Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for April 20, 2021
"High treason" sign appears on Prague Castle overnight, Babiš says Russia blast not a terrorist act, Czech Republic experiences coldest April on record.
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.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for March 5, 2021
Cyberattack targets Prague City Hall, theater reps demand culture reopening, Tatra Around the World 2 begins next leg, and online grocers limit purchases.
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.
Report: Czech mortality rate massively increased in 2020 amid COVID pandemic
Statisticians didn't release the reasons for the higher death rate, but the COVID pandemic was likely one of the contributing factors.
Coronavirus update, Jan. 15, 2021: Czech Republic sees half as many new cases on Thursday than a week ago
The vaccination registration system launched today; the reconfiguring of the PES to allow more businesses to remain open will be discussed next week.
From priority groups to reservation system: Czech Republic’s vaccination strategy takes its final shape
The top priority includes people in care homes, those over 80, and medical workers and students; registry begins on Friday.
Coronavirus update, Jan. 14, 2021: Czech Republic drops one point from highest PES risk level
The fall from the fifth to the fourth degree on the anti-epidemic scale indicates the beginning of an infection spread slowdown.
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.
Coronavirus update, Jan. 12, 2021: Czech Republic mulls tightening anti-COVID restrictions further
Wednesday could prove a decisive day for the strengthening of lockdown measures; the delayed Moderna vaccine is due to arrive today.
Two protests, one message: thousands rally against Czech COVID-19 restrictions through the weekend
Protesters flocked to Old Town Square on Sunday, while a smaller group marched on Friday; Jewish groups condemn anti-vaxxer's use of yellow stars
Coronavirus update, Jan. 11, 2021: Czech Republic has world's second-highest number of new cases
The first 20,000 doses of the Moderna coronavirus vaccine will be delivered to the Czech Republic today.
Czech Republic coronavirus update, Jan. 8, 2021: Restrictions extended after record-setting week
The current number of infected hit a record high this week; the Czech government has extended the current lockdown measures.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Jan 7, 2021: Moderna vaccine approved and enroute
The Czech Republic will receive doses of the newly approved vaccine this month as cases skyrocket and restrictions are likely prolonged.
Flights from Britain to the Czech Republic to return for Czech citizens and residents
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A new mutation of the coronavirus caused flights to be temporarily halted but the Foreign Minister Tweeted they will be allowed from noon
Babiš: First vaccines to arrive on Boxing Day, but public will have to wait until February
The European Medicines Agency has approved the Pfizer vaccine for use in Europe
