New State of Emergency From Saturday; Restrictions on Freedom of Movement From Monday
In response to the rapidly deteriorating epidemiological situation, new stricter measures will be imposed across the Czech Republic from Monday, for an initial period of at least three weeks. These…
Oldest Czech Motorway D1 To Finally Reach Standards of the 21st Century
The D1 motorway, the longest and oldest Czech motorway, is in its final year of modernisation. First constructed in 1967, the condition of the road has deteriorated significantly. Construction is…
Government Retracts Guidance On “Double Masks” In Favour of Respirators Only
The tighter rules on facial coverings in indoor public spaces, which came into effect yesterday, originally permitted two surgical masks as a possible alternative. Last night Health Minister Jan Blatný…
Government Bans Travel to Brazil and Several Countries in Africa
The government has banned travel to several countries. Citizens and residents of the Czech Republic may not travel to Botswana, Brazil, Eswatini, South Africa, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia…
South Moravia Aiming To Vaccinate 70% of Population Within Six Months
The vaccination strategy of the South Moravian Region envisages that 70% of the population will be vaccinated by the end of August. Over million doses will be administered to achieve…
Stricter Lockdown Expected Due To Worsening Covid-19 Situation in Czech Republic
The government is expected to further tighten anti-epidemic measures in response to the significant number of active cases of coronavirus in the Czech Republic, the strain on hospitals and the…
Consolidation Among Opposition Raises Political Heat For Babiš
Opinion polls released last week showed ANO trailing for the first time in almost four years, following recent consolidation among opposition parties into two new alliances to fight the general…
Czech Hospital System Under Strain As Hospitalisations Remain High
Given the current situation in hospitals and the spread of the British mutation in the Czech Republic, the health system is at risk of collapse. In response to the persistently…
Quarantine Rules To Be Relaxed For People Who Have Been Vaccinated
People who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19, or who have tested positive in the last three months, may not be required to quarantine after coming into contact with a…
Respirators Mandatory In Shops and On Public Transport From Thursday
Given the current epidemiological situation, the Czech government has tightened protection measures against coronavirus. From Thursday, a respirator or two surgical masks must be worn in shops, services, airports, and…