Czech health minister wants additional charges for people abusing emergency rooms
His proposal introduces new fees for people who use emergency services without visiting a general practitioner first.
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.
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.
Fast-spreading new coronavirus variant found in Czechia
The variant has been spreading rapidly in the US and is said to be 'immune evasive.'
Czech Republic considers introducing supplemental health insurance
The Czech health minister wants to boost the coffers of the country's healthcare sector by introducing a system of above-standard coverage.
Czech lower house to override presidential veto on state healthcare contributions
Czech President Miloš Zeman has vetoed the bill that would cut state health care payments, but govt. intends to override the veto.
Vaccine registration for younger age group to open from Monday
Registration for Covid vaccinations will open on Monday for kids aged five to eleven.
Overview: Latest changes to Czech travel map announced
The Czech Republic is tightening travel restrictions as a result of the discovery of a new Covid variant.
Overview: New restrictions go into effect for travel to and from the Czech Republic
A number of countries, including the Czech Republic, are tightening travel measures following the discovery of a new Covid variant.
Czech Republic weekly coronavirus news for October 26–31, 2021
A regularly updated article with all the latest developments related to the Covid-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic.
Coronavirus update, Oct. 21, 2021: Czech Republic to require restaurant checks and masks at work
Plus: Covid tests will no longer be free, quarantine time shortened, court rejects complaint about Covid antibody recognition.
Prague court overturns obligation to fill in passenger locator form
The measure, in place to help Czech authorities with tracing efforts, has been deemed in violation of human rights.
Coronavirus update, Oct. 12, 2021: Number of new Czech Covid cases highest since early May
Plus: Vaccination reduces hospitalization risk by 90 pct., Czech teams earn European Citizen's Prize for Covid projects, number of young patients rising.
Coronavirus update, Sept. 29, 2021: Interest in language courses declining among Czechs since Covid
Many Czech seniors are not protected from Covid-19, Covid spread decreases on national holiday, and interest in vaccination on the decline.
Coronavirus update, Sept. 27, 2021: Covid testing could be waived for school trips
Foreign students are undergoing re-vaccination, free testing to continue through October, and the R number is on the rise.
Coronavirus update, Sept. 22, 2021: Czech Republic sees highest daily Covid rise since late May
Slovak president criticizes vaccine inequality in UN speech, rules for school field trips may change, fraction of eligible Czechs show interest in booster.
Coronavirus update, Sept. 21, 2021: US eases travel restrictions for EU countries
After a year of tough restrictions, travelers from 33 countries including China, India, Brazil, and most of Europe can fly to the US from Nov.
