Czech Health Minister tests positive for Covid-19
A regularly updated article with all the latest developments related to the Covid-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic.
Prague launches Christmas vaccination campaign, new Covid-19 cases hit weekend record
A regularly updated for Nov.15-21 with all the latest developments related to the Covid-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic.
With tourism on the rebound, Prague can no longer afford to be a budget destination
Newly released data shows which tourist nationalities most visited Prague and the Czech Republic this summer and why tourism must change to survive.
Majority of Czechs rejecting home office – and respirators at work? No thanks
Despite the rise in Covid cases, there is no strong support of working from home or for respirators in the office.
Only PCR tests for Covid-19 will be accepted, says Czech Health Minister
A daily update with all the latest developments related to the Covid-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic for Nov. 8-14, 2021.
Czech Republic weekly coronavirus news for November 1–7, 2021
A regularly updated article with all the latest developments related to the Covid-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic.
How will the incoming Czech government confront the next wave of Covid?
The forthcoming change of government comes as Covid cases spiral and calls for new restrictions grow.
Coronavirus update, Oct. 22, 2021: Czech schools to test unvaccinated pupils in worst-hit districts
Plus: Unvaccinated teachers to wear respirators, renewed interest in walk-in vaccination, European Council calls for increased efforts to stop pandemic.
Coronavirus update, Oct. 21, 2021: Czech Republic to require restaurant checks and masks at work
Plus: Covid tests will no longer be free, quarantine time shortened, court rejects complaint about Covid antibody recognition.
Prague court overturns obligation to fill in passenger locator form
The measure, in place to help Czech authorities with tracing efforts, has been deemed in violation of human rights.
Coronavirus update, Oct. 19, 2021: Czech Republic reports more than 2,500 new cases in a single day
Plus: Over half of Covid hospitalized are over 65, health officers to do nationwide check on rules, EU has exported over 1 billion Covid vaccine doses.
Coronavirus update, Oct. 15, 2021: Czech PM announces new rules for PCR and antigen tests
Plus: Babiš finally gets third jab, quarantine time could be shortened, some people encounter trouble with Tečka app after third jab.
Coronavirus update, Oct. 6, 2021: New covid cases top 1,000 for the first time since May
Plus: Czech health minister says Covid rules won't tighten, experts predict 2,000 daily soon, in-car voting for quarantined Czechs begins.
Coronavirus update, Sept. 27, 2021: Covid testing could be waived for school trips
Foreign students are undergoing re-vaccination, free testing to continue through October, and the R number is on the rise.
Coronavirus update, Sept. 14, 2021: Czech population growth lowest in eight years due to Covid deaths
Plus: People should now be tested by their GP for Covid, Alpha variant nearly disappears in the Czech Republic, new cases and hospitalizations jump again.
Club season kick-off: Try out sports for free this weekend in Prague
The Wannado Festival is the largest recruitment event in the Czech Republic, aimed at getting children to sign up for sports clubs.
Czech Republic will cancel 'extreme-risk' countries on its Covid travel map
As of Sept. 1, black countries on the Czech Republic's Covid-risk travel map will move to dark red.