Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Nov. 23, 2020
Small shops to remain closed for now, Health Minister to rework PES alert system, Prague court rules on illegal trafficking of rhino horns.
Blatný's Christmas present to Czechs: Shops could open Nov. 30
The Czech Health Minister says stores could open for holiday shopping soon - but he does not think it is a good idea.
Culinary crash: Industry losing CZK 414 million a day due to government lockdown
Relaxed restrictions over the summer did not compensate for spring losses, more businesses on the brink of failure.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Nov. 20: New cases slow, number of patients in ICUs drop below 1,000
Thursday saw fewer new cases, deaths increase by 134 to 6,874, PES number at 62.
Czech morning news in brief: Top stories for Nov. 20, 2020
Kids set to return to school, state of emergency extended, and other important updates.
Students will return to school in two stages – not soon enough say parents and educators
The anticipated change in PES number means children will return to school with masks, while the loosening of other measures could take effect Monday.
Czech senators to ask Constitutional Court to overrule 'absurd ' COVID shop closure
The proposal, signed by 54 senators will be submitted if the Chamber of Deputies approves the government-requested state of emergency extension.
No Christmas gatherings or shopping for gifts, so say Czech PM and Health Minister
According to B&B (Babiš and Blatný), people should not have Christmas visits, or shop for gifts, to prevent further spread of Covid-19.
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Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Nov. 19: Fewer in hospital, possible lifting of restrictions ahead
Number of patients hospitalized with Covid-19 the lowest since October 26, first and second graders return to school.
Czech government snubs civil partnership ceremonies, loosens restrictions on 'traditional' weddings
An equal rights group has criticized current rules for registered partnerships, as same sex couples can't get married in the Czech Republic.
1,000 Czechs march in Prague, protest against anti-COVID restrictions
With flags, bells and whistles, demonstrators marched through the capital, speaking out against government’s anti-Covid lockdown restrictions.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Nov. 18: 4,246 new cases yesterday, death toll at 6,558
According to experts, the spread of the pandemic has slowed in the Czech Republic over the past week, as new positive tests are lower week-on-week.
Czech PES index at 70 for past five days, restrictions may start to ease
Today, the Health Ministry began publishing its PES risk assessment index which was unveiled last Friday.
Survey: Czechs say closing schools worst Covid-19 restriction, more than half oppose vaccination
Most respondents prefer reopening schools to the loosening of other restrictions.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Nov. 16: Cases continue to decline, death toll surpasses Sweden's
Former Minister of Health says new PES system should not require 'state of emergency' for all five levels, death toll reaches 6,208.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Nov. 16, 2020
'Lights of Hope' shine in Brno, more countries turn red on the travel map and the country prepares for Freedom and Democracy Day tomorrow.
Prague Municipal Court: Not enough evidence for regulation requiring masks to be worn outdoors
Mask requirements remain in effect until November 21, after which the Czech government will have to give new evidence to continue the regulation.
