Coronavirus update, Jan. 25, 2021: Czech Republic won’t go to fourth PES level before mid-February
The Czech government will discuss changes to the PES system; vaccine registration system won’t expand as planned.
Czech government considering mandatory respirators in shops and public transport
Following a Wednesday afternoon meeting of the Central Crisis Staff, deputy PM Hamáček says 'no reason to loosen restrictions.'
Czech government's handy new online tool helps calculate benefits owed due to COVID
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A new website has also launched to help small business owners and the self-employed find support programs.
Czech politics goes to dogs: anti-PES restauranteurs to form political party focused on re-opening pubs
The group said in a press conference on Tuesday their political movement is a response to COVID restrictions.
Coronavirus update, Jan. 20, 2021: Co-author of PES index calls for sixth level due to British mutation
1.3 percent of the population has been vaccinated in the Czech Republic so far; President Zeman to receive vaccination today.
Coronavirus update, Jan. 19, 2021: Stationery shops can reopen Tuesday, but schools will remain closed
The Czech government has also requested an extension of the emergency state until Feb. 21 due to highly contagious UK strain.
Blue Monday guide to good mental health in the Czech Republic during COVID
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Today is considered the most depressing day of the year; we spoke with Prague-based experts who offered these coping strategies.
New study reveals pandemic has been particularly hard on Czech women
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COVID has had a measurable impact on the mental health of people in the Czech Republic, particularly women.
Coronavirus update, Jan. 18, 2021: Czech government set to debate move to fourth risk level
New COVID-19 cases hit the lowest level this year, children’s clothing shops and stationery stores will reopen on Tuesday.
Former health minister: 'Count on tough restrictions in the Czech Republic until March'
The former health minister and epidemiologist Roman Prymula says COVID-19 passports could allow some events to start taking place.
School supplies and paper may return to Czech government's "essential items" list from next week
Current coronavirus rules have restricted the sale of non-essential items as not to disadvantage smaller shops which are closed.
From priority groups to reservation system: Czech Republic’s vaccination strategy takes its final shape
The top priority includes people in care homes, those over 80, and medical workers and students; registry begins on Friday.
Travel update: negative test will be required for entry to the United States
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A negative test or documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 is required for air passengers arriving from a foreign country to the U.S.
Coronavirus update, Jan. 12, 2021: Czech Republic mulls tightening anti-COVID restrictions further
Wednesday could prove a decisive day for the strengthening of lockdown measures; the delayed Moderna vaccine is due to arrive today.
Coronavirus update, Jan. 11, 2021: Czech Republic has world's second-highest number of new cases
The first 20,000 doses of the Moderna coronavirus vaccine will be delivered to the Czech Republic today.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 11, 2021
More anti-lockdown protests in Prague, travel rules from France and Ireland changing, and bird watching becoming a popular lockdown pastime.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 8, 2021
Austria to restrict travel from the Czech Republic due to COVID, 2020 one of the hottest in Czech history, and e-shops face boom during pandemic.
