British COVID-19 variant reported in Czech Republic
The more contagious mutation of COVID-19 first identified in the UK has now been confirmed in the Czech Republic
One-quarter of Czech residents over 80 have registered for COVID-19 vaccine
In one day after vaccination registrations opened, more than 100,000 seniors have applied; less than 10,000 have received a date
Avalanche kills one man in Jeseníky mountains
An avalanche in the Jeseníky mountains yesterday resulted in the death of a 31-year-old ski mountaineer
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.
Coronavirus update, Jan. 14, 2021: Czech Republic drops one point from highest PES risk level
The fall from the fifth to the fourth degree on the anti-epidemic scale indicates the beginning of an infection spread slowdown.
Czech court rules against adoption of children abroad by same-sex registered couples
The court ruling was in response to a proposal that would amend a current law preventing same-sex partners who registered abroad to adopt.
Trump’s actions while leaving office have been cowardly, says Czech President
Miloš Zeman called outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump's departure from office shameful in an interview with Blesk today.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 10, 2021
40,000 now vaccinated against COVID-19 in Czech Republic, skiers cause road closures in mountains, and more top stories for this morning
Travelers from France, Ireland will need COVID-19 test as of Monday
Those coming to the Czech Republic from France and Ireland will need to undergo COVID-19 testing as of January 11
Pro-Trump, anti-COVID-19 restrictions rally marches through central Prague
Dozens of protesters marched through central Prague on Friday following the storming of the U.S. Capitol earlier this week
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 9, 2021
Czech PES score rises to 87 after 13,029 new cases Friday, one test per week enough for commuter travel to Saxony, and more
Czech Republic coronavirus update, Jan. 8, 2021: Restrictions extended after record-setting week
The current number of infected hit a record high this week; the Czech government has extended the current lockdown measures.
Anti-covid restrictions in the Czech Republic have been extended until late January
The measures put in place Dec. 27 will be prolonged until Jan. 22 as the country continues to see a record number of new cases.
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
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