Breaking: Czech Republic returning to fourth risk level, restaurants closing, shops will stay open
The new restrictions take effect from Friday; schools will close for Christmas break early and free antigen testing begins Wednesday.
Czech morning news in brief: Top stories for Dec. 14, 2020
A Monday govt. meeting will decide the next moves for anti-COVID restrictions while the weekend saw large crowds descend on Old Town
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Dec. 14: Return to partial lockdown, expedited testing date on the table today
On Monday, the Czech government will discuss a return to the fourth-degree risk level and a re-closure of restaurants and hotels
Hamáček: Czech Republic should move to fourth PES level by Wednesday
The Czech Interior Minister recommends tightening anti-COVID-19 measures as soon as possible
Prague theaters to remain closed until at least March 2021
Regardless of the COVID-19 epidemic situation, theaters in Prague have agreed with the city to remain closed through the next three months
Poll: More than half of Czechs support blanket COVID-19 vaccination
52% of Czechs said they were in favor of blanket vaccination against coronavirus, according to a STEM poll conducted earlier this month
Czech drivers risk fines for taking a Saxony shortcut, warns Foreign Ministry
German police have reportedly been issuing fines of €150 to Czech drivers in Saxony, though transit though the region should still be allowed
Czech PES score rises to 69 on Saturday as tightened measures loom
Health Minister Jan Blatný will recommend raising the PES level to 4 on Monday, which would result in the closure of restaurants and other measures
No more coffee to go: Czech Republic bans sale of all take-away beverages
"This is no error," Czech Health Minister Jan Blatný told journalists, though confusion over how restaurants will handle the new measure remains
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Dec. 11: Schools may extend holidays, Blatny mulls tighter restrictions
Officials are considering an extension of school holidays, but some are already adding vacation time due to the spread of COVID-19.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Dec. 10: cases continue to rise, deaths reach 9,226
Got. extends state of emergency, medical students back at school, PES level could increase in coming days.
Czech morning news in brief: Top stories for Dec. 10, 2020
Govt. extends state of emergency, big fines for businesses violating COVID restrictions, first child dies from COVID, Slovakia locks down again.
Czech government approves state of emergency extension
After hours of debate, the communists join with the minority government to push through the vote.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Dec. 9: plans to extend the state of emergency, Prymula warns of peak after holidays
Czech government officials plan to request another extension of the state of emergency today.
Forget shopping in Germany – Bavaria off limits to those coming from Czech Republic
Starting Wednesday, the German government is tightening COVID-19 measures regarding cross-border traffic.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Dec. 8: restaurant opening hours reduced, no shopping in Germany
COVID death-toll passes 9,000, restaurants and pubs must close early, govt. plans to extend state of emergency.
School, university openings a COVID 'time bomb' – experts warn
More high school and university students return to class today, but with the PES level going up, how long will they be allowed to stay?