
Czech health ministry's travel blacklist and changing rules create confusion, canceled vacations
Croatia and Slovakia have changed the entry rules for the Czech Republic; travel bans for Tunisia and Russia are also going into effect.
Coronavirus update, July 1, 2021: Covid spreading mainly among young people in Prague
Plus: Children aged 12 to 15 can register for Covid vaccination, a new app can carry your certificates, Covid second-most frequent death cause last year.
Coronavirus update, June 30, 2021: Prague Covid situation is worsening, R number on the rise
More contagious delta variant is on the rise, the Health Ministry now wants people with one vaccine dose may need to show negative test.
Coronavirus update, June 29, 2021: No respirators outdoors from July with exceptions
Plus: R number climbs to 0.97; more operators added to help line, respirators will stay required at mass events, some health workers to get spa vouchers.
Coronavirus update, June 28, 2021: Covid vaccination interval to be reduced, says Czech PM
The number of people fully vaccinated now over 3 million, govt. to spend more on vaccination campaign as registrations drop.
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.
Coronavirus update, June 23, 2021: Czech travel map revised, all neighboring countries now green
Plus: PM Babiš: says faults from last summer must not be repeated, court retroactively finds more restrictions unlawful.
Coronavirus update, June 22, 2021: Czech govt. speeds up next wave of relaxations to June 26
Plus: Czechs and EU citizens vaccinated abroad can get certificates from UZIS, employers want to decide on face masks and tests in their firms.
Coronavirus update, June 21, 2021: Vaccination to be available without prior registration as of mid-July
Plus: Children 12 and up can get vaccinated against Covid as of July 1, Health Ministry working on acknowledging U.S. vaccinations.
Coronavirus update, June 18, 2021: After a year, Americans can to travel to the Czech Republic
Plus: No more quarantine on return from high-risk countries, Foreign Ministry launches website with travel conditions.
Coronavirus update, June 17, 2021: No Covid-related deaths for first time since September
Plus: Czechs can newly travel to Bulgaria without restrictions, Health Ministry changes rules for testing at summer camps again.
Coronavirus update, June 16, 2021: Experts say Covid passes are crucial for domestic tourism
Plus: Covid testing rules for summer camps change again, and a new app is being launched to check the validity of Covid certificates.
Coronavirus update, June 15, 2021: Next wave of relaxations planned for July
Occupancy of both outdoor and indoor events to increase, restaurants can have live music, and cinemas can sell popcorn.
Coronavirus update, June 14, 2021: Children 12 and up in the Czech Republic could be vaccinated in September
Plus: Babiš says up to 2,000 and 5,000 may attend indoor, outdoor cultural events, EMA official says AstraZeneca shouldn't be used for people over 60.
Coronavirus update, June 11, 2021: Six centers in Prague will vaccinate those with private insurance
Vaccination centers in Prague will be begin offering dates in the middle of June, other regions have already started; some sites will not accept cash.
Coronavirus update, June 10, 2021: Czech multiplexes reopen today with record number of new releases
Plus: Vaccination registration for people with private insurance opens at midnight, MPs refuse to fast track legislation for EU Covid Certificates.