Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Dec. 7: PES score rises, more students return to school
The Czech Republic's PES level increases to 64, may force stricter lockdown measures.
Czech morning news in brief: Top stories for Dec. 7, 2020
Blatny not happy people flocking to bars and restaurants, possible state of emergency extension, 1,000 protest in Prague against restrictions.
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
Czech scientists have invented a paper that kills coronavirus
The special "anticovid" paper, infused with zinc and silver, could be used in hospitals or in the production of bank notes
Prague Mayor dresses as devil, delivers St. Nicholas coal to Czech MPs
Zdeněk Hřib and other regional officials brought coal to the Czech parliament in a playful protest against "budget hell" yesterday.
Czech government mulls full wage compensation for COVID-19 quarantined
Currently, those in quarantine collect 60% of their salaries; the change could encourage more people to undergo COVID-19 testing
Time to hit the slopes! Czech ski resorts can open starting December 18
Health Minister Jan Blatný has announced that ski resorts will be allowed to open six days earlier than planned.
Prague to limit visual smog from large-scale advertising in public spaces
A new decree banning the placement of tarpaulins, poster advertising stretched across buildings, will take effect from next October
Czech bill passes allowing COVID-19 vaccine to be paid by health insurance
Under new legislation, the Czech state will pay an estimated CZK 5 billion to vaccinate 60-70% of the population.
Hate spending hours figuring out what to watch online?
This English-language app available on Google Play and the Apple App Store next month might just fit the bill.
Ready to hit the slopes? You may have to sit in quarantine before you do
Austrian ski resorts are set to reopen, but those arriving from the Czech Republic will have to jump through some hoops before they are allowed to ski.
Czech Railways introduces single ticket for all train carriers, in long-awaited move
How will the new OneTicket system, which takes effect later this month, greatly simplify travel?
Not so jolly: Why Prague’s flagship Primark won’t open in time for the holidays
The Irish discount fashion retailer had been expected to open in the second half of 2020.
One in, two out: Mixed results for Czech football teams in Europa League
Slavia secured a place in the knockout round, but it was bad news for the other two Czech teams left in the competition.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Dec. 4: rising COVID-19 cases, teachers to get free COVID-19 tests
The number of positive tests were higher on Thursday than the same day last week.
Czech morning news in brief: Top stories for Dec. 4, 2020
PM 'promises' not to limit personal freedoms with new law, Czechs stop own vaccine development, National Library can't open due to server failure.
Controversial film 'Havel' now streaming to a living room near you
The film by director Slávek Horák symbolically went online November 17, here's where you can catch it.