Coronavirus update, May 5, 2021: Prague pilot concert to welcome 2,500 vaccinated or tested spectators
The free outdoor concert at Výstaviště aims to prove that large cultural events can be safe if precautions are followed.
More services to open in the Czech Republic on May 10, rules for face masks likely to be relaxed
Masks won’t be required unless people can’t keep two meters of space, but will still be needed at transit stops.
Coronavirus update, May 3, 2021: Czech Republic sees nationwide relaxation of some restrictions today
Monday sees the return of more students to school and the reopening of self-care services nationwide and museums across several regions.
Coronavirus update, April 30, 2021: All shops to reopen May 10, restaurant gardens could follow a week later
Upper grades of primary school will start rotating in Prague and six other regions on May 3, Covid testing in lower grades cut to once a week.
Czech govt. preparing ‘Plan B’ Covid passport to allow international vacations this summer
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The EU is preparing Digital Green Certificates, but the Czech Republic has its own system on standby to facilitate summer travel.
Coronavirus update, April 29, 2021: Over 3M vaccine doses given, number of hospitalized sees large drop
Over 100,000 people between 55 and 59 registered for vaccination on the first day of eligibility, vaccinations for people over 16 could start in July.
Coronavirus update, April 28, 2021: State has no more Covid tests for schools due to canceled tender
Antigen tests will run out on May 7, and it is uncertain if more can be purchased in time, according to the Health Ministry.
Coronavirus update, April 27, 2021: Czech govt. postpones decision to reopen shops
While hairdressers and spas can open from May 3, the reopening of shops will continue to be debated on Thursday.
Coronavirus update, April 26, 2021: Vaccination may start for people over 55 on Wednesday
The govt. today will clarify its plan to open stores and some services on May 3, practical teaching starts in secondary schools and universities.
Coronavirus update, April 23, 2021: Czech govt. unveils plan to restart 'normal life,' from May 3
Shops and selected services should reopen in less than ten days depending on the numbers of newly infected per 100,000.
Shops and some services should open May 3, rules for other relaxation 'packages' outlined
The govt. has set up six rule relaxation ‘packages’ that will be triggered by a drop in the number of newly infected people per 100,000.
Coronavirus update, April 22, 2021: Health Ministry to propose six waves for relaxing restrictions
The outdoor gardens of restaurants would be in the fifth wave and indoor seating in the sixth, but only with a Covid test.
Coronavirus update, April 21, 2021: Health minister says shops will open by May 3 at the latest
Czech doctors will start receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine today, poll finds Czechs less cautious about Covid, and anti-testing principal fired.
Coronavirus update, April 20, 2021: Govt. to discuss relaxing rules for shops and services on Thursday
Kindergartens in some regions will fully reopen without testing, vaccination for people over 60 to start on Friday.
Coronavirus update, April 19, 2021: Czech PM says relaxation of more restrictions possible this month
If vaccinations continue on track and Covid spread slows, relaxation of restrictions could take place April 26, with sports and children a priority.
Coronavirus update, April 16, 2021: Health minister says summer might be without face masks
New record set for daily Covid vaccinations, Czech Waldorf school refuses testing, and a quarter million Czechs over 70 still waiting for vaccines.
Coronavirus update, April 15, 2021: Deputy PM heads to Moscow to negotiate Sputnik V supply
Hamáček to negotiate Sputnik V supply in Moscow; Czech Republic sees lowest workday number of new Covid cases since late November.
