Estonia, Iceland turn red on new Czech Covid-19 travel map
Denmark and Luxembourg have gone from red to orange in the new map, which goes into effect from Monday.
5 million people fully vaccinated in the Czech Republic since the end of 2020
In total, about 47 percent of the population has completed vaccination, far short of the 85 percent needed for herd immunity.
Coronavirus update, Aug. 6, 2021: Moderna claims its vaccine is 93 percent effective after six months
Plus: Johnson & Johnson won’t supply vaccine next week, vaccination lottery has ended, principals say Education Ministry guidelines are unfeasible.
Coronavirus update, Aug. 5, 2021: Health Ministry to decide on third jab by end of August
Plus: O2 universum now offering walk-in vaccination, EU to buy Novavax vaccine, GPs could soon vaccinate children with Moderna
Over 42,000 Covid vaccine doses applied to people without registration since mid-July
The center at the Westfield Chodov mall accounts for almost half of the walk-in vaccinations nationwide.
Czech measles cases nearly eliminated following Covid-19 epidemic
After 590 measles cases in the Czech Republic in 2019, there were just four reported cases in 2020 and none in the first half of 2021.
France, Denmark elevated to high risk in latest Czech Covid-19 travel map
Italy, Switzerland and Iceland will also be elevated to moderate risk in the latest travel map, valid from Monday.
Foreign scholars to Czech officials: 'Study is essential travel'
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Academics who spent years trying to qualify for programs in Europe say Covid travel restrictions put their careers at risk.
Coronavirus update, July 30, 2021: Prague launches vaccination bus that will stop at popular locales
Plus: People who can’t wear masks need a doctor’s certificate, children won’t need pre-entry Covid tests when returning from risk countries.
Coronavirus update, July 29, 2021: Thousands of foreigners seek vaccination in the Czech Republic
More than a month after the start of registration, 15,842 people without public insurance have paid for vaccination against Covid-19.
Coronavirus update, July 28, 2021: Large event organizers should check status of ticket buyers
Plus: Health Ministry to revise respirator rules, need for third dose should be clear by end of August, R number under 1.0 for 10 days in a row.
Czech court cancels measure requiring respirators in buildings and on public transport
The Health Ministry now has three days to react or the measure could take effect immediately.
Coronavirus update, July 27, 2021: You can dance if you want to! Health Ministry loosens venue restrictions
As of Aug. 1, the capacity of indoor and outdoor events will increase; the loosened lockdown rules also apply to stadiums and swimming pools
Coronavirus update, July 26, 2021: 10 millionth vaccine dose to be administered in the Czech Republic today
Plus: Govt. to discuss selling or donating excess vaccines, over 12,000 vaccinated at Chodov walk-in center, 80 percent of Czechs at Olympics vaccinated.
Poll: Nearly one-quarter of the Czech population refuses Covid vaccination
The share of those who refuse inoculation, however, has dropped from 33 percent in February and 26 percent in April, according to a new poll.
Czech Health Ministry: Self-tests and sworn affidavits no longer valid for restaurants and events
The rules for proving you aren't capable of spreading coronavirus have changed once again.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for July 23, 2021
Czech Olympic flag bearers represent new gender-balanced era, Senate opposes greater THC content in cannabis, illegally sterilized women to be compensated.
