Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for June 6, 2021
Lowest Saturday rise in Covid-19 cases since last August, Prague to Split bike challenge begins, and more top headlines from this weekend.
Czech Republic receives additional 41,000 Pfizer vaccines from Hungary
The vaccines will be given to the O2 Universum Center in Prague, where up to 7,000 vaccines will be administered per day.
Coronavirus update, June 4, 2021: Foreigners with private insurance should soon be vaccinated
Plus: Hungary to deliver promised vaccine doses today, no Covid-related deaths reported Thursday, and multiplexes will reopen.
Coronavirus update, June 3, 2021: Over 1.5 million people now fully vaccinated in the Czech Republic
Plus: Vaccination opens at midnight for people 16 to 29, court rules closure of schools and kindergartens in April was illegal.
Coronavirus update, June 2, 2021: Prague's Thomayer Hospital to launch vaccination for self-payers on July 1
Plus: Vaccination certificates to be available for foreigners from June 7, Central Bohemia plans to set vaccination record in 24-hour marathon.
Coronavirus update, June 1, 2021: Certificates of vaccination, test, or Covid can now be downloaded
Plus: Covid vaccine donated by Serbia arrive in Prague, govt. approves new draft amendment to allow EU Covid passports.
Coronavirus update, May 31, 2021: Inside dining, pools, saunas, more reopen in Czech Republic today
Plus: Fewest new Covid cases since Aug. 2, and health minister Vojtěch plans blanket PCR testing at schools as of September.
Covid-19 vaccine registration to open to Czech residents over 16 from June 4
Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has confirmed that vaccine registration will open to the 16-29 age group as of Friday, June 4.
Coronavirus update, May 28, 2021: Czech Republic finally reaches goal of 100,000 vaccinations per day
Plus: Restaurant interiors to open on Monday and large vaccination centers to operate until at least August.
Custody questions during Covid: Know your rights in the Czech Republic
How to navigate the already tricky terrain of shared custody, visitation rights, and child support in the Czech Republic during Covid.
Coronavirus update, May 27, 2021: Covid passports are top priority for new health minister
Plus: Vojtěch tells Zeman Sputnik is a non-issue, foreign minister says Czech Covid passport will be ready by July 1.
Coronavirus update, May 26, 2021: Vojtěch returns to 'calm the situation' and resolve the Covid pandemic
Plus: PM says Czech Republic should acknowledge foreign vaccinations, children 12 and older may be vaccinated as soon as the EMA approves it.
Coronavirus update, May 25, 2021: Eat inside and swim outside – Czech govt. confirms more reopenings
Plus: choirs will be able to sing again, conventions and meetings can take place, and up to 150 people can meet outside for celebrations.
Coronavirus update, May 24, 2021: Here's what changes from today in the Czech Republic
Theaters and cinemas reopen, more people go to the gym, and all schools end rotation; restaurant interiors could reopen June 14.
Negative Covid-19 test no longer required three weeks after first vaccine dose
While only complete vaccination has been recognized to date, a negative test will no longer be needed after 22 days, according to Petr Arenberger
Czech government drafts bill in preparation of EU Covid passports
The bill, which deals with the issuance of certificates proving Covid-19 status, will be debated by Czech parliament next week.
Croatia, Netherlands change color in latest Czech Covid-19 travel map
Romania has also been upgraded to medium risk in the latest version of the Health Ministry's travel map, valid from Monday.
