Coronavirus update, May 27, 2021: Covid passports are top priority for new health minister
Plus: Vojtěch tells Zeman Sputnik is a non-issue, foreign minister says Czech Covid passport will be ready by July 1.
Coronavirus update, May 26, 2021: Vojtěch returns to 'calm the situation' and resolve the Covid pandemic
Plus: PM says Czech Republic should acknowledge foreign vaccinations, children 12 and older may be vaccinated as soon as the EMA approves it.
Coronavirus update, May 25, 2021: Eat inside and swim outside – Czech govt. confirms more reopenings
Plus: choirs will be able to sing again, conventions and meetings can take place, and up to 150 people can meet outside for celebrations.
Coronavirus update, May 24, 2021: Here's what changes from today in the Czech Republic
Theaters and cinemas reopen, more people go to the gym, and all schools end rotation; restaurant interiors could reopen June 14.
Coronavirus update, May 21, 2021: EU reaches deal on Covid passports – travel could resume in July
Vaccination will open for people 35 and over on midnight Sunday, and for those 30 and over on midnight Tuesday.
Coronavirus update, May 20, 2021: Serbia ready to donate 100,000 vaccines to the Czech Republic
New Covid cases fell below 1,000 on a weekday for the first time since Sept. 7, the number of tests covered by insurance may drop to two per month.
Coronavirus update, May 19, 2021: Czech Republic opens its first drive-in vaccination site
Plus: The health ministry has dismissed its Covid advisory body, school clubs can take place indoors, and Czech Republic may not reach vaccination goals.
Coronavirus update, May 18, 2021: Hotels can reopen for tourists starting May 24
Another wave of relaxations will come next week, with increased capacity at events and more people allowed at gyms.
Coronavirus update, May 17, 2021: Here's what is changing in the Czech Republic today
The next wave of relaxations are here but in most cases visitors to restaurants, gyms, or events will need to be tested, vaccinated, or recovered.
Coronavirus update, May 14, 2021: Outdoor pools set to reopen May 31, indoor pools two weeks later
The govt. will set definitive rules for restaurant gardens today, plus an agreement with neighboring countries over vaccination certificates is reached.
Coronavirus update, May 13, 2021: Foreign vaccination certificates won’t be recognized
Proof of vaccination will be needed for travel and more but for now the Czech Republic won't recognize Covid vaccinations carried out in other countries.
Coronavirus update, May 12, 2021: One-quarter of Czechs have at least one jab, one-tenth have both
The Czech Republic is slightly behind the EU total of 27 percent of people having at least one vaccination shot.
Coronavirus update, May 11, 2021: Outdoor seating, open-air events, and fitness centers to reopen
May 17 will see a new wave of reopenings, hotels could reopen on May 24; plus vaccination opens for people 40 and over next week.
Coronavirus update, May 10, 2021: Shops reopen nationwide today and public face-mask rules relaxed
Today's reopenings include museums and galleries in regions where they aren't already open as well the opening of all remaining shops and some services.
Coronavirus update, May 7, 2021: Czech Republic falls into 'better half' of overall EU rankings for Covid cases
The Czech Republic set a daily record of over 81,000 vaccinated Thursday and remains 15th in the EU for new cases, but eighth in overall deaths.
Coronavirus update, May 6, 2021: Vaccination registration to open for ages 45 and over next week
The pace of vaccinations has been picking up, with almost 77,000 doses given out yesterday, the second-most for a single day.
Coronavirus update, May 5, 2021: Prague pilot concert to welcome 2,500 vaccinated or tested spectators
The free outdoor concert at Výstaviště aims to prove that large cultural events can be safe if precautions are followed.
