COVID-19 vaccine passport could help facilitate EU travel, says Czech Health Minister
According to Jan Blatný, while a COVID-19 vaccine will not be mandatory, it could make European travel much easier next year
Poll: Czechs are still afraid of COVID-19, but less cautious than in the spring
Compared to the spring, the percentage of Czechs who wear face masks, use disinfectants, and avoid crowds of people has decreased
Blatný's Christmas present to Czechs: Shops could open Nov. 30
The Czech Health Minister says stores could open for holiday shopping soon - but he does not think it is a good idea.
Culinary crash: Industry losing CZK 414 million a day due to government lockdown
Relaxed restrictions over the summer did not compensate for spring losses, more businesses on the brink of failure.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Nov. 20: New cases slow, number of patients in ICUs drop below 1,000
Thursday saw fewer new cases, deaths increase by 134 to 6,874, PES number at 62.
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Czech morning news in brief: Top stories for Nov. 20, 2020
Kids set to return to school, state of emergency extended, and other important updates.
Breaking: State of emergency prolonged in the Czech Republic
Following an eight-hour debate today, the Chamber of Deputies has agreed to extend the emergency state.
Students will return to school in two stages – not soon enough say parents and educators
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The anticipated change in PES number means children will return to school with masks, while the loosening of other measures could take effect Monday.
No Christmas gatherings or shopping for gifts, so say Czech PM and Health Minister
According to B&B (Babiš and Blatný), people should not have Christmas visits, or shop for gifts, to prevent further spread of Covid-19.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Nov. 19, 2020
State of emergency extension being discussed today, Deputy PM requests stores stay open on Sundays, and winter is on its way this weekend.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Nov. 19: Fewer in hospital, possible lifting of restrictions ahead
Number of patients hospitalized with Covid-19 the lowest since October 26, first and second graders return to school.
1,000 Czechs march in Prague, protest against anti-COVID restrictions
With flags, bells and whistles, demonstrators marched through the capital, speaking out against government’s anti-Covid lockdown restrictions.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Nov. 18: 4,246 new cases yesterday, death toll at 6,558
According to experts, the spread of the pandemic has slowed in the Czech Republic over the past week, as new positive tests are lower week-on-week.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Nov. 17, 2020
Several important updates have been made to the restrictions on travel and freedom of movement in the past 24 hours
Long lines ahead: Czech government limits number of people in shops
The latest restriction is part of the new anti-epidemic system presented by the Health Ministry on Friday.
Czech PES index at 70 for past five days, restrictions may start to ease
Today, the Health Ministry began publishing its PES risk assessment index which was unveiled last Friday.
Survey: Czechs say closing schools worst Covid-19 restriction, more than half oppose vaccination
Most respondents prefer reopening schools to the loosening of other restrictions.
