Coronavirus update, May 3, 2021: Czech Republic sees nationwide relaxation of some restrictions today
Monday sees the return of more students to school and the reopening of self-care services nationwide and museums across several regions.
Poland, Hungary, and Slovenia upgraded in new Czech Covid-19 travel map
Estonia will also move from dark red to red in the latest map detailing the Czech Republic's international travel restrictions.
More than one million Czech residents now fully vaccinated against Covid-19
The number of people fully vaccinated in the Czech Republic crossed one million this weekend; more than three million doses have been given in total.
Coronavirus update, April 30, 2021: All shops to reopen May 10, restaurant gardens could follow a week later
Upper grades of primary school will start rotating in Prague and six other regions on May 3, Covid testing in lower grades cut to once a week.
Coronavirus update, April 29, 2021: Over 3M vaccine doses given, number of hospitalized sees large drop
Over 100,000 people between 55 and 59 registered for vaccination on the first day of eligibility, vaccinations for people over 16 could start in July.
Coronavirus update, April 28, 2021: State has no more Covid tests for schools due to canceled tender
Antigen tests will run out on May 7, and it is uncertain if more can be purchased in time, according to the Health Ministry.
Coronavirus update, April 27, 2021: Czech govt. postpones decision to reopen shops
While hairdressers and spas can open from May 3, the reopening of shops will continue to be debated on Thursday.
Coronavirus update, April 26, 2021: Vaccination may start for people over 55 on Wednesday
The govt. today will clarify its plan to open stores and some services on May 3, practical teaching starts in secondary schools and universities.
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Bulgaria, Lithuania, and Iceland change color in new Czech travel map
Bulgaria moves to high risk red and Lithuania to very high risk dark red in the latest map detailing Czech Covid-19 travel restrictions
Coronavirus update, April 23, 2021: Czech govt. unveils plan to restart 'normal life,' from May 3
Shops and selected services should reopen in less than ten days depending on the numbers of newly infected per 100,000.
Shops and some services should open May 3, rules for other relaxation 'packages' outlined
The govt. has set up six rule relaxation ‘packages’ that will be triggered by a drop in the number of newly infected people per 100,000.
Coronavirus update, April 22, 2021: Health Ministry to propose six waves for relaxing restrictions
The outdoor gardens of restaurants would be in the fifth wave and indoor seating in the sixth, but only with a Covid test.
Coronavirus update, April 21, 2021: Health minister says shops will open by May 3 at the latest
Czech doctors will start receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine today, poll finds Czechs less cautious about Covid, and anti-testing principal fired.
Coronavirus update, April 20, 2021: Govt. to discuss relaxing rules for shops and services on Thursday
Kindergartens in some regions will fully reopen without testing, vaccination for people over 60 to start on Friday.
Coronavirus update, April 19, 2021: Czech PM says relaxation of more restrictions possible this month
If vaccinations continue on track and Covid spread slows, relaxation of restrictions could take place April 26, with sports and children a priority.
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for April 18, 2021
Controversy surrounds Russian involvement in 2014 explosion, Covid-19 cases on the decline, and more top headlines from this weekend.
No concerts even with negative Covid-19 test, says Czech Health Minister
A planned event next week at Prague's Lucerna concert hall will not take place, Petr Arenberger told journalists yesterday.
