Coronavirus update, April 13, 2021: Czech govt. bans gatherings of more than two people
Practical lessons in secondary schools and universities delayed, Hamáček wants Czech Republic to secure Sputnik, R number returns to 1.0.
Coronavirus update, April 12, 2021: Czech state of emergency ends after six months
Zoos, farmers markets, botanical gardens, and some shops can reopen; interdistrict travel ban and night curfew end, and some grades return to school.
At a glance: What will school reopening in the Czech Republic look like?
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Some school grades will return on April 12, but with antigen testing and rotation between in-class and remote learning
Coronavirus update, April 9, 2021: Czech Republic drops to fourth place in EU for new Covid cases
O2 universum vaccination center to run tests today, court rules corporate Covid testing can continue, online memorial lets people remember loved ones.
Coronavirus update, April 8, 2021: New health minister says restrictions must be relaxed carefully
EMA says rare blood clots are associated with AstraZeneca, schools to be open daily to crucial workers' and teachers' children.
Coronavirus update, April 7, 2021: Night curfew, ban on traveling between districts to end
Primary school lower grades reopen on April 12; some shops, farmers markets, and zoos to reopen; lowest number of new weekday cases since mid-December.
Buy shoes and visit zoos: these shops and services are reopening on April 12
Farmers markets, dry cleaners, and botanical gardens will also reopen once the state of emergency ends.
Coronavirus update, April 6, 2021: Lowest number of new Covid cases since early December
Govt. to discuss reopening schools, opening of O2 universum vaccination center postponed, vaccination for people over 65 delayed.
Coronavirus update, April 1, 2021: Blatný says Easter behavior could impact re-opening of schools
March sees record number of Covid-related deaths, court scraps Covid test for Czechs returning from abroad, 40 percent of Czechs over 70 now vaccinated.
Lockdown rules still apply despite the sunshine, say Czech officials
As spring weather brings out crowds, law enforcement are bringing out warnings at food stands and parks in the center of Prague.
Coronavirus update, March 31, 2021: Prague, Brno hospitals get first supply of Covid drug
Government council to discuss the plan to open schools, two more respirator production lines open in Prague.
Mobile app for vaccinated or tested people could allow a partial return to pubs and salons
A smart phone app would allow people to go to ‘safe establishments’ with other patrons who have been screened.
Coronavirus update, March 30, 2021: Second doses of Moderna and Pfizer to be given after 42 days
In other Covid-related news, all shops will close on Good Friday, and the Czech Republic reports its lowest number of new weekday cases since December.
Coronavirus update, March 29, 2021: Brno laboratory discovers new coronavirus mutation
Health officials say restrictions won't ease until emergency state ends, warn people not to gather for Easter; March death toll exceeds 5,000.
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.
Coronavirus update, March 26, 2021: Schools could reopen by mid-April, decision to be made before Easter
Lower house to discuss extending the state of emergency, PM Babiš promises to raise bonus for medical rescuers, new Covid cases among medical staff drop.
Coronavirus update, March 25, 2021: Czech health minister says lockdown rules may ease after Easter
Czechs over 65 may be vaccinated after Easter, Blatný says Johnson & Johnson vaccines will arrive in April, EU setting rules for Covid vaccine export.
