Hungary to donate 40,000 Covid-19 vaccines to the Czech Republic
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced that the country would join Austria and Slovenia in aiding the Czech Republic
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for April 4, 2021
New Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations on the decline, three young men drown in Moravia, and more headlines from this Easter weekend
Austria to donate 30,000 Covid-19 vaccines to Czech Republic
Chancellor Sebastian Kurz announced the step in solidarity after failed EU talks to improve vaccine distribution through member states.
Coronavirus update, April 2, 2021: as Covid recedes in the Czech Republic, officials urge caution over Easter
The gradual return to school could be impeded by a deteriorating epidemiological situation.
Coronavirus update, April 1, 2021: Blatný says Easter behavior could impact re-opening of schools
March sees record number of Covid-related deaths, court scraps Covid test for Czechs returning from abroad, 40 percent of Czechs over 70 now vaccinated.
Coronavirus update, March 31, 2021: Prague, Brno hospitals get first supply of Covid drug
Government council to discuss the plan to open schools, two more respirator production lines open in Prague.
Mobile app for vaccinated or tested people could allow a partial return to pubs and salons
A smart phone app would allow people to go to ‘safe establishments’ with other patrons who have been screened.
Coronavirus update, March 30, 2021: Second doses of Moderna and Pfizer to be given after 42 days
In other Covid-related news, all shops will close on Good Friday, and the Czech Republic reports its lowest number of new weekday cases since December.
Coronavirus update, March 29, 2021: Brno laboratory discovers new coronavirus mutation
Health officials say restrictions won't ease until emergency state ends, warn people not to gather for Easter; March death toll exceeds 5,000.
These 20 lesser-known Prague attractions are safe to visit during current restrictions
Just in time for spring, the City of Prague has launched an online guide to parks and other little-seen locales safe to visit during lockdown measures
Czech government extends state of emergency through April 11
Current restrictions will remain in place through at least that date, according to Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš.
Cottage visits and travel between districts may be allowed after Easter
The ban on movement may be eased after the holiday; the Czech government will also meet Friday to discuss the prolonged state of emergency.
Coronavirus update, March 26, 2021: Schools could reopen by mid-April, decision to be made before Easter
Lower house to discuss extending the state of emergency, PM Babiš promises to raise bonus for medical rescuers, new Covid cases among medical staff drop.
Coronavirus update, March 25, 2021: Czech health minister says lockdown rules may ease after Easter
Czechs over 65 may be vaccinated after Easter, Blatný says Johnson & Johnson vaccines will arrive in April, EU setting rules for Covid vaccine export.
The Czech Philharmonic’s March 25 online concert will benefit healthcare professionals
Beethoven’s Eroica symphony will raise funds for psychosocial support for heroic but overburdened hospital staff.
Coronavirus update, March 24, 2021: PES index drops to third degree after 108 days
Johnson & Johnson vaccine won't arrive in April, Prague and surroundings won’t be seen as a single district, ČSSD to back 30-day emergency extension.
Coronavirus update, March 23, 2021: COVID death toll crosses 25,000
Govt. to ask for 30-day extension of state of emergency, firms with up to 10 people to test for COVID, police to check on quarantine observance.