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.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Nov. 16, 2020
'Lights of Hope' shine in Brno, more countries turn red on the travel map and the country prepares for Freedom and Democracy Day tomorrow.
Czech Chamber of Deputies to assess state of emergency extension on Thursday
The Czech government is expected to request that the current state of emergency be extended through December 20
Demonstrations against Czech lockdown restrictions planned for November 17
Prague's Wenceslas Square and other locations around the Czech Republic will be the site of planned demonstrations on Tuesday's national holiday
Czech Health Ministry: first shipments of COVID-19 vaccine expected by January
Enough vaccines for 4.5 million people are expected to arrive to the Czech Republic by April 2021
Czech public offices and schools to operate in limited mode at higher COVID-19 risk levels
Czech schools may fully open at level 2 of the new COVID-19 risk assessment system; the country is currently at level 4
Ostrava Technical University develops innovative UV face mask
Experts from the university have developed a new face mask that filers inhaled air via UV technology to remove viruses and bacteria
Czech Republic reveals new daily PES (DOG) COVID-19 rating system
From Monday, the Czech Republic's COVID-19 situation will be scored daily on a 1-5 dog-based scale with corresponding measures
COVID-19 testing to be mandatory on entry to Czech Republic from Germany, Sweden as of Monday
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From Monday, Germany, Sweden and Cyprus will turn red on the Czech Republic's travel risk traffic light map
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.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Nov. 13, 2020
Tragedy from Egypt touches the Czech Republic, state of emergency could last until Dec. 20, the country prepares to celebrate democracy
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Nov. 13: R number at 0.8 as cases continue to drop, death toll now at 5,755
Most of the infected have mild symptoms of the disease, and 1,120 people are hospitalized with serious symptoms.
The Czech 'R' number has finally fallen to 0.8 – now what?
"If the average reproduction number per week is reduced to 0.8, the restrictions will be relaxed," Prime Minister Babiš said exactly one month ago.
Czech epidemiologists: Forget about New Year's Eve parties, Christmas visits this year
According to Czech experts, restaurants and large shopping centers should remain closed until 2021, holiday visits limited.
Warehouse and logistics companies hunt for part-time Christmas workers amid coronavirus shortage
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According to a survey companies are searching for workers to cover the busy Christmas period as COVID causes travel restrictions and staff to quarantine.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Nov. 12: 7,000 fewer cases than a week ago, death toll now stands at 5,570
As of Wednesday, there were 8,925 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the Czech Republic, nearly 7,000 less than a week ago.
