Coronavirus update, Jan. 28, 2021: Czech govt. will meet today to decide over tougher lockdown measures
While relaxing restrictions was previously discussed, health officials are now troubled by the rise in new cases and will likely tighten measures.
Czech government ready to hit pause on the first dose of COVID-19 vaccination due to shortage
Fewer doses of the vaccine have been delivered than expected, making it impossible to keep on schedule.
New data reveals which industries in the Czech Republic employ the most foreigners
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From highly skilled workers to labor jobs, statistics show the number of foreign workers in the Czech Republic tripling over the past decade.
Czech govt. approves bill to ban 'absurd overuse' of plastic products by July
The ban would mainly affect single-use plastics such as cutlery, plates, drinking straws and cups from polystyrene.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 25, 2021
Thirty Czech restaurants opened in protest of restrictions this weekend, new testing point at German border, Czech wages didn't drop due to COVID.
Czech Foreign Minister condemns police violence in Russia
"I denounce the brutal violence and suppression of freedom of speech," says Tomáš Petříček
Czech interest in COVID-19 vaccination is on the rise
58% of Czechs said they were willing to get vaccinated in a recent poll, up from around 40% last month
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for Jan. 24, 2021
National Theatre to celebrate Mozart's birthday without an audience, interest in respirators soars, and more top headlines from this weekend
PM expects Senate to reject bill requiring quotas for Czech food products
Andrej Babiš expects a bill requiring larger supermarkets to sell a mandatory minimum amount of Czech products will be rejected by the upper house
Germany places Czech Republic on list of high-risk regions for COVID-19
From midnight tonight, cross-border commuters regularly travelling to Bavaria will need a new COVID-19 test every 48 hours
New PES index allows in-class learning at risk level five: so when will Czech schools reopen?
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The change was approved by lawmakers today, however, an exact date for when children can return has not yet been set.
Report: Czech mortality rate massively increased in 2020 amid COVID pandemic
Statisticians didn't release the reasons for the higher death rate, but the COVID pandemic was likely one of the contributing factors.
Coronavirus update, Jan. 22, 2021: Czech government extends state of emergency until Valentine's Day
The emergency state has been extended until Feb. 14; elementary schools could reopen next month.
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.
Czech politics goes to dogs: anti-PES restauranteurs to form political party focused on re-opening pubs
The group said in a press conference on Tuesday their political movement is a response to COVID restrictions.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 20, 2021
Merkel-Babiš talks outline plan for commuters, top Czech politician resigns, and a Prague icon gains monumental recognition.
A Czech company has developed the world's first nanofiber FFP3 respirator
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Pardam Nano4fibers said the mask's increased resistance to humidity means it can be used to protect against bacteria for several days.
