Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Feb. 16, 2021
Former Czech health minister headed to Finland, COVID compensation bonus approved, and a stunning Czech ice wall makes worldwide headlines.
Coronavirus update, Feb. 16, 2021: Older students could soon return to school with antigen testing
Number of ICU beds at critical level due to British variant, people over 70 years can apply for vaccination on March 1.
CrossCafe chain closes all five of its cafes in Prague, venues in other cities will remain open
The Czech-based coffee shop chain says that government compensation is not enough to keep the outlets open
Coronavirus update, Feb. 15, 2021: trial COVID testing at Czech schools starts this week
Following the renewed state of emergency, the PES index remains at the highest level and the Czech Republic is negotiating independently with AstraZeneca.
Breaking: Czech government declares new state of emergency, shops and services to remain closed
After meeting with regional governors, the Czech govt. has declared a new state of emergency which will take effect when the previous one ends.
Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for Feb. 14, 2021
State of emergency talks to continue Sunday, protests against government measures in Prague and Brno, and more top headlines from this weekend.
Czech regions split on decision to request new state of emergency
Regional governors are not united in asking the government to declare a new state of emergency; talks will continue today
Healthcare workers are now the only Czech commuters permitted to enter Germany
From Sunday, the only regular Czech commuters permitted entry to Germany will be healthcare workers, with an exception for agricultural workers in Saxony.
UPDATE: The Czech Republic's state of emergency does not end on Sunday
Current restrictions will continue over at least the next two weeks as the Czech government has declared a new state of emergency.
Czech PM: regional governors must request new state of emergency
According to Andrej Babiš, the Czech government cannot bypass the Chamber of Deputies and declare a new state of emergency on its own.
End of state of emergency does not mean end of lockdown, says Prague mayor
Most restrictive measures will remain in effect after the Czech state of emergency expires this weekend, says Zdeněk Hřib.
Coronavirus update, Feb. 12, 2021: State of emergency in the Czech Republic to end on Sunday
What this means for the relaxing of measures and is yet to be decided; a govt. meeting will be held Friday afternoon.
People traveling to the UK will require two COVID tests once in quarantine
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The new measures for traveling into the U.K. will come into force on Monday.
Coronavirus update, Feb. 11, 2021: Govt. restricts movement between several Czech regions
Czech officials have just announced a travel ban in and out of Cheb, Sokolov, and Trutnov due to soaring infection rates.
Sledding and skiing in Prague: What is allowed and where can you go?
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Record snowfall has led to a flurry of outdoor fun across Prague's public parks; learn the rules for safely participating in winter activties during COVID.
Coronavirus update, Feb. 10, 2021: Czech Republic sees over 10,000 new cases Tuesday
Lower house of Parliament will discuss state of emergency Thursday morning; Moderna vaccine delayed and amount reduced.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Feb. 9, 2021
Frost warning in effect for several regions, Czech players advance in Australian Open, Jewish Museum responds to Maláčová.
