Czech interest in COVID-19 vaccination is on the rise
58% of Czechs said they were willing to get vaccinated in a recent poll, up from around 40% last month
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for Jan. 24, 2021
National Theatre to celebrate Mozart's birthday without an audience, interest in respirators soars, and more top headlines from this weekend
Going to Czech cultural events might soon be possible – with a negative COVID-19 test
According to Czech Deputy PM Karel Havlíček, new changes in the PES system would allow for certain activities if participants provide a COVID-19 test
Germany places Czech Republic on list of high-risk regions for COVID-19
From midnight tonight, cross-border commuters regularly travelling to Bavaria will need a new COVID-19 test every 48 hours
New PES index allows in-class learning at risk level five: so when will Czech schools reopen?
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The change was approved by lawmakers today, however, an exact date for when children can return has not yet been set.
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Report: Czech mortality rate massively increased in 2020 amid COVID pandemic
Statisticians didn't release the reasons for the higher death rate, but the COVID pandemic was likely one of the contributing factors.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 22, 2021
Germany adds Czech Republic to high-risk COVID list, skirmish breaks out at Czech Parliament and a snowy sculpture you have to see!
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 21, 2021
New quotas to be implemented for Czech shops, Prague Airport sees huge drop in passengers, and eRouška app gets an update.
Coronavirus update, Jan. 21, 2021: Czech officials to discuss state of emergency extension today
Officials say they may make respirators mandatory in shops and transport; the country is also seeking fast vaccine approval.
Czech government considering mandatory respirators in shops and public transport
Following a Wednesday afternoon meeting of the Central Crisis Staff, deputy PM Hamáček says 'no reason to loosen restrictions.'
Czech government's handy new online tool helps calculate benefits owed due to COVID
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A new website has also launched to help small business owners and the self-employed find support programs.
Czech politics goes to dogs: anti-PES restauranteurs to form political party focused on re-opening pubs
The group said in a press conference on Tuesday their political movement is a response to COVID restrictions.
Coronavirus update, Jan. 20, 2021: Co-author of PES index calls for sixth level due to British mutation
1.3 percent of the population has been vaccinated in the Czech Republic so far; President Zeman to receive vaccination today.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 20, 2021
Merkel-Babiš talks outline plan for commuters, top Czech politician resigns, and a Prague icon gains monumental recognition.
Travel rules change this week: several new countries move to red on Czech traffic-light map
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As of Monday COVID tests are now required from Hungary, Malta and several other spots; here's the latest update to the map.
A Czech company has developed the world's first nanofiber FFP3 respirator
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Pardam Nano4fibers said the mask's increased resistance to humidity means it can be used to protect against bacteria for several days.
Coronavirus update, Jan. 19, 2021: Stationery shops can reopen Tuesday, but schools will remain closed
The Czech government has also requested an extension of the emergency state until Feb. 21 due to highly contagious UK strain.
