Czech weekend news in brief: top stories for Jan. 17, 2021
Czech COVID-19 vaccinations cross 100,000, state of emergency to be extended, Jan Palach remembered and more headlines from this weekend
British COVID-19 variant reported in Czech Republic
The more contagious mutation of COVID-19 first identified in the UK has now been confirmed in the Czech Republic
One-quarter of Czech residents over 80 have registered for COVID-19 vaccine
In one day after vaccination registrations opened, more than 100,000 seniors have applied; less than 10,000 have received a date
Former health minister: 'Count on tough restrictions in the Czech Republic until March'
The former health minister and epidemiologist Roman Prymula says COVID-19 passports could allow some events to start taking place.
Coronavirus update, Jan. 15, 2021: Czech Republic sees half as many new cases on Thursday than a week ago
The vaccination registration system launched today; the reconfiguring of the PES to allow more businesses to remain open will be discussed next week.
Prague’s Old Town Market renovation put on hold due to cost
The restoration of the market into a culinary and cultural center had been in the planning phases for five years.
School supplies and paper may return to Czech government's "essential items" list from next week
Current coronavirus rules have restricted the sale of non-essential items as not to disadvantage smaller shops which are closed.
From priority groups to reservation system: Czech Republic’s vaccination strategy takes its final shape
The top priority includes people in care homes, those over 80, and medical workers and students; registry begins on Friday.
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Coronavirus update, Jan. 14, 2021: Czech Republic drops one point from highest PES risk level
The fall from the fifth to the fourth degree on the anti-epidemic scale indicates the beginning of an infection spread slowdown.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 14, 2021
German travel restrictions won't impact Czech commuters, Zeman urges re-think on Afghanistan, and most popular sports in the Czech Republic revealed.
Travel update: negative test will be required for entry to the United States
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A negative test or documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 is required for air passengers arriving from a foreign country to the U.S.
Prague tests contactless pedestrian buttons to slow the spread of COVID-19
The city helped develop the device which has been newly installed at Dvořákovo nábřeží and Klášterská Street, near the St. Agnes Cloister.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 13, 2021
Two restaurants fined for breaching COVID restrictions, Prague apartment prices on the rise, and principal's demand pay raise.
Coronavirus update, Jan. 13, 2021: large vaccination center to open in Prague’s O2 universum
PES index hits its lowest level for this month; lawmakers will meet today to discuss a new approach to the anti-epidemic system.
Accidents between Prague trams and pedestrians decreased by almost half in 2020
For the first time in the last 15 years there were no fatalities, but safety efforts to reduce accidents will continue.
Coronavirus update, Jan. 12, 2021: Czech Republic mulls tightening anti-COVID restrictions further
Wednesday could prove a decisive day for the strengthening of lockdown measures; the delayed Moderna vaccine is due to arrive today.
Two protests, one message: thousands rally against Czech COVID-19 restrictions through the weekend
Protesters flocked to Old Town Square on Sunday, while a smaller group marched on Friday; Jewish groups condemn anti-vaxxer's use of yellow stars
