Just in: Czech govt. to toughen anti-COVID measures, authorities stress minimal contact
Due to the rising number of cases and Czech hospitals on the brink of capacity, new rules go into effect from Saturday.
Prague hotels were the hardest hit in Europe by coronavirus travel restrictions
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Analysts who compiled the data expect the market to return to pre-crisis levels between 2022 and 2024.
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.
Coronavirus update, Jan. 26, 2021: New risk system from Feb. 1; respirators 'strongly recommended'
Sports for two may be allowed again, but ski resorts are unlikely to reopen; Czech healthcare workers can now register for vaccination
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.
Coronavirus update, Jan. 25, 2021: Czech Republic won’t go to fourth PES level before mid-February
The Czech government will discuss changes to the PES system; vaccine registration system won’t expand as planned.
Czech shoe and clothing stores circumventing restrictions on sales of adult-size goods
Customers already in the store are phoning in orders to pick up in person; Bata management told their staff to sell to anyone.
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 government considering mandatory respirators in shops and public transport
Following a Wednesday afternoon meeting of the Central Crisis Staff, deputy PM Hamáček says 'no reason to loosen restrictions.'
Travel rules change this week: several new countries move to red on Czech traffic-light map
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As of Monday COVID tests are now required from Hungary, Malta and several other spots; here's the latest update to the map.
Coronavirus update, Jan. 18, 2021: Czech government set to debate move to fourth risk level
New COVID-19 cases hit the lowest level this year, children’s clothing shops and stationery stores will reopen on Tuesday.
Former health minister: 'Count on tough restrictions in the Czech Republic until March'
The former health minister and epidemiologist Roman Prymula says COVID-19 passports could allow some events to start taking place.
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 morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 11, 2021
More anti-lockdown protests in Prague, travel rules from France and Ireland changing, and bird watching becoming a popular lockdown pastime.
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.
