Concerns grow as Czechia grapples with growing Covid cases
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Doctors and the government continue to encourage people to get vaccinated and urge caution if infected with the virus.
Covid numbers jump in Czechia: Rules for isolation, testing, and masks
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The Health Ministry has urged caution as Czechia registers a 600-percent increase in cases since early September.
Czechia prepares vaccines for potential new Covid-19 variants this autumn
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The vaccines, which will target new strains of the coronavirus, will not be actively promoted and advertised in Czechia.
Czechia pays out CZK 48 million in Covid compensation bonuses
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The Supreme Audit Office says the program helped to mitigate the effects of government restrictions but some people abused the system with bogus claims..
Czechs traveling to the US will no longer need proof of Covid-19 vaccination
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Non-US citizens traveling to the country for tourism reasons have needed to present proof of vaccination for over 18 months.
Czechia dropping requirement for self-isolation after Covid-19 diagnosis
Low hospitalization rates combined with widespread vaccination mean that it is no longer necessary to stay home for seven days if infected with Covid-19.
Czech news for March 8: Prague police put out tram blaze, Pavel given clean bill of health
Top headlines for the Czech Republic for Wednesday, March 8, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
Depression and anxiety rates surge in Czechia
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The last two decades have seen a 600-percent increase in the number of people taking antidepressants.
Fast-spreading new coronavirus variant found in Czechia
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The variant has been spreading rapidly in the US and is said to be 'immune evasive.'
Czech Health Ministry working to solve shortage of fever medicine for children
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The Ministry of Health negotiated 300,000 packs of Nurofen for children, roughly a third will arrive by Christmas.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
The Tečka app is back, baby formula recall, a sleeper train from Prague to Switzerland launches, and more buzzworthy stories from the Czech Republic.
Czech health minister: No lockdowns or anti-Covid measures expected this winter
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In a speech given this morning, Vlastimil Válek warned of a rise in influenza cases, but ruled out a return to last winter's anti-Covid measures.
Covid-19 travel update: Czech map dark red, UK to ease entry requirements
All EU countries are still considered very high risk in the latest Czech map, while the United Kingdom will ease entry requirements from February 11.
France, Spain, and Portugal turn high-risk red on latest Czech travel map
Travelers without proof of vaccination or recovery will face tighter restrictions when traveling from these countries to the Czech Republic from Monday.
Coronavirus update, Oct. 14, 2021: Czech PM convening council to address deteriorating Covid situation
Plus: Nine people seek compensation for Covid vaccination, court to discuss recognition of antibodies, new Covid cases again near 1,500.
Coronavirus update, Sept. 29, 2021: Interest in language courses declining among Czechs since Covid
Many Czech seniors are not protected from Covid-19, Covid spread decreases on national holiday, and interest in vaccination on the decline.
Coronavirus update, Sept. 28, 2021: Czech govt. scraps visa restrictions for third-country nationals
A ban on visa restrictions put in place during the pandemic will be lifted, respirators required at the polls, and highest daily rise in cases since May.
