Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Dec. 21, 2020
The Czech Republic will cancel flights from Britain, govt. to debate tightening of restrictions, prolonged emergency state Wednesday
Czech government to discuss tightening anti-COVID-19 measures on Monday
According to Interior Minister Jan Hamáček, officials will convene tomorrow to assess whether the country should enter the toughest level of restrictions
Czech Health Ministry may propose rise to highest COVID-19 risk level
Following a five-week high in the number of reported COVID-19 cases, the Czech Republic may be headed back to the fifth PES level
Czech Republic coronavirus updates: Dec. 18, 2020: New lockdown rules go into effect from today
Criticism has been leveled against for the government for its exemptions which some say are arbitrary.
Czech govt. earmarks another CZK 1 billion in support of arts and culture
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A new call for applicants will go out in January, and those in audiovisual arts will now be eligible.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Dec. 17: Govt. seeks to extend emergency state as death toll crosses 10,000
New lockdown rules begin on Friday; Czech lawmakers will meet next week to discuss an extended state of emergency
Free antigen testing in the Czech Republic: Here's what you need to know
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These FAQs will help you navigate the testing terrain in advance of the holiday season
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Dec. 15: New lockdown announced, first vaccines to arrive by the end of the year
Almost 10,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine are expected in the coming weeks, 2 million doses are on order
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Dec. 14: Return to partial lockdown, expedited testing date on the table today
On Monday, the Czech government will discuss a return to the fourth-degree risk level and a re-closure of restaurants and hotels
Czech PES score rises to 69 on Saturday as tightened measures loom
Health Minister Jan Blatný will recommend raising the PES level to 4 on Monday, which would result in the closure of restaurants and other measures
No more coffee to go: Czech Republic bans sale of all take-away beverages
"This is no error," Czech Health Minister Jan Blatný told journalists, though confusion over how restaurants will handle the new measure remains
Blatný to propose PES level 4 Monday, restaurants will close, shops to remain open
Govt. will discuss compensation for businesses that must close, ski resorts could open, but skiers will not be allowed to stay.
Christmas vacation may start sooner for students, says Ministry of Health
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Officials are considering extending school holidays in an effort to prevent the spread of the virus.
DPP: Prague’s public transit is a safe way to travel during the pandemic
A new campaign has launched to show people that public transit vehicles are kept clean and disinfected.
Britain investigates possible allergic reaction to COVID vaccine
Officials in the UK are advising citizens who have frequent allergic reactions not be vaccinated.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Dec. 11: Schools may extend holidays, Blatny mulls tighter restrictions
Officials are considering an extension of school holidays, but some are already adding vacation time due to the spread of COVID-19.
Czech morning news in brief: Top stories for Dec. 11, 2020
Free antigen testing to start Dec. 18, possible early holiday for schools, organizations demand change in care for elderly, disabled.
