Czechia registers first measles outbreak after two-year absence
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The Czech Vaccinology Society blames the concerning news on declining vaccination rates amid parental skepticism and misinformation.
Czech health officials urge calm amid rise in dry pneumonia cases
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While the bacteria causing the pneumonia outbreak in China has been detected in Czechia, officials say it’s not uncommon during the winter period.
Concerns grow as Czechia grapples with growing Covid cases
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Doctors and the government continue to encourage people to get vaccinated and urge caution if infected with the virus.
Czech health minister: Now is the time to schedule Covid and flu jabs
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The State Health Institute on Tuesday encouraged people in Czechia to get inoculated against both Covid-19 and influenza without delay.
Deadline for changing health insurance provider looms in Czechia
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You can only change health insurance providers twice per year, and people in Czechia have until the end of September to start the process.
Czechia plans to extend the age range for HPV vaccine reimbursement
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A legislative proposal increasing the number of vaccination sites also addressed the safety of drinking water supplies.
Czech health minister wants additional charges for people abusing emergency rooms
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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
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Politicians and experts claim the pouches, often used by teenagers, have dangerous health effects.
New statistics map the Czech Republic's ongoing doctor shortage
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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
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The variant has been spreading rapidly in the US and is said to be 'immune evasive.'
Czech Republic considers introducing supplemental health insurance
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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
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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
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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.
