Cottage visits and travel between districts may be allowed after Easter
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The ban on movement may be eased after the holiday; the Czech government will also meet Friday to discuss the prolonged state of emergency.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for March 26, 2021
The Czech census begins, Kupka painting sets record at auction, and through traffic along Prague's embankments may be restricted to locals.
Coronavirus update, March 26, 2021: Schools could reopen by mid-April, decision to be made before Easter
Lower house to discuss extending the state of emergency, PM Babiš promises to raise bonus for medical rescuers, new Covid cases among medical staff drop.
Coronavirus update, March 25, 2021: Czech health minister says lockdown rules may ease after Easter
Czechs over 65 may be vaccinated after Easter, Blatný says Johnson & Johnson vaccines will arrive in April, EU setting rules for Covid vaccine export.
Going the distance: teacher tips for doing distance learning – better
We asked two Prague educators what works and what doesn't when it comes to distance-learning success over the long haul.
The Czech Philharmonic’s March 25 online concert will benefit healthcare professionals
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Beethoven’s Eroica symphony will raise funds for psychosocial support for heroic but overburdened hospital staff.
Coronavirus update, March 24, 2021: PES index drops to third degree after 108 days
Johnson & Johnson vaccine won't arrive in April, Prague and surroundings won’t be seen as a single district, ČSSD to back 30-day emergency extension.
Coronavirus update, March 23, 2021: COVID death toll crosses 25,000
Govt. to ask for 30-day extension of state of emergency, firms with up to 10 people to test for COVID, police to check on quarantine observance.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for March 22, 2021
Czechs observe a minute of silence for COVID deaths today, police break up parties at closed Prague venues this weekend, and spring temps on their way.
Coronavirus update, March 22, 2021: Lowest number of new COVID cases since mid-December
Hamáček says restrictions have been effective, Prague and suburbs to be seen as single district, EU official says bloc doesn’t need Russian vaccine.
Czech government to seek extension of state of emergency through at least April 11
According to Deputy PM Jan Hamáček, the Czech cabinet has agreed on the need to extend the current state of emergency by at least two weeks.
Czech Republic to remember first COVID-19-related death with minute of silence
On Monday, March 22, bells will ring at noon to mark the anniversary of the first death from COVID-19 in the country; the Petřín tower will also go dark.
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for March 21, 2021
Pilgrimage to honor St. Ludmila, Klaus calls for parties to unite, and more top headlines from this weekend.
Poland, Cyprus elevated to 'very high risk' on Czech COVID-19 travel map
Additionally, Denmark and Norway will be elevated to 'high risk' on the new map, valid from Monday, March 22.
Czech Republic to receive tens of thousands of Johnson & Johnson vaccines in April
The vaccine, newly approved by the European Medicines Agency, will begin distribution in Europe from April 16.
Czech culture at home: 5 tips for what to stream, eat, and read this weekend, March 19–21, 2021
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Explore the 'zoo' in more ways than one, dig into a St. Patrick's Day feast, and spin a Grammy-nominated record feat. a Czech conductor.
Coronavirus update, March 19, 2021: Restrictions likely to be in place until Easter, with minor changes
The govt. extended restrictions to March 28 and will seek to extend them further when there is a new state of emergency.
