Czech Health Ministry Launches Map of Covid-19 Transmission Risk By District
A new map published on the Ministry of Health website provides up-to-date information on the risk of coronavirus transmission by district. The map will be updated every day based on…
In Brief: United Kingdom Added To “Green Zone” Countries
This morning, Health Minister Adam Vojtech (ANO) announced that the United Kingdom would from now be recategorised as a “green zone” country, meaning no restrictions on those entering the Czech…
Facemasks Will Remain Mandatory On Prague Metro; Some Regulations Tightened in Karvina
Although most of the Czech Republic will soon be free to attend larger events and stop wearing facemasks indoors and on public transport, in the capital city of Prague, facemasks…
Facemasks No Longer Mandatory Indoors From July 1st
The Ministry of Health has announced a further relaxation of the government's anti-coronavirus measures: from next Monday, June 22nd, the maximum permitted capacity for public events will increase to 1,000,…
From Monday, Facemasks Will No Longer Be Required Outside
From June 15, facemasks no longer need to be worn outside, even when people are close to each other. The sale of snacks and samples at farmers markets and buffets…
Which Anti-Pandemic Measures Are Being Loosened From June 8th?
Monday, June 8th, sees further loosening of the quarantine measures brought in during the state of emergency, including the relaxation of pub garden opening times, rules for cinemas and theatres,…
Babis: “We Will Never Again Bring In A Universal Lockdown”
In response to opposition concerns about a second wave of Covid-19, Prime Minister Andrej Babis (ANO) stated that the government is ready, with smart quarantine systems in place, and that…
All Restrictions on Travel Between Czech Rep., Austria and Hungary Lifted From Today
At an extraordinary meeting this morning, after consultations with neighbouring countries, the Czech cabinet decided to lift all remaining restrictions on travel from Austria, Hungary and Germany. This follows similar…
FN Brno Closes Ward Due To Coronavirus Outbreak
Brno’s University Hospital (FN Brno) has been forced to close one ward due to an outbreak of coronavirus. Ceska Televize reported that 13 people had been infected, including six patients…
Czech Cabinet Approves Test-Free Travel From Selected European Countries From June 15th
Writing on Twitter on Monday evening, Health Minister Adam Vojtech (ANO) announced a new set of regulations for travel within Europe. The new rules place European countries in a so-called…