Five PCR Tests per Month Covered by Health Insurance
From today, those with a completed course of vaccination will be entitled to up to five free PCR tests per calendar month, covered by public health insurance. Until now, only…
More and More Students Experiencing Learning Difficulties During The Pandemic
More and more students are struggling with learning during the pandemic. This year, the Ministry of Education registered 1,561 university students with distinct learning disabilities, up from 1,000 in 2019.…
Exponential Increase of Omicron In Brno, But Most Are Asymptomatic
According to the Department of Clinical Microbiology and Immunology at Brno University Hospital (FN Brno), the proportion of the SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant among Covid-19 cases in Brno is increasing continuously.…
Covid Testing Required Twice A Week In Companies; Mandatory Quarantine Period Shortened
The Ministry of Health has amended the anti-epidemic measures aimed at minimizing the risk of coronavirus transmission in the population, in response to the rapid spread of omicron. Starting from…
In Brief: Over-30s Eligible For Third Dose of Covid-19 Vaccine
From December 27th, anyone over the age of 30 who received their second dose at least 5 months ago is now eligible for a third “booster” dose. Until now, the…
Revised Emergency Measures To Apply From December 29th Until January 2nd
A revised version of the emergency measures will apply from December 29th to January 2nd. Only four people will now be allowed to sit at the same table in restaurants,…
Nuvaxovid: EMA Recommends New Covid-19 Vaccine For Registration
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended that Nuvaxovid (also known as NVX-CoV2373) be given conditional marketing authorization to prevent Covid-19 in people aged 18 and over. It is the…
FN Brno Doctors Call For Public Not To Underestimate Covid-19 Symptoms
For some, the SARS-COV-2 virus infection is just like the flu. However, senior medics from Brno University Hospital are warning the public to take Covid-19 seriously in order to avoid…
Brno University Hospital Will Oversee Other Vaccination Centers In South Moravia
Due to increasing interest in vaccinations and applications for the third booster dose, more vaccination centres are expected to open soon in the South Moravian Region. Vaccinations in the South…
Brno Opponents of Vaccine Mandates Met At Janacek Piazzetta On Saturday
Campaigners gathered in Brno on Saturday for a protest march against compulsory vaccination and government measures against the spread of coronavirus. The event was organized by the Chípl PES movement.…