Coronavirus update, May 20, 2021: Serbia ready to donate 100,000 vaccines to the Czech Republic
New Covid cases fell below 1,000 on a weekday for the first time since Sept. 7, the number of tests covered by insurance may drop to two per month.
Coronavirus update, May 19, 2021: Czech Republic opens its first drive-in vaccination site
Plus: The health ministry has dismissed its Covid advisory body, school clubs can take place indoors, and Czech Republic may not reach vaccination goals.
Coronavirus update, May 18, 2021: Hotels can reopen for tourists starting May 24
Another wave of relaxations will come next week, with increased capacity at events and more people allowed at gyms.
Coronavirus update, May 17, 2021: Here's what is changing in the Czech Republic today
The next wave of relaxations are here but in most cases visitors to restaurants, gyms, or events will need to be tested, vaccinated, or recovered.
Restaurants not required to monitor guest Covid status, says Czech Deputy PM
While outdoor areas of restaurants will be able to open from Monday, the venues themselves will not be responsible for their patrons' Covid status
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for May 16, 2021
Saturday Covid-19 total hits 36-week low, hundreds participate in Navalis Festival in Prague, and more headlines from this weekend
Coronavirus update, May 14, 2021: Outdoor pools set to reopen May 31, indoor pools two weeks later
The govt. will set definitive rules for restaurant gardens today, plus an agreement with neighboring countries over vaccination certificates is reached.
Coronavirus update, May 13, 2021: Foreign vaccination certificates won’t be recognized
Proof of vaccination will be needed for travel and more but for now the Czech Republic won't recognize Covid vaccinations carried out in other countries.
Coronavirus update, May 12, 2021: One-quarter of Czechs have at least one jab, one-tenth have both
The Czech Republic is slightly behind the EU total of 27 percent of people having at least one vaccination shot.
Coronavirus update, May 11, 2021: Outdoor seating, open-air events, and fitness centers to reopen
May 17 will see a new wave of reopenings, hotels could reopen on May 24; plus vaccination opens for people 40 and over next week.
Czechs living in the UK petition Health Ministry to ease travel restrictions
An online petition urging the Czech Health Ministry to lower the risk status of the UK has collected hundreds of signatures from Czechs living abroad
Vaccine registration to open for those over 16 in early June, says Czech Health Minister
Access to travel and cultural and sporting events should be enough motivation for young people to get vaccinated, according to Petr Arenberger.
Coronavirus update, May 7, 2021: Czech Republic falls into 'better half' of overall EU rankings for Covid cases
The Czech Republic set a daily record of over 81,000 vaccinated Thursday and remains 15th in the EU for new cases, but eighth in overall deaths.
Coronavirus update, May 6, 2021: Vaccination registration to open for ages 45 and over next week
The pace of vaccinations has been picking up, with almost 77,000 doses given out yesterday, the second-most for a single day.
A comprehensive guide to vaccination in the Czech Republic: updated Sept. 14, 2021
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We've compiled key information about how, where, and when you can get vaccinated in the Czech Republic.
Coronavirus update, May 5, 2021: Prague pilot concert to welcome 2,500 vaccinated or tested spectators
The free outdoor concert at Výstaviště aims to prove that large cultural events can be safe if precautions are followed.
Coronavirus update, May 4, 2021: Czech Republic relaxing more restrictions but culture left behind
Culture minister says that the rules for events are unfairly stricter than for other sectors, and other countries are already more lenient.
