 15.
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for March 14, 2021
Babiš says EU should distribute vaccines based on population, AstraZeneca to cut deliveries, and more top headlines from this weekend.
