Coronavirus update, Aug. 9, 2021: Pandemic spreading exponentially again in Czech Republic for second day
Plus: Decision on Covid antibodies due by end of August, Babiš says more mobile vaccination teams will start, EU catches up with US in vaccinations.
This Czech company is one of the world's first to offer online Covid-19 testing
Through an home test kit and video call with a healthcare professional, this website offers an officially documented test that can be used for travel.
Hundreds participate in Reclaim Pride march through central Prague
The Reclaim Pride march on Saturday afternoon promoted equal LGBTQ+ rights, and protested how mainstream other Pride events have become.
Activists paint white crosses at Czech Prime Minister's promotional event
Andrej Babiš gave away ice cream and signed copies of his new book surrounded by white crosses symbolizing those who had died during the pandemic.
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for Aug. 8, 2021
Czech Republic celebrates most successful Summer Olympics in its history, 47th annual Summer Film School starts, and more top headlines from this weekend.
Czech javelin throwers win two more medals at Tokyo Olympic Games
Jakub Vadlejch took silver and Vítězslav Veselý won bronze at the men's javelin throw today, bringing the Czech medal count up to 11.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Central Bohemia tonight
The CHMI has issued a high degree of alert for severe thunderstorms and flash floods in Prague and surroundings from 7 p.m. tonight.
Estonia, Iceland turn red on new Czech Covid-19 travel map
Denmark and Luxembourg have gone from red to orange in the new map, which goes into effect from Monday.
Czech Republic to send firefighters, vehicles to help combat wildfires in Greece
The Czech Republic will send 36 firefighters and 15 fire engines to help combat extensive wildfires near Athens which have claimed two lives.
Prague’s delivery bike depot named one of Europe’s top three zero-emission environmental projects
The depot for electric bikes, operating since November 2020, helps to reduce the number of delivery trucks on Prague's streets
5 million people fully vaccinated in the Czech Republic since the end of 2020
In total, about 47 percent of the population has completed vaccination, far short of the 85 percent needed for herd immunity.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for Aug. 6, 2021
Canoeist Martin Fuksa reaches Olympic semifinals, retail sales back to pre-pandemic levels, and critically endangered turtles can be seen at Prague Zoo.
Coronavirus update, Aug. 6, 2021: Moderna claims its vaccine is 93 percent effective after six months
Plus: Johnson & Johnson won’t supply vaccine next week, vaccination lottery has ended, principals say Education Ministry guidelines are unfeasible.
Prague's Vyšehrad Tunnel to close for three weeks, but you can use a free boat or bike instead
Tram tracks along the stretch of the Vltava waterfront will be repaired starting Aug. 7 for the first time in 13 years.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for Aug. 5, 2021
Czechs win bronze in men’s kayak at Olympics, UNESCO listing sought for handmade glass, German media critical of Czech rail infrastructure.
Coronavirus update, Aug. 5, 2021: Health Ministry to decide on third jab by end of August
Plus: O2 universum now offering walk-in vaccination, EU to buy Novavax vaccine, GPs could soon vaccinate children with Moderna
Over 42,000 Covid vaccine doses applied to people without registration since mid-July
The center at the Westfield Chodov mall accounts for almost half of the walk-in vaccinations nationwide.
