Respirators may also become mandatory in the workplace, says Czech hygienist
Along with shops and public transport vehicles, the Czech government may also make respirators mandatory in offices and workplaces.
Czech shops to remain closed; respirators to become mandatory in transport and stores
The govt. has announced that, from Monday, respirators, not cloth masks, must be worn in transport and shops.
Coronavirus update, Feb.19, 2021: Over 10,000 new cases in the Czech Republic for third day in a row
Amid the rapidly spreading number of infections, lawmakers will meet today to discuss the reopening of shops as early as Monday.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Feb. 19, 2021
Babiš breaks with Prymula due to football match, ING ending its Czech retail banking, Regiojet plans summer trains to Croatia
Big mistake or psychological break? Czech govt. remains divided on next steps for COVID restrictions
Czech PM Babiš believes relaxing the rules is a mistake while trade minister Karel Havlíček has proposed reopening shops.
New travel restrictions to Canada will be in place from next week
New rules around testing and hotel quarantining are coming into effect for air and land travelers headed to Canada.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Feb. 18, 2021
Most wellness centers may close, Muchová out at the Australian Open, UNESCO-listed garden in ownership dispute, and Chinese Embassy rebukes Duka.
Coronavirus update, Feb. 18, 2021: Five Czech regions may soon have no free hospital beds
More than 10,000 new COVID infections were detected on Wednesday and new cases per 100,000 inhabitants are on the rise.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Feb. 17, 2021
Czech Republic names Eurovision entry for 2021, Kellner eyes banks for $5 billion IPO for Cetin, Czechs biathlete takes gold at World Cup.
Coronavirus update, Feb. 17, 2021: Govt. to discuss reopening shops under strict conditions
The Czech Republic currently has the most new cases since Jan. 8 and an almost record high number of hospitalizations.
From the Ivy League to the Czech lands: a Canadian professor has an important lesson for expats
Dr. Bethany Butzer, a Canadian academic who traded Harvard for Prague has perfected the art of "achieving more by doing less."
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Feb. 16, 2021
Former Czech health minister headed to Finland, COVID compensation bonus approved, and a stunning Czech ice wall makes worldwide headlines.
Coronavirus update, Feb. 16, 2021: Older students could soon return to school with antigen testing
Number of ICU beds at critical level due to British variant, people over 70 years can apply for vaccination on March 1.
Czech automaker ŠKODA appoints first woman to its board of directors
The appointment of Maren Gräf as Board Member for Human Resources is a historic first for the company.
Coronavirus update, Feb. 15, 2021: trial COVID testing at Czech schools starts this week
Following the renewed state of emergency, the PES index remains at the highest level and the Czech Republic is negotiating independently with AstraZeneca.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Feb. 15, 2021
Germany widens travel exemptions, World Cup cross country races in Nové Město canceled, and Czechs spend more than ever on Valentine's Day this year.
Breaking: Czech government declares new state of emergency, shops and services to remain closed
After meeting with regional governors, the Czech govt. has declared a new state of emergency which will take effect when the previous one ends.