Prague indie venues facing threat of extinction as Covid effects linger
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Independent arthouse cinemas, such as Screenshot in the Petrská quarter, continue to suffer from closures and insufficient government support.
Coronavirus update, Aug. 24, 2021: Fully vaccinated American tourists can come to the Czech Republic
Plus: Epidemic expected to grow in the autumn, preventive coronavirus tests to remain free, R number stays under 1.0 for third day.
Ministry of Health: Preventive Covid tests to remain free in the Czech Republic
Initially testing was to be paid for out of pocket as of September; the worsening epidemiological situation throughout Europe has led to a change in plan.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for August 18, 2021
Third Czech evacuation flight heads to Afghanistan, hygiene department to deal with rule-breaking minister, Eurowings to launch operations from Prague.
German tourists breathe life into Prague with overseas travelers still missing
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German tourists are flocking to the Czech Republic to escape tough Covid restrictions at home in a lifeline for Prague businesses.
Czech Labor and Social Affairs Minister photographed violating pandemic rules
The Social Democrat skipped an online government meeting to hang out with social media fans at Kasárna Karlín; hygiene officials will deal with the matter.
No singing or gym class: Czech health ministry announces Covid rules for back-to-school
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Students who refuse Covid testing will be temporarily banned from activities such as singing or indoor physical education classes.
India, Tunisia, and other countries to be removed from extreme-risk category on Czech travel map
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Additional countries on the extreme-risk list will be removed and arrival restrictions lifted from Monday, August 23.
Czech Republic divided on whether or not Covid should be treated like the flu
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As some countries decide to treat Covid as an endemic virus by lifting restrictions, should the Czech Republic do the same?
Foreign scholars to Czech officials: 'Study is essential travel'
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Academics who spent years trying to qualify for programs in Europe say Covid travel restrictions put their careers at risk.
Coronavirus update, July 28, 2021: Large event organizers should check status of ticket buyers
Plus: Health Ministry to revise respirator rules, need for third dose should be clear by end of August, R number under 1.0 for 10 days in a row.
Czech court cancels measure requiring respirators in buildings and on public transport
The Health Ministry now has three days to react or the measure could take effect immediately.
Coronavirus update, July 27, 2021: You can dance if you want to! Health Ministry loosens venue restrictions
As of Aug. 1, the capacity of indoor and outdoor events will increase; the loosened lockdown rules also apply to stadiums and swimming pools
Czech Health Ministry: Self-tests and sworn affidavits no longer valid for restaurants and events
The rules for proving you aren't capable of spreading coronavirus have changed once again.
Coronavirus update, July 2, 2021: Czech govt. tightens rules for traveling and proving Covid status at home
People will again need to be two weeks after vaccination or show a test to attend events, Covid test to be necessary for people returning from abroad.
Coronavirus update, June 25, 2021: Respirators to remain mandatory indoors, in public transport
Plus: 96 delta variant cases confirmed in the Czech Republic, Czechs can get vaccinated sooner than after 90 days after Covid.
Coronavirus update, June 24, 2021: Health Minister warns that the pandemic is on the rise in Prague
The head of the Health Information and Statistics Institute compares the pattern to last summer, calling it déjà vu.
