Total control: New law could give sweeping powers to State Public Health Office
If approved, starting July, the government will be allowed to track your movements without your consent, impose lockdown without Parliamentary approval.
Czech morning news in brief: Top stories for Dec. 1, 2020
Healthcare agreement between Britain and the Czech Republic ends, possible new powers for Health Ministry, EC report confirms Babis' conflict of interest.
Health Ministry will combat COVID 'disinformation' with new campaign
An advertising campaign early next year will focus on getting out the government's message.
COVID-19 home diagnosis: This medical service leaflet explains the basics
Need to know about the disease? Frequently asked questions are answered here in one place, freeing up emergency phone lines.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Nov. 23: cases continue to decline, some lockdown measures ease
Theater and music performances can take place in the Czech Republic from Monday, but audiences must view them remotely
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Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Nov. 23, 2020
Small shops to remain closed for now, Health Minister to rework PES alert system, Prague court rules on illegal trafficking of rhino horns.
Blatný's Christmas present to Czechs: Shops could open Nov. 30
The Czech Health Minister says stores could open for holiday shopping soon - but he does not think it is a good idea.
Culinary crash: Industry losing CZK 414 million a day due to government lockdown
Relaxed restrictions over the summer did not compensate for spring losses, more businesses on the brink of failure.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Nov. 20: New cases slow, number of patients in ICUs drop below 1,000
Thursday saw fewer new cases, deaths increase by 134 to 6,874, PES number at 62.
Students will return to school in two stages – not soon enough say parents and educators
The anticipated change in PES number means children will return to school with masks, while the loosening of other measures could take effect Monday.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Nov. 19: Fewer in hospital, possible lifting of restrictions ahead
Number of patients hospitalized with Covid-19 the lowest since October 26, first and second graders return to school.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Nov. 18: 4,246 new cases yesterday, death toll at 6,558
According to experts, the spread of the pandemic has slowed in the Czech Republic over the past week, as new positive tests are lower week-on-week.
Czech PES index at 70 for past five days, restrictions may start to ease
Today, the Health Ministry began publishing its PES risk assessment index which was unveiled last Friday.
Survey: Czechs say closing schools worst Covid-19 restriction, more than half oppose vaccination
Most respondents prefer reopening schools to the loosening of other restrictions.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Nov. 16: Cases continue to decline, death toll surpasses Sweden's
Former Minister of Health says new PES system should not require 'state of emergency' for all five levels, death toll reaches 6,208.
Prague Municipal Court: Not enough evidence for regulation requiring masks to be worn outdoors
Mask requirements remain in effect until November 21, after which the Czech government will have to give new evidence to continue the regulation.
Czech Health Minister: State of emergency must continue
Using his new, stricter evaluation plan PES, Blatny tells government to ask for another state of emergency extension.
