Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Nov. 13: R number at 0.8 as cases continue to drop, death toll now at 5,755
Most of the infected have mild symptoms of the disease, and 1,120 people are hospitalized with serious symptoms.
The Czech 'R' number has finally fallen to 0.8 – now what?
"If the average reproduction number per week is reduced to 0.8, the restrictions will be relaxed," Prime Minister Babiš said exactly one month ago.
Putin aide: Prague’s Konev statue should be returned to original location, not Russia
The fate of the bronze statue has been at the center of diplomatic row since it was removed in April.
Yes! There WILL be Czech Christmas markets and outdoor festivities this year
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While Prague's largest Christmas markets have been cancelled, smaller local markets and festivities in other cities may still take place.
Czech epidemiologists: Forget about New Year's Eve parties, Christmas visits this year
According to Czech experts, restaurants and large shopping centers should remain closed until 2021, holiday visits limited.
Warehouse and logistics companies hunt for part-time Christmas workers amid coronavirus shortage
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According to a survey companies are searching for workers to cover the busy Christmas period as COVID causes travel restrictions and staff to quarantine.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Nov. 12: 7,000 fewer cases than a week ago, death toll now stands at 5,570
As of Wednesday, there were 8,925 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the Czech Republic, nearly 7,000 less than a week ago.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Nov. 12, 2020
President Zeman signs off on support for entrepreneurs, Czech spas set up beds for COVID patients, foggy days ahead
Shuttered stages: Prague city-operated theaters closed until 2021
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The city is encouraging theater companies to present productions online and to prepare for next year's season.
Breaking: First and second graders will return to school next week
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Teaching will take place under strict epidemiological measures with masks required in all classrooms.
'It's like having a serious hangover' say test subjects given Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine
More than 43,500 people in six countries took part in the phase three vaccine trials.
Crisis Chief Hamáček calls for extending Czech state of emergency
When will it end? Czech government to debate possible lifting of lockdown measures.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Nov. 11, 2020
Czech government likely to extend state of emergency, British aid workers arrive, and freedom and democracy day goes online
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Nov. 11: Cases drop below 30 percent as death toll reaches 5,323
Officials recorded a lower number of new coronavirus cases, government to debate loosening lockdown restrictions.
Czechs flee pandemic lockdown, set out on vacation
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Egypt, Tunisia or Zanzibar are just three of the places where Czech residents have opted to travel after getting their negative COVID-19 tests
Czech government wants 2 million doses of new Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine
According to Health Minister, first vaccines may reach the Czech Republic in the first three months of next year.
Impact of pandemic empties Czech food banks, nationwide collection set for November 21
In some regions, food banks have seen a 50 percent increase in clients due to the state of emergency imposed by the government.
