Coronavirus update, Sept. 22, 2021: Czech Republic sees highest daily Covid rise since late May
Slovak president criticizes vaccine inequality in UN speech, rules for school field trips may change, fraction of eligible Czechs show interest in booster.
Coronavirus update, Sept. 21, 2021: US eases travel restrictions for EU countries
After a year of tough restrictions, travelers from 33 countries including China, India, Brazil, and most of Europe can fly to the US from Nov.
Czech driving schools gear up for big changes on the road to getting a license
As Czech transport officials make exams more demanding and Covid causes testing delays, finding a good school is now more vital than ever.
Coronavirus update, Sept. 16, 2021: Czech Health Ministry has no plans to test the fully vaccinated
Plus: 8,000 eligible for third jab on Monday, Nový Smíchov walk-in center will close, Prague overtakes Karlovy Vary as worst-hit region.
Coronavirus update, Sept. 15, 2021: Prague school closes down due to Covid spread
Plus: Chodov walk-in center already offering third jab, people in Covid quarantine can vote early at drive-throughs, Prague’s R number drops to 1.0.
Coronavirus update, Sept. 14, 2021: Czech population growth lowest in eight years due to Covid deaths
Plus: People should now be tested by their GP for Covid, Alpha variant nearly disappears in the Czech Republic, new cases and hospitalizations jump again.
Coronavirus update, Sept. 13, 2021: Covid testing ends in Czech schools today
Plus: 6 Million people have at least one vaccine dose, chief hygienist says there could be more inspections on public transit, O2 universum center closes.
Coronavirus update, Sept. 10, 2021: Health Ministry announces details for third vaccine dose
Plus: Czech breakthrough can detect risk of serious Covid cases, KVIFF guests already getting fined, Czech Republic remains third-least affected in EU.
Coronavirus update, Sept. 9, 2021: Testing and mask rules may tighten, but no lockdown on the horizon
Plus: Covid hospitalizations approach 100, blanket Covid testing of schoolchildren to end, ÚZIS head wants more young people must be vaccinated.
Coronavirus update, Sept. 8, 2021: Czech health minister says the next wave of Covid has begun
Almost 600 new cases on Tuesday, 435,000 seniors unprotected against Covid, UNICEF says 20,000 Czech children face poverty due to Covid.
Coronavirus update, Sept. 7, 2021: Czech Republic sees almost 400 new Covid cases, most since early June
Plus: New subtype of Delta spreading, pro-vaccination TV campaign will focus on women, event ticket purchases to be linked to Tečka application.
Coronavirus update, Sept. 6, 2021: Sunday increase suggests a rise in Covid spread in the Czech Republic
Plus: Vaccination centers in malls to continue, school Covid testing uncovers 111 cases, EU finance ministers expected to approve Czech recovery plan.
Coronavirus update, Sept. 3, 2021: A post-Covid care center is opening in Prague today
Plus: Few positive tests for Prague schoolchildren, Czech Republic now third-least affected by Covid in EU, numbers starting to rise after stagnating.
Coronavirus update, Sept. 2, 2021: Plzeň-area school sees 23 positive Covid tests on first day
Plus: Doctors to get finder’s fee for new vaccinations, school wastewater will be checked for virus, situation steady nationwide but improving in Prague.
Poor man of Europe? Czech economic recovery lags behind neighbors
The Czech economy came back to life in the second quarter of this year, but still lags behind growth seen in other EU countries.
Coronavirus update, Sept. 1, 2021: Czech cultural and sports venues can now be filled to capacity
Plus: Testing for Covid-19 begins in schools today, court rules isolation over Covid cannot be imposed by phone, R number over 1.0 for seventh day.
What to expect on the first day of school: From testing to masks and more
Three rounds of September Covid testing will evaluate the situation in schools, and new rules will cover wearing masks in common spaces.