Czech Republic coronavirus updates: Dec. 18, 2020: New lockdown rules go into effect from today
Criticism has been leveled against for the government for its exemptions which some say are arbitrary.
Vaccines for Christmas: How will distribution look in the Czech Republic and who will get it first?
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European Medicines Agency (EMA) should approve the Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 on Dec. 21; two Prague hospitals will have it
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. 14: Return to partial lockdown, expedited testing date on the table today
On Monday, the Czech government will discuss a return to the fourth-degree risk level and a re-closure of restaurants and hotels
Hamáček: Czech Republic should move to fourth PES level by Wednesday
The Czech Interior Minister recommends tightening anti-COVID-19 measures as soon as possible
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Poll: More than half of Czechs support blanket COVID-19 vaccination
52% of Czechs said they were in favor of blanket vaccination against coronavirus, according to a STEM poll conducted earlier this month
Czech drivers risk fines for taking a Saxony shortcut, warns Foreign Ministry
German police have reportedly been issuing fines of €150 to Czech drivers in Saxony, though transit though the region should still be allowed
France and Greece to turn orange in latest Czech COVID-19 travel map
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The change will enable restriction-free travel for Czech residents returning from France or Greece
Czech PES score rises to 69 on Saturday as tightened measures loom
Health Minister Jan Blatný will recommend raising the PES level to 4 on Monday, which would result in the closure of restaurants and other measures
No more coffee to go: Czech Republic bans sale of all take-away beverages
"This is no error," Czech Health Minister Jan Blatný told journalists, though confusion over how restaurants will handle the new measure remains
Blatný to propose PES level 4 Monday, restaurants will close, shops to remain open
Govt. will discuss compensation for businesses that must close, ski resorts could open, but skiers will not be allowed to stay.
Britain investigates possible allergic reaction to COVID vaccine
Officials in the UK are advising citizens who have frequent allergic reactions not be vaccinated.
Czech government approves state of emergency extension
After hours of debate, the communists join with the minority government to push through the vote.
State of emergency: Hamáček calls opposition MPs 'hypocrites, irresponsible lunatics'
Deputy Prime Minister lashes out against lack of support for extension among MPs, parties lay out their demands, reasons for opposition.
'Alternative' PES system – opposition govt. unveils its new proposal
According to the current PES system, even at the lowest level, a state of emergency is required, the opposition looks to change that.
Blatny scolds citizens for socializing, puts new restrictions on restaurants, outdoor food stands
It's been only five days since the Czech government lifted restrictions on restaurants and bars – it didn't last long.
Czech PES score rises to 64 Sunday as country faces move to stricter risk level
A sustained score above 60 over the next days could lead the Czech Republic to again adopt stricter measures
