Health Minister Indicates Possible Closure of Secondary Schools and Limits on Social Gatherings
According to the Minister of Health, Roman Prymula, the ministry’s research suggests that secondary schools have become the most high-risk environment for the transmission of coronavirus. Prymula, an epidemiologist, also…
In Brief: Brno Mayor Marketa Vankova Has Tested Positive For Coronavirus
Photo credit: MMB archive. Brno, Sep 26 (BD) - Brno mayor Marketa Vankova tested positive for coronavirus, the Czech media outlets reported on Friday evening. Also another member of Brno…
Masaryk University Rector Calls on Regional Hygiene Office to Revoke Ban on In-Person Teaching
In a letter, the Rector of Masaryk University (MU), Martin Bareš, called on the South Moravian Regional Hygiene Office (KHS JMK) to revoke the extraordinary measure issued on September 22nd…
Sharp Rise In Coronavirus Cases Among Frontline Healthcare Workers
The rising number of coronavirus cases among frontline healthcare workers is a challenge that could affect the health system’s capacity to contain the pandemic. “We don't share the optimism that…
Incoming Health Minister Announces Stricter Anti-Covid Measures
The newly-appointed Minister of Health, Roman Prymula, announced new measures to fight the spread of coronavirus in the Czech Republic. These measures will last for two weeks, starting from September…
In Brief: South Moravian Hygiene Office Introduces Stricter Measures for “Orange” Districts
The new measures introduced by the South Moravian hygiene authority are intended to fight the spread of the virus within the region. Teaching in universities is suspended effective from today.…
In Brief: Germany to Classify Czech Republic As “High-Risk”, says Czech Foreign Minister
Photo credit: Freepik / For illustrative purposes. Czech Rep., Sep 22 (BD) - Germany is likely to add the whole Czech Republic to its list of “high-risk” countries on Wednesday,…
Visits To Hospitals and Elderly Care Homes Suspended In South Moravia
To curb the spread of coronavirus, a ban on visits to hospitals and elderly care homes has been reimposed across South Moravia by the regional security council. Some homes for…
Czech Health Minister Adam Vojtech Resigns, To Be Replaced By Roman Prymula
Vojtech announced his resignation at a press conference on Monday morning. The minister’s decision comes amid a rapid increase in the number of coronavirus cases in the country, with the…
Masaryk University Moves To “Yellow” Level of Coronavirus Response
As of Monday, September 21st, Masaryk University will turn “yellow” according to its traffic-light system for responding to the coronavirus pandemic. This means that university buildings will close to the…