On the first anniversary of Czech school closures, students plead for reopening
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Students and teachers called for outdoor lessons at least once a week to allow for some stimulation and interaction.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for March 11, 2021
Prague farmers markets call for reopening, Zeman demands health minister's dismissal over Sputnik vaccine, bill to compensate Roma women has early support.
Coronavirus update, March 11, 2021: Record 47,000 people vaccinated on Wednesday
Hamáček wants vaccination for police and firefighters, regional governors against Russian Sputnik vaccine, govt. to address antigen test shortage.
You can now buy respirators in 30 Prague metro stations
Prague Public Transit Company is selling FFP2 respirators at some points of sale based at stations in the capital as well as online.
Coronavirus update, March 10, 2021: COVID-related deaths in Prague now over 2,000
First Czech COVID patient sent abroad, Croatia offers help with COVID patients, January death toll sets a national record.
Part performance, part therapy: Czech theater group lets you leave a message from lockdown
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The "Voices" virtual voicemail project offers an outlet for expression and human connection during these difficult days.
Coronavirus update, March 9, 2021: Epidemic slowing but a tough week lies ahead, deputy PM says
Reproduction number falls below 1.0, govt. approves bonuses for health workers, firms burdening free public testing.
Coronavirus update, March 8, 2021: Testing to extend to firms with under 50 employees
Government plans a comprehensive compensation package and Health Minister Blatný sees the coming week as critical.
Anti-lockdown protests in Prague disband soon after starting
Protests at Prague's Old Town and Wenceslas squares were officially called off shortly after beginning this afternoon
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for March 7, 2021
9,000 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, former Czech president Klaus recovering, and more top headlines from this weekend
Poland is ready to accept Czech COVID-19 patients
Polish Deputy Health Minister Waldemar Kraska told media that the country is ready to provide assistance to their neighbors
To go along with coronavirus dessert, Prague cafe now offers vaccine cake
Don't want a coronavirus cake? Prague's Black Madonna Cafe now offers a vaccine dessert, too
Czech Republic to receive one million vaccine doses in March, two million in April
Health Minister Jan Blatný told journalists on Friday that the country aims to vaccinate up to 100,000 people per day by April.
Coronavirus update, March 5, 2021: PM Babiš says restrictions unlikely to ease anytime soon
Czech Republic still worst in EU in new COVID cases, antigen testing starts in medium-size firms, government to discuss mandatory home office.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for March 5, 2021
Cyberattack targets Prague City Hall, theater reps demand culture reopening, Tatra Around the World 2 begins next leg, and online grocers limit purchases.
Coronavirus update, March 4, 2021: Death toll crosses 21,000 as Czech Republic requests Chinese vaccine
As new cases surpass 15,000, EU allots 100,000 extra vaccines to the Czech Republic and President Zeman requests Sinopharm vaccine from China.
Tips for buying a respirator in the Czech Republic: are FFP2 and KN95 the same?
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While KN95 masks are still allowed in the Czech Republic, some experts warn they meet a lower standard.
