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.
Fast-spreading new coronavirus variant found in Czechia
The variant has been spreading rapidly in the US and is said to be 'immune evasive.'
Czech health minister: No lockdowns or anti-Covid measures expected this winter
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 cases and hospitalizations continues to fall in Czechia
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Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for July 23, 2021
Czech Olympic flag bearers represent new gender-balanced era, Senate opposes greater THC content in cannabis, illegally sterilized women to be compensated.
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 morning news in brief: top stories for Dec. 29, 2020
Date set for lower house elections, another COVID vaccine supply to arrive on Thursday, PES index at 71 for third day in a row
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Dec. 25, 2020
Share of positive tests hits record high; more stranded Czechs return; protesting restaurateurs serve carp soup
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Dec. 9: plans to extend the state of emergency, Prymula warns of peak after holidays
Czech government officials plan to request another extension of the state of emergency today.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Dec. 1: slight increase in daily cases, shops to open soon
Petrin Tower will light up tonight to thank medical staff, shops and services will reopen Thursday with strict restrictions in place.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Nov. 26: Officials warn shops may not reopen Monday, even if cases decline
Minister of Industry and Trade Karel Havlíček said Christmas shouldn't be the same this year.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Nov. 20: New cases slow, number of patients in ICUs drop below 1,000
Thursday saw fewer new cases, deaths increase by 134 to 6,874, PES number at 62.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Nov. 19: Fewer in hospital, possible lifting of restrictions ahead
Number of patients hospitalized with Covid-19 the lowest since October 26, first and second graders return to school.