Cottage visits and travel between districts may be allowed after Easter
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The ban on movement may be eased after the holiday; the Czech government will also meet Friday to discuss the prolonged state of emergency.
Prague commuters lost almost four days to traffic jams in 2020, despite lockdowns
Traffic levels fell worldwide due to coronavirus, and a Dutch research firm hopes they stay that way
Czech shops to remain closed; respirators to become mandatory in transport and stores
The govt. has announced that, from Monday, respirators, not cloth masks, must be worn in transport and shops.
New travel restrictions to Canada will be in place from next week
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New rules around testing and hotel quarantining are coming into effect for air and land travelers headed to Canada.
Sledding and skiing in Prague: What is allowed and where can you go?
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Record snowfall has led to a flurry of outdoor fun across Prague's public parks; learn the rules for safely participating in winter activties during COVID.
Coronavirus update, Feb. 3, 2021: Czech Republic surpasses 1 million cases since start of pandemic
First doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine should arrive next week, PM Babiš is negotiating for antibody drugs from Eli Lilly.
Czech Republic to introduce 'very high risk' dark-red category to its travel map as of Friday
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Foreign Minister Tomáš Petříček said the move is necessary following the emergence of new mutations of the virus.
Meet the Canadian expat charting the COVID pandemic in the Czech Republic
Tim Addison's daily data drop keeps thousands of expats informed about the coronavirus and has earned him the nickname "Covid Tim."
Coronavirus update, Jan. 22, 2021: Czech government extends state of emergency until Valentine's Day
The emergency state has been extended until Feb. 14; elementary schools could reopen next month.
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.
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.
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Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 18, 2021
Czech Foreign Minister condemns detention of Navalny, call for school children to be tested weekly and Czech Lion Award nominees to be revealed.
Prague tests contactless pedestrian buttons to slow the spread of COVID-19
The city helped develop the device which has been newly installed at Dvořákovo nábřeží and Klášterská Street, near the St. Agnes Cloister.
Coronavirus update, Jan. 13, 2021: large vaccination center to open in Prague’s O2 universum
PES index hits its lowest level for this month; lawmakers will meet today to discuss a new approach to the anti-epidemic system.
