Czechia to ban sale of nicotine pouches to under-18 year olds
Politicians and experts claim the pouches, often used by teenagers, have dangerous health effects.
Record-high number of new HIV cases reported in Czechia
For the first time, the number of new cases involving foreigners exceeded the number of cases of Czechs.
New statistics map the Czech Republic's ongoing doctor shortage
The increasing average age of doctors in Czechia, paired with an underfunded system, has led to a long-term shortage of doctors in the country.
Czechia will not test Chinese visitors for Covid
The Czech Health Ministry doesn't plan to introduce them given the absence of direct flights between the Czech Republic and China.
Fast-spreading new coronavirus variant found in Czechia
The variant has been spreading rapidly in the US and is said to be 'immune evasive.'
Health officials advise caution as Czechia hit by RSV epidemic
Experts are urging people to avoid crowds and limit shaking hands or hugging when greeting people.
Czech Health Ministry working to solve shortage of fever medicine for children
The Ministry of Health negotiated 300,000 packs of Nurofen for children, roughly a third will arrive by Christmas.
Audit: Czechia lacks a system to protect soft targets from terrorist attacks
The Interior Ministry rejects the criticism from the Supreme Auditing Office, and says that Czech practices are in line with those of other EU countries.
Czechia lifts Covid travel restrictions for all EU arrivals
A regularly updated article with all the latest developments related to the Covid-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic.
Masks off: Czech respirator rules being relaxed as of March 14
Respirators will no longer be required in most indoor spaces except for public transport and some healthcare facilities.
Czechia drops Covid-related entry rules for Ukrainians in danger
A regularly updated article with all the latest developments related to the Covid-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic for Feb. 21–27.
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Covid-19 treatment pill approved for use within the EU
A regularly updated article with all the latest developments related to the Covid-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic for Jan. 24–30.
Sweeping changes to Czech health insurance: here’s what you need to know
The biggest amendment to the Public Health Insurance Act for fifteen years includes some important changes.
Italy, Sweden, and Malta turn dark red on Czech travel map
The incidence of the Omicron varaint has caused travel rules to tighten for some countries.
Czech Ministry of Health issues 11 safety tips for the holiday season
Without proper precautions, the holiday season could reverse the recent progress in reducing new Covid cases, the ministry warns.
Coronavirus update, Oct. 14, 2021: Czech PM convening council to address deteriorating Covid situation
Plus: Nine people seek compensation for Covid vaccination, court to discuss recognition of antibodies, new Covid cases again near 1,500.
Health insurance prices for foreigners in the Czech Republic are on the rise
After warnings that a new regulation on foreigners’ insurance could cause an unhealthy monopoly, prices are already rising.
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