In Brief: Third Doses of Covid-19 Vaccine Begin Today
From Monday, September 20th, the third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine is being administered in the Czech Republic. Photo Credit: Freepik. Czech Rep., Sep 20, (BD) - The third dose…
In Brief: President Zeman Could Resume Duties Next Week, Says Spokesman
President Zeman's health condition is reported not to be life-threatening, and he could return to his duties as early as next week. Photo credit: Hrad. Czech Rep., Sep. 16, (BD)…
Updated Travel Regulations for Entry and Return to The Czech Republic
The Ministry of Health has updated the list of countries according to the degree of coronavirus risk, effective from today, September 13th. Croatia, Ireland and Austria have been moved to…
Students No Longer Need To Prove Covid-19 Status To Participate In School Activities
Following new changes by the Health Ministry approved on Friday, school activities have been exempted from some emergency measures against the pandemic of Covid-19, as of today. Proof of vaccination,…
Czech Republic Records Below EU Average Share Of People Reporting Chronic Depression
According to the European Health Interview Survey, of EU citizens reported having chronic depression in 2019, a small increase of percentage points from 2014. Slovenia had the highest share of…
Czech Republic Facing Shortage of General Practitioners Due To Demographic Trends
38% of GPs in the Czech Republic are older than 60 years, meaning the country is facing a potential shortage of these key workers in the coming years. South Moravia…
Blood Donation Awareness Course To Be Added To Syllabus In Brno Schools
As a part of the ‘Donate Blood for Brno’ campaign, primary and secondary schools in the city will include ‘Blood: The Essence of Life’, a course about the importance of…
Czech Republic Lagging Slightly Behind EU Average In Vaccine Rollout
Almost 69% of the adult population of the EU are now fully vaccinated against Covid-19, close to the EU target of 70% by the end of August. However, there is…
Czech Republic To Start Third Dose of Vaccination From September 20th
According to Chytra Karantena, applications for the third dose of vaccine against Covid-19 will open from September 20th, 2021. A third dose will be available to vulnerable groups, which includes…
Ministry of Health To Receive Increased Budget of CZK 24 Billion In 2022
After discussions with Finance Minister Alena Schillerová, the Minister of Health Adam Vojtěch told the reporters that the Ministry of Health budget should reach almost CZK 24 billion next year,…