Possible Further Relaxation of Anti-Epidemic Measures to be Decided on Sunday
According to Health Minister Jan Blatný, there is only a 50-50 possibility that anti-coronavirus measures in the Czech Republic will be further relaxed from next Monday. According to the PES…
Up to 16 Million Doses of Coronavirus Vaccine Secured For The Czech Republic
With the help of the European Commission, the Ministry of Health has signed Advance Purchase Agreements with manufacturers of the coronavirus vaccine. Under these agreements, the Czech Republic has purchased…
63 Senators Submit Constitutional Complaint About “Discriminatory Restrictions” on Retail
The senators are challenging government restrictions on retail at the Constitutional Court. In their submission, they complain that small shops have had to close, unlike larger shops such as supermarkets.…
State Of Emergency Extended to December 12th
The government’s request was for another 30-day extension to last until December 20th. The Chamber of Deputies approved an extension until December 12th, and requested revisions to the PES anti-epidemic…
More Students To Return To School From Monday As Czech Republic Enters PES Level 4
On Monday, the Czech Republic will move to the fourth level of the PES system, according to the Minister of Health Jan Blatný. November 25th and 30th will see students…
Same Love? Covid-19 Regulations Highlight Inequality Between Marriage and Registered Partnerships
New anti-Covid 19 regulations announced this week have shed light on the unequal footing of civil partnerships for LGBTQ+ couples in the Czech Republic, compared to marriage. The new measures…
Ban of Cage-Farming of Chickens Approved by Czech Senate
The Czech Republic follows neighbouring Austria and Germany in a move towards more humane conditions for the farming of chickens. Agriculture Minister Miroslav Toman had argued that such a ban…
New Limits To Number of People Allowed in Shops from Wednesday
A new limit on the number of customers allowed in stores will apply from Wednesday, with no more than one person allowed per 15 square meters. However, shops will now…
New PES System to Manage Relaxation of Anti-Pandemic Measures in Czech Republic
According to the new PES anti-pandemic system, the Czech Republic is currently at the most serious fifth level of risk. However, with decreasing daily numbers of new coronavirus cases, the…
Czech Republic Asks For Assistance From World Health Organisation To Tackle Covid-19 Crisis
The Czech Republic has asked the World Health Organisation for emergency assistance in the effort to keep the country’s struggling health system running. Securing medical professionals is now the priority:…