Coronavirus update, Sept. 14, 2021: Czech population growth lowest in eight years due to Covid deaths
Plus: People should now be tested by their GP for Covid, Alpha variant nearly disappears in the Czech Republic, new cases and hospitalizations jump again.
Czech Republic divided on whether or not Covid should be treated like the flu
As some countries decide to treat Covid as an endemic virus by lifting restrictions, should the Czech Republic do the same?
Absurdistan 2021: The best of the Czech health minister memes
We've put together some of the top memes making the rounds as Adam Vojtěch is appointed Czech health minister. Again.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for May 24, 2021
Decision to be made with regards to Health Minister Arenberger, Tuesday blockade planned for Czech-Polish border, Night of Churches begins later this week.
Babiš: Health minister must 'take the bull by the horns' and explain his property in detail
Barely in office for a month, Arenberger is already facing a scandal that could see his tenure end quickly.
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Czech Republic's newest health minister accused of concealing income
Petr Arenberger, in office for only a month, is the fourth health minister to hold the position since September 2020.
A comprehensive guide to vaccination in the Czech Republic: updated Sept. 14, 2021
We've compiled key information about how, where, and when you can get vaccinated in the Czech Republic.
Foreigners with private health insurance in the Czech Republic facing uncertainties about vaccination
Foreigners who aren't part of the Czech state health insurance scheme are currently being denied vaccination against Covid-19.
President Zeman dismisses Health Minister Blatný, appoints replacement
Blatný had been the third health minister during the pandemic; he will be replaced by Petr Arenberger, director of the Prague-Vinohrady Teaching Hospital.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for March 12, 2021
A man died by suicide outside of the Ministry of Health building in Prague Thursday night, Prague police and ambulance services confirm.
Just in: Czech govt. to toughen anti-COVID measures, authorities stress minimal contact
Due to the rising number of cases and Czech hospitals on the brink of capacity, new rules go into effect from Saturday.
Coronavirus update, Jan. 28, 2021: Czech govt. will meet today to decide over tougher lockdown measures
While relaxing restrictions was previously discussed, health officials are now troubled by the rise in new cases and will likely tighten measures.
Shops to open on Christmas morning – regardless of state of emergency or COVID restrictions
The Minister of Trade confirmed shops will open on Christmas Eve, as Blatný urges people to shop only when necessary
Blatný to propose PES level 4 Monday, restaurants will close, shops to remain open
Govt. will discuss compensation for businesses that must close, ski resorts could open, but skiers will not be allowed to stay.
Christmas vacation may start sooner for students, says Ministry of Health
Officials are considering extending school holidays in an effort to prevent the spread of the virus.
Czech morning news in brief: Top stories for Dec. 8, 2020
Restaurants have new restrictions, free antigen tests for the public, oldest Czech passes away, 'Havel' film director wins top prize at ROME RIFF festival.
Thought you had the PES system figured out? Hold on to your hats – it's about to change
With the current push for more COVID-19 antigen tests, the recently unveiled PES system is taking new shape.
