Coronavirus update, Jan. 22, 2021: Czech government extends state of emergency until Valentine's Day
The emergency state has been extended until Feb. 14; elementary schools could reopen next month.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 21, 2021
New quotas to be implemented for Czech shops, Prague Airport sees huge drop in passengers, and eRouška app gets an update.
Coronavirus update, Jan. 21, 2021: Czech officials to discuss state of emergency extension today
Officials say they may make respirators mandatory in shops and transport; the country is also seeking fast vaccine approval.
Czech government considering mandatory respirators in shops and public transport
Following a Wednesday afternoon meeting of the Central Crisis Staff, deputy PM Hamáček says 'no reason to loosen restrictions.'
Czech government's handy new online tool helps calculate benefits owed due to COVID
-
A new website has also launched to help small business owners and the self-employed find support programs.
Czech politics goes to dogs: anti-PES restauranteurs to form political party focused on re-opening pubs
The group said in a press conference on Tuesday their political movement is a response to COVID restrictions.
Coronavirus update, Jan. 20, 2021: Co-author of PES index calls for sixth level due to British mutation
1.3 percent of the population has been vaccinated in the Czech Republic so far; President Zeman to receive vaccination today.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 20, 2021
Merkel-Babiš talks outline plan for commuters, top Czech politician resigns, and a Prague icon gains monumental recognition.
Travel rules change this week: several new countries move to red on Czech traffic-light map
-
As of Monday COVID tests are now required from Hungary, Malta and several other spots; here's the latest update to the map.
A Czech company has developed the world's first nanofiber FFP3 respirator
Pardam Nano4fibers said the mask's increased resistance to humidity means it can be used to protect against bacteria for several days.
Coronavirus update, Jan. 19, 2021: Stationery shops can reopen Tuesday, but schools will remain closed
The Czech government has also requested an extension of the emergency state until Feb. 21 due to highly contagious UK strain.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 19, 2021
Crime drops in 2020, Czech Foreign Minister tests positive for COVID, and a rare parrot is born at Prague Zoo.
Blue Monday guide to good mental health in the Czech Republic during COVID
-
Today is considered the most depressing day of the year; we spoke with Prague-based experts who offered these coping strategies.
New study reveals pandemic has been particularly hard on Czech women
-
COVID has had a measurable impact on the mental health of people in the Czech Republic, particularly women.
English
German
Dutch
Slovenian
Coronavirus update, Jan. 18, 2021: Czech government set to debate move to fourth risk level
New COVID-19 cases hit the lowest level this year, children’s clothing shops and stationery stores will reopen on Tuesday.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 18, 2021
Czech Foreign Minister condemns detention of Navalny, call for school children to be tested weekly and Czech Lion Award nominees to be revealed.
Shops selling underwear, clothes and shoes for kids, can reopen as of Tuesday
The decision is expected to approved today by the Czech government, PM Babiš said in an interview on Sunday.
