The City of Prague has released 10 tips to lower your risk of catching and spreading COVID-19

As the incidence of COVID-19 cases has risen in Prague in recent days, officials have issued a press release today to remind residents that the city remains vigilant in its fight against the spread of the virus; included are ten measures residents can take to lower their risk of infection.

“I would like to urge the inhabitants of Prague to continue to pay attention to the topic, to strictly observe the principles of personal hygiene, and not to expose themselves to unnecessary risk,” Prague Mayor Zdeněk Hřib stated in the press release.

“I understand that the situation and the resulting measures are not comfortable for anyone. But people should continue to remember the mandatory wearing of masks in the metro. Wearing masks beyond the mandatory measures, for example in a tram or bus, is not a disgrace, but instead a manifestation of personal responsibility.”

While the above tips are already widely-known and (hopefully) widely-practiced in Prague, the following may not be as widely followed:

As Prague takes additional measures to combat an rapidly-evolving scenario, it also hopes to gradually return its residents to “normal” life.

“Throughout the epidemic, we have been in close contact with the regional hygiene station, we are monitoring the whole situation and we are consulting and evaluating each other on all steps,” says Prague Deputy Minister Petr Hlubuček.

“I really appreciate this cooperation. We are now taking the necessary measures to protect the most vulnerable, the sick and the elderly. We also do not want tourists from abroad to introduce the disease. We are trying to prevent the situation from getting out of control to such an extent that it would be necessary to introduce general restrictive restrictions with nationwide impact.”

While residents of Prague are familiar with COVID-19 testing points, the city also plans to introduce a testing facility in the city center to cater to tourists, and improve COVID-19 communication at hotels.

According to the city, private businesses should also take care to prevent potential COVID-19 outbreaks, and introduce internal procedures including home office when possible.