Respirators may also become mandatory in the workplace, says Czech hygienist
Along with shops and public transport vehicles, the Czech government may also make respirators mandatory in offices and workplaces.
Coronavirus update, Feb.19, 2021: Over 10,000 new cases in the Czech Republic for third day in a row
Amid the rapidly spreading number of infections, lawmakers will meet today to discuss the reopening of shops as early as Monday.
Coronavirus update, Feb. 18, 2021: Five Czech regions may soon have no free hospital beds
More than 10,000 new COVID infections were detected on Wednesday and new cases per 100,000 inhabitants are on the rise.
Coronavirus update, Feb. 17, 2021: Govt. to discuss reopening shops under strict conditions
The Czech Republic currently has the most new cases since Jan. 8 and an almost record high number of hospitalizations.
Coronavirus update, Feb. 16, 2021: Older students could soon return to school with antigen testing
Number of ICU beds at critical level due to British variant, people over 70 years can apply for vaccination on March 1.
Breaking: Czech government declares new state of emergency, shops and services to remain closed
After meeting with regional governors, the Czech govt. has declared a new state of emergency which will take effect when the previous one ends.
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for Feb. 14, 2021
State of emergency talks to continue Sunday, protests against government measures in Prague and Brno, and more top headlines from this weekend.
Czech regions split on decision to request new state of emergency
Regional governors are not united in asking the government to declare a new state of emergency; talks will continue today
Healthcare workers are now the only Czech commuters permitted to enter Germany
From Sunday, the only regular Czech commuters permitted entry to Germany will be healthcare workers, with an exception for agricultural workers in Saxony.
UPDATE: The Czech Republic's state of emergency does not end on Sunday
Current restrictions will continue over at least the next two weeks as the Czech government has declared a new state of emergency.
Czech PM: regional governors must request new state of emergency
According to Andrej Babiš, the Czech government cannot bypass the Chamber of Deputies and declare a new state of emergency on its own.
End of state of emergency does not mean end of lockdown, says Prague mayor
Most restrictive measures will remain in effect after the Czech state of emergency expires this weekend, says Zdeněk Hřib.
Coronavirus update, Feb. 12, 2021: State of emergency in the Czech Republic to end on Sunday
What this means for the relaxing of measures and is yet to be decided; a govt. meeting will be held Friday afternoon.
People traveling to the UK will require two COVID tests once in quarantine
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The new measures for traveling into the U.K. will come into force on Monday.
Coronavirus update, Feb. 11, 2021: Govt. restricts movement between several Czech regions
Czech officials have just announced a travel ban in and out of Cheb, Sokolov, and Trutnov due to soaring infection rates.
Sledding and skiing in Prague: What is allowed and where can you go?
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Record snowfall has led to a flurry of outdoor fun across Prague's public parks; learn the rules for safely participating in winter activties during COVID.
Coronavirus update, Feb. 10, 2021: Czech Republic sees over 10,000 new cases Tuesday
Lower house of Parliament will discuss state of emergency Thursday morning; Moderna vaccine delayed and amount reduced.
