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.
Travel update: new rules for entering the Czech Republic take effect this week
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Travel restrictions from Britain and Spain have been updated with tests required from both countries.
Czech president Miloš Zeman to get vaccinated in second half of January
The president will receive the COVID-19 vaccine later this month during his regular checkup
All Czech residents will be able to register for COVID-19 vaccination by February
According to Andrej Babiš, vaccine registration will open to those over 80 from January 15 and to all residents from February 1
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 3, 2021
Czech PM Andrej Babiš's New Year's address, Czechs applying for residency in the UK, and a tragic fire in Kutná Hora
Czech Three Kings charity collection to take place online this year
The annual charity drive and one of the biggest fundraisers in the country will take place online this year due to COVID-19 restrictions
Czech COVID-19 risk index remains at 90 as 52.5% of tests come back positive
A record-high 52.5% of COVID-19 tests came back positive on January 1, according to data from the Czech Health Ministry
Rules for traveling between the Czech Republic and Britain change in January
Visas will be required for stays longer that six months, travel insurance will be required and phone roaming rates will apply
Free antigen testing in the Czech Republic to continue after mid-January
During the first eight days since it launched earlier this month, over 157,000 tests were conducted, with about 9,500 positive results
Czech income tax to be reduced at the start of 2021
Zeman objects to the cut but returned it unsigned, enabling it to take effect.
Czech Republic to establish 30 vaccination centers across the country
By May, general practitioners will also be administering COVID-19 vaccines according to the latest Czech vaccination plan
Czech PES score falls to fourth level as country enters fifth-level restrictions
On the same day the Czech Republic tightens measures to match the fifth alert level, the PES score has fallen into the fourth-level range
Czech COVID-19 vaccinations begin with Prime Minister Andrej Babiš
The Czech PM was among the first in the country to receive the COVID-19 vaccination this morning
Czech president urges all citizens to get vaccinated in Christmas address
Miloš Zeman spoke to the nation this afternoon in his annual Christmas address, urging continued respect for the country's anti-COVID-19 measures
Czech PES score drops to 76 over Christmas holidays
On Christmas Day, the Czech Republic reported its lowest number of COVID-19 cases since December 13
The Czech Republic's first COVID-19 vaccines have arrived in Prague
Vaccination courses among health professionals and patients will begin tomorrow at selected hospitals in Prague
Czech politicians across the spectrum welcome EU–UK post-Brexit trade deal
Full details of the Christmas Eve deal are not yet clear, but politicians say it will benefit Czech businesses
