Survey: Over sixty percent of Czechs encounter fake news, twelve percent believe it
Respondents were polled about recent fake news stories involving coronavirus being developed in a lab and 5G transmitters affecting health.
Coronavirus update, May 18, 2021: Hotels can reopen for tourists starting May 24
Another wave of relaxations will come next week, with increased capacity at events and more people allowed at gyms.
Coronavirus update, May 17, 2021: Here's what is changing in the Czech Republic today
The next wave of relaxations are here but in most cases visitors to restaurants, gyms, or events will need to be tested, vaccinated, or recovered.
Restaurants not required to monitor guest Covid status, says Czech Deputy PM
While outdoor areas of restaurants will be able to open from Monday, the venues themselves will not be responsible for their patrons' Covid status
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for May 16, 2021
Saturday Covid-19 total hits 36-week low, hundreds participate in Navalis Festival in Prague, and more headlines from this weekend
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Coronavirus update, May 14, 2021: Outdoor pools set to reopen May 31, indoor pools two weeks later
The govt. will set definitive rules for restaurant gardens today, plus an agreement with neighboring countries over vaccination certificates is reached.
Czech government ready to set policy for vaccination of foreigners
Plans by the Health Ministry to offer vaccinations for foreigners in the Czech Republic are moving forward.
Coronavirus update, May 13, 2021: Foreign vaccination certificates won’t be recognized
Proof of vaccination will be needed for travel and more but for now the Czech Republic won't recognize Covid vaccinations carried out in other countries.
Babiš: Health minister must 'take the bull by the horns' and explain his property in detail
Barely in office for a month, Arenberger is already facing a scandal that could see his tenure end quickly.
Czech pubs and restaurants to follow honor system when checking guests' Covid status
Outdoor seating is set to open Monday but the Czech govt. hasn't given restaurants official guidelines for showing proof of vaccination or test.
Coronavirus update, May 12, 2021: One-quarter of Czechs have at least one jab, one-tenth have both
The Czech Republic is slightly behind the EU total of 27 percent of people having at least one vaccination shot.
Mayor of Prague calls on health ministry to address vaccination of uninsured foreigners
Hřib argued that if uninsured foreigners, primarily in Prague, were eliminated from the vaccination system, the population protection would not be secured.
Coronavirus update, May 11, 2021: Outdoor seating, open-air events, and fitness centers to reopen
May 17 will see a new wave of reopenings, hotels could reopen on May 24; plus vaccination opens for people 40 and over next week.
Confirmed: Outdoor seating areas of Czech restaurants can open from Monday, May 17
Those with a negative Covid test, proof of vaccination or recent recovery from Covid can enjoy garden seating; interiors will remain closed.
Coronavirus update, May 10, 2021: Shops reopen nationwide today and public face-mask rules relaxed
Today's reopenings include museums and galleries in regions where they aren't already open as well the opening of all remaining shops and some services.
Czechs living in the UK petition Health Ministry to ease travel restrictions
An online petition urging the Czech Health Ministry to lower the risk status of the UK has collected hundreds of signatures from Czechs living abroad
Vaccine registration to open for those over 16 in early June, says Czech Health Minister
Access to travel and cultural and sporting events should be enough motivation for young people to get vaccinated, according to Petr Arenberger.
