Coronavirus update, Jan. 21, 2021: Czech officials to discuss state of emergency extension today
Officials say they may make respirators mandatory in shops and transport; the country is also seeking fast vaccine approval.
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. 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.
Coronavirus update, Jan. 15, 2021: Czech Republic sees half as many new cases on Thursday than a week ago
The vaccination registration system launched today; the reconfiguring of the PES to allow more businesses to remain open will be discussed next week.
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.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Jan 7, 2021: Moderna vaccine approved and enroute
The Czech Republic will receive doses of the newly approved vaccine this month as cases skyrocket and restrictions are likely prolonged.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates: Jan. 5, 2021: Czech COVID numbers among world's worst
Last week the seven-day average of those infected per million inhabitants in the Czech Republic was 932.
Babiš: First vaccines to arrive on Boxing Day, but public will have to wait until February
The European Medicines Agency has approved the Pfizer vaccine for use in Europe
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Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Dec. 21, 2020
The Czech Republic will cancel flights from Britain, govt. to debate tightening of restrictions, prolonged emergency state Wednesday
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Dec. 17: Govt. seeks to extend emergency state as death toll crosses 10,000
New lockdown rules begin on Friday; Czech lawmakers will meet next week to discuss an extended state of emergency
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Dec. 15: New lockdown announced, first vaccines to arrive by the end of the year
Almost 10,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine are expected in the coming weeks, 2 million doses are on order
