Coronavirus update, March 24, 2021: PES index drops to third degree after 108 days
Johnson & Johnson vaccine won't arrive in April, Prague and surroundings won’t be seen as a single district, ČSSD to back 30-day emergency extension.
Coronavirus update, March 23, 2021: COVID death toll crosses 25,000
Govt. to ask for 30-day extension of state of emergency, firms with up to 10 people to test for COVID, police to check on quarantine observance.
Coronavirus update, March 22, 2021: Lowest number of new COVID cases since mid-December
Hamáček says restrictions have been effective, Prague and suburbs to be seen as single district, EU official says bloc doesn’t need Russian vaccine.
Coronavirus update, March 19, 2021: Restrictions likely to be in place until Easter, with minor changes
The govt. extended restrictions to March 28 and will seek to extend them further when there is a new state of emergency.
Coronavirus update, March 18, 2021: Czech health minister compares maskless people to 'drunken drivers'
The government will meet Thursday evening to discuss further measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus.
Coronavirus update, March 17, 2021: Czech government to discuss possibility of reopening schools
Longer interval between doses considered, one-third of Czechs against COVID vaccination, and EC could propose vaccination passports today.
Coronavirus update, March 16, 2021: city plans to open vaccination point at Prague Congress Center
No significant easing of rules planned for Easter, govt. approves antigen testing for small firms, Prague mayor complains about unused vaccines.
Coronavirus update, March 15, 2021: lowest Sunday number of new COVID cases since mid-February
Vaccinations to reach 100,000 per day after Easter, COVID testing in firms may be twice weekly, small firms could start testing March 22.
The lowdown on COVID-19 self-testing kits in the Czech Republic
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Several test kits have been approved for use by non-medical professionals; how much do they cost and what are they good for?
New AntiCovid Team launches patrols along Prague's popular embankments today
Náplavka is often filled with groups of people despite the stricter lockdown rules in place since March 1.
Coronavirus update, March 12, 2021: Johnson & Johnson single dose vaccine approved for use in EU
Coronavirus testing in companies to last at least until May, Czech-developed pneumonia drug has started clinical trials.
On the first anniversary of Czech school closures, students plead for reopening
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Students and teachers called for outdoor lessons at least once a week to allow for some stimulation and interaction.
Coronavirus update, March 11, 2021: Record 47,000 people vaccinated on Wednesday
Hamáček wants vaccination for police and firefighters, regional governors against Russian Sputnik vaccine, govt. to address antigen test shortage.
Coronavirus update, March 10, 2021: COVID-related deaths in Prague now over 2,000
First Czech COVID patient sent abroad, Croatia offers help with COVID patients, January death toll sets a national record.
Part performance, part therapy: Czech theater group lets you leave a message from lockdown
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The "Voices" virtual voicemail project offers an outlet for expression and human connection during these difficult days.
Coronavirus update, March 9, 2021: Epidemic slowing but a tough week lies ahead, deputy PM says
Reproduction number falls below 1.0, govt. approves bonuses for health workers, firms burdening free public testing.
Coronavirus update, March 8, 2021: Testing to extend to firms with under 50 employees
Government plans a comprehensive compensation package and Health Minister Blatný sees the coming week as critical.
