Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Feb. 2, 2021
Czech Republic condemns Myanmar coup, section of Berlin wall could go on display in Žižkov, anti-PES party builds European support.
Coronavirus update, Jan. 29, 2021: New restrictions for Czech Republic as death toll exceeds 16,000
As the infection speeds up, Czech Health Minister calls PES system 'irrelevant' for lockdown; officials shorten wait time between free antigen tests.
New PES index allows in-class learning at risk level five: so when will Czech schools reopen?
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The change was approved by lawmakers today, however, an exact date for when children can return has not yet been set.
Coronavirus update, Jan. 20, 2021: Co-author of PES index calls for sixth level due to British mutation
1.3 percent of the population has been vaccinated in the Czech Republic so far; President Zeman to receive vaccination today.
Coronavirus update, Jan. 15, 2021: Czech Republic sees half as many new cases on Thursday than a week ago
The vaccination registration system launched today; the reconfiguring of the PES to allow more businesses to remain open will be discussed next week.
Coronavirus update, Jan. 14, 2021: Czech Republic drops one point from highest PES risk level
The fall from the fifth to the fourth degree on the anti-epidemic scale indicates the beginning of an infection spread slowdown.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Dec. 14: Return to partial lockdown, expedited testing date on the table today
On Monday, the Czech government will discuss a return to the fourth-degree risk level and a re-closure of restaurants and hotels
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.
Czech morning news in brief: Top stories for Dec. 11, 2020
Free antigen testing to start Dec. 18, possible early holiday for schools, organizations demand change in care for elderly, disabled.
Czech morning news in brief: Top stories for Dec. 10, 2020
Govt. extends state of emergency, big fines for businesses violating COVID restrictions, first child dies from COVID, Slovakia locks down again.
'Alternative' PES system – opposition govt. unveils its new proposal
According to the current PES system, even at the lowest level, a state of emergency is required, the opposition looks to change that.
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.
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.
No Christmas gatherings or shopping for gifts, so say Czech PM and Health Minister
According to B&B (Babiš and Blatný), people should not have Christmas visits, or shop for gifts, to prevent further spread of Covid-19.
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.
