Brno-Město and Brno-Venkov To Be Considered As One District During Restrictions on Free Movement
From March 1st to 21st, movement between districts of the Czech Republic is prohibited. However, the districts of Brno-město and Brno-venkov will be considered as one district for the purposes…
Three Cases of South African Mutation Confirmed in Brno Kindergarten
The first confirmed case of the South African mutation of the coronavirus was announced on Thursday, February 25th. A laboratory in Brno analyzed samples taken from staff and pupils in…
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…
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…
Respirators Required From Monday, But Shops Stay Closed
Due to the ongoing spread of the British mutation and deteriorating epidemiological situation in the Czech Republic, the government will not allow shops to reopen as suggested earlier this week.…
Growing Support Among Czechs For Vaccination Against Covid-19
Interest in vaccination against coronavirus has increased significantly in the Czech Republic, according to a survey by STEM conducted for the Ministry of Health. In two months, support for vaccinations…
PM Babiš To Visit Serbia To Discuss Sputnik V Vaccine
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš is visiting Serbia today to get first-hand information on the successful vaccination process in Serbia, where more than 500,000 citizens have been vaccinated, many of…
Czech Vaccine Against COVID-19 Nearing Completion
The Czech pharmaceutical company Novavax CZ is working towards launching its own COVID-19 vaccine, planned for distribution to the public later this year and reported to be almost 90% effective.…