Tips for buying a respirator in the Czech Republic: are FFP2 and KN95 the same?
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While KN95 masks are still allowed in the Czech Republic, some experts warn they meet a lower standard.
Coronavirus update, March 3, 2021: fourth highest number of new COVID cases since last March
Testing starts at large companies today, Czech patients may go to Germany this week, and the Czech Republic green lights Regeneron.
Coronavirus update, March 2, 2021: Czech Republic hits record high in serious cases and hospitalized
The govt. will meet today to discuss mandatory home office, Slovenia and Austria offer help, and testing in companies begins Wednesday.
Czech govt. restricts movement between districts; asks people to stay home except for essential trips
The restriction of free movement in the Czech Republic begins Monday, March 1, and will last for three weeks.
Czech government declares new state of emergency
The lower house of Parliament refused to extend the current state of emergency but did pass the new pandemic law
Coronavirus update, Feb. 26, 2021: Govt. to announce new tougher rules today
Movement between districts may be banned, France will supply 100,000 Pfizer vaccine doses, South African mutation confirmed
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Feb. 25, 2021
Travel restrictions in place for visiting Poland, new investor for Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and Slavia face crucial European tie.
Coronavirus update, Feb. 25, 2021: Govt. talks on stricter lockdown rules to continue tonight
Schools won’t start to reopen, govt. to contribute to blanket testing at companies, travel banned to some African countries and Brazil.
Coronavirus update, Feb. 24, 2021: South African mutation suspected in seven cases
Merkel offers hospital beds in Germany, school reopening delayed, Israel sends vaccine for Czech soldiers
Prague commuters lost almost four days to traffic jams in 2020, despite lockdowns
Traffic levels fell worldwide due to coronavirus, and a Dutch research firm hopes they stay that way
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Feb. 23, 2021
Czech government presents two alternative election bills, student access to digital library extended, and Three Kings Collection total unveiled.
Coronavirus update, Feb. 23, 2021: Respirator obligation moved to midnight Wednesday
School reopening to be debated Wednesday, vaccinated people don’t need to quarantine, govt. Compensation program extended
Coronavirus update, Feb. 22, 2021: Respirators required in shops and public transit as of midnight tonight
Health minister warns of draconian measures if situation gets worse, general practitioners could offer vaccine
Big mistake or psychological break? Czech govt. remains divided on next steps for COVID restrictions
Czech PM Babiš believes relaxing the rules is a mistake while trade minister Karel Havlíček has proposed reopening shops.
Coronavirus update, Feb. 17, 2021: Govt. to discuss reopening shops under strict conditions
The Czech Republic currently has the most new cases since Jan. 8 and an almost record high number of hospitalizations.
Coronavirus update, Feb. 16, 2021: Older students could soon return to school with antigen testing
Number of ICU beds at critical level due to British variant, people over 70 years can apply for vaccination on March 1.
Coronavirus update, Feb. 15, 2021: trial COVID testing at Czech schools starts this week
Following the renewed state of emergency, the PES index remains at the highest level and the Czech Republic is negotiating independently with AstraZeneca.
