Coronavirus update, March 22, 2021: Lowest number of new COVID cases since mid-December
Hamáček says restrictions have been effective, Prague and suburbs to be seen as single district, EU official says bloc doesn’t need Russian vaccine.
Czech government to seek extension of state of emergency through at least April 11
According to Deputy PM Jan Hamáček, the Czech cabinet has agreed on the need to extend the current state of emergency by at least two weeks.
Czech Republic to remember first COVID-19-related death with minute of silence
On Monday, March 22, bells will ring at noon to mark the anniversary of the first death from COVID-19 in the country; the Petřín tower will also go dark.
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for March 21, 2021
Pilgrimage to honor St. Ludmila, Klaus calls for parties to unite, and more top headlines from this weekend.
Poland, Cyprus elevated to 'very high risk' on Czech COVID-19 travel map
Additionally, Denmark and Norway will be elevated to 'high risk' on the new map, valid from Monday, March 22.
Czech Republic to receive tens of thousands of Johnson & Johnson vaccines in April
The vaccine, newly approved by the European Medicines Agency, will begin distribution in Europe from April 16.
Czech culture at home: 5 tips for what to stream, eat, and read this weekend, March 19–21, 2021
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Explore the 'zoo' in more ways than one, dig into a St. Patrick's Day feast, and spin a Grammy-nominated record feat. a Czech conductor.
Coronavirus update, March 19, 2021: Restrictions likely to be in place until Easter, with minor changes
The govt. extended restrictions to March 28 and will seek to extend them further when there is a new state of emergency.
Coronavirus update, March 18, 2021: Czech health minister compares maskless people to 'drunken drivers'
The government will meet Thursday evening to discuss further measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus.
Coronavirus update, March 17, 2021: Czech government to discuss possibility of reopening schools
Longer interval between doses considered, one-third of Czechs against COVID vaccination, and EC could propose vaccination passports today.
Coronavirus update, March 16, 2021: city plans to open vaccination point at Prague Congress Center
No significant easing of rules planned for Easter, govt. approves antigen testing for small firms, Prague mayor complains about unused vaccines.
Sláinte! Virtual craic in Prague means food, music, and Petřín in green
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St. Patrick's Day events in the Czech Republic have moved online again this year; here's your guide to celebrating from home.
Coronavirus update, March 15, 2021: lowest Sunday number of new COVID cases since mid-February
Vaccinations to reach 100,000 per day after Easter, COVID testing in firms may be twice weekly, small firms could start testing March 22.
AstraZeneca to cut vaccine deliveries to Czech Republic by 40%
The company will significantly reduce the number of vaccines sent to the Czech Republic over the upcoming weeks.
Video: Prague Mayor hands out respirators and candy in city center
On a walk around Prague, Zdeněk Hřib gave respirator to people who were not wearing one, and a little treat to everyone who was
Hungary, Sweden listed as 'very high risk' on latest Czech COVID-19 travel map
Travel restrictions from Hungary and Sweden to the Czech Republic will be slightly tightened as of Monday, March 15.
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for March 14, 2021
Babiš says EU should distribute vaccines based on population, AstraZeneca to cut deliveries, and more top headlines from this weekend.
