Czech Republic coronavirus updates, September 3: new daily record set with 650 COVID-19 cases
New lockdown measures are likely to be taken due to the rapid rise in new cases, especially in Prague, says Czech Health Minister Adam Vojtěch.
Czech Chief Hygienist positive for COVID-19; Health Minister quarantined ahead of testing
Czech Chief Hygienist Jarmila Rážová has tested positive for COVID-19, and officials she has been in contact with await testing themselves
Face masks are now required at Prague's airport and train stations, hygienists announce
Prague's Václav Havel Airport tests about 400 people for COVID-19 per day, and an average of 4 people test positive
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, September 1: 257 new cases as schools re-open across the country
Schools are re-opening across the Czech Republic today, and many will conduct regular classes for the first time since March
Czech Health Ministry loosens restrictions for mass events, but face masks are required indoors
Organizers of indoor and outdoor events will now be able to fill 50% of the seats that were previously empty due to participant limits
These activities have the highest risk of COVID-19 transmission, according to Czech Smart Quarantine data
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Going to bars, music clubs, concerts and large parties carries the highest risk of COVID-19 transmission, according to Czech health officials
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, August 31: 274 new cases, Hungary closes borders to non-residents
In education news, school starts on Tuesday for most Czech children, though things will be different this time around due to COVID-19
Prague turns medium-risk orange in latest regional risk map from Czech Health Ministry
The change does not bring any additional requirements, though Health Minister Adam Vojtěch recommends wearing face masks in Prague schools
Czech Republic to have COVID-19 vaccines for all by mid-2021, says epidemiologist Prymula
By mid-2021, the country expects to have enough COVID-19 vaccines for all who request it
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, August 28: 352 new cases, quarantine needed for UK travel
From Saturday, the UK will place the Czech Republic on its list of risk areas, requiring quarantine for incoming travelers
Czech Republic, Switzerland, Jamaica added to Britain's quarantine list as of Saturday
Travelers returning from the Czech Republic will need to self-isolate for 14 days from Saturday
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, August 27: 399 new cases, second-highest increase to date
The vast majority of active cases are mild, with 2.5% requiring hospitalization compared to 10% in April and May
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, August 26: 367 new cases, third-highest daily increase yet
In the past three workdays, the country saw more than 1,100 new cases, which is a higher pace of rise than in March and April
One of the world's first COVID-19 vaccines is set to be manufactured in the Czech Republic
One billion doses of a new COVID-19 vaccine from Novavax is set to be produced at a facility outside of Prague from early next year
Most people catch COVID-19 from family members, says chief Czech hygienist
New cases have been connected to parties, children's summer camps, weddings, and sports clubs, says Jarmila Rážová
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, August 25: 260 new cases, face masks from next week
From next week, face masks will be mandatory in all public transport vehicles, public offices, and indoor events with more than 100 people
