Czech Republic coronavirus updates, August 24: 135 new cases, negative COVID-19 test needed from Spain
On Friday, the Czech Republic broke a new record: the highest daily increase of coronavirus cases since the outbreak started in March.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, August 21: 247 new cases, government reverses mask measures
Despite previous reports, face masks will not be required in schools, shops, restaurants, hairdressers from September 1
Czech PM: Communication about face mask regulations has not been ideal
"The minister's role is very difficult," Andrej Babiš said when asked whether he trusts Czech Health Minister Adam Vojtěch.
Breaking: Czech PM nixes face mask regulations established by Health Ministry yesterday
Contrary to previous reports, face masks will apparently NOT be mandatory in Czech shops, restaurants, and hairdressers from September
Czech Republic face mask FAQ: Where you'll need to wear a mask from September 1
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We've compiled the below Q&A on where you do and don't need to wear a face mask from information provided by the Czech Health Ministry
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, August 20: 316 new cases, face masks go back on September 1
Starting next month, face masks will be needed in most indoor locations including schools, restaurants, hairdressers, and cinemas
Czechs travelling through agencies can still visit Tunisia without a negative COVID-19 test
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Despite a requirement for all travelers to produce a negative COVID-19 when entering Tunisia, those booking through travel agencies are exempt
Czech Chamber of Deputies passes bill enabling people to vote from quarantine
The Senate will discuss the bill, which would allow those in mandatory quarantine to still cast a vote in upcoming elections, on Thursday
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Update: Czech Republic to require face masks in restaurants, hairdressers from September 1
Czech hairdressers, nail salons, cinemas, theaters, shopping malls, and other facilities will all require a face mask to be worn from next month
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, August 19: 282 new cases, COVID-19 death toll crosses 400
Since the beginning of the outbreak in March, there have now been a total of 20,483 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Czech Republic
Slovak Foreign Ministry advises its citizens against visiting Prague due to COVID-19 risk
Prague joins regions in Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia and France as potential risk areas for COVID-19, according to the Slovak ministry
Prague's Charles University is developing a joint coronavirus/flu test, to be launched next month
The test might also deliver results twice as fast as current PCR tests, university officials have announced
Czech schools receive instruction manual for operation under COVID-19 regulations
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The manual includes sanitary measures and instructions for helping children overcome gaps in their education due to the spring school closure
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, August 18: 192 new cases, masks required indoors from September
The requirement to wear a face mask at shops and in public transport will go back into effect September 1, and could last through March, according to Health Minister Adam Vojtěch
Czech Republic reduces COVID-19 quarantine from 14 to 10 days for symptom-free patients
In addition, no negative COVID-19 test will be required to leave quarantine; the new regulations take effect August 24
Czech Republic launches support grants for cultural projects hit by COVID pandemic
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The Industry and Trade and Culture ministries are making 900 million CZK available to entertainment entities that suffered coronavirus-related losses
Czech Republic to make face masks mandatory at indoor locations and on public transport from September 1
Trams, buses, schools, shopping centers and other indoor locations in the Czech Republic will require a face mask from September 1
