
Risk map places all of Czechia on high alert for ticks this weekend
Tick activity is at high levels across the Czech Republic this weekend, including in Prague, according to the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute.
Czech health minister: No lockdowns or anti-Covid measures expected this winter
In a speech given this morning, Vlastimil Válek warned of a rise in influenza cases, but ruled out a return to last winter's anti-Covid measures.
Covid booster jabs with updated formula now available in Prague
The newly approved vaccines are optimized for the BA.1 Covid variant, while doses that can protect against BA.4 and 5 could arrive by Sept. 19.
Just in time for tick-season, a fast-track vaccine is now available in Prague
Vaccination can help protect against tick-borne encephalitis which can bring on severe health complications.
Czech folk singer's tragic Covid death makes world headlines
World media outlets are picking up the story of the late Czech folk singer Hana Horká who died of Covid-19 Sunday.
Regular opening hours back in effect in Czechia as of December 25
A regularly updated article with all the latest developments related to the Covid-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic for Dec. 13-19.
Czech Ministry of Health issues 11 safety tips for the holiday season
Without proper precautions, the holiday season could reverse the recent progress in reducing new Covid cases, the ministry warns.
Czech Covid spread shows significant signs of slowing
A regularly updated article with all the latest developments related to the Covid-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic.
Only PCR tests for Covid-19 will be accepted, says Czech Health Minister
A daily update with all the latest developments related to the Covid-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic for Nov. 8-14, 2021.
Travel from the Czech Republic to the US resumes Nov. 8: Here's what you need to know
The change comes as Covid cases spike in the Czech Republic. What will a worsening pandemic mean for future of travel to the States?
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, Oct. 8, 2021: Re-vaccination interval for Czech Republic cut to six months
Plus: Over 1,600 quarantined people used drive-in voting, new Covid cases drop under 1,000, Czech Republic fifth-least affected in EU.
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.
Czech PM to receive third dose of Covid-19 vaccine in October
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš will receive his third vaccine dose on October 7, one day before general elections in the Czech Republic.
Coronavirus update, Sept. 23, 2021: Czech scientists develop Covid test for virus-neutralizing antibodies
Plus: Vaccine pass forgeries on the rise, city officials calls on Praguers to practice vigilance, and the R numbers holds steady.
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.