Shortage of Capacity in Czech Hospitals Reaching Severe Levels
Czech hospitals are facing severe challenges due to the growing number of patients needing medical care, mainly due to a shortage of beds and healthcare staff. As of today, 86%…
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…
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…
Fear of Coronavirus Making Way For Fears About Economic Impact
The Czech population is gradually becoming less afraid of the coronavirus, but nearly half of those surveyed reported concerns over the consequences of the pandemic on the domestic economy. After…
Coronavirus Infections Reach One Million In Czech Republic
According to the Czech Ministry of Health, the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus has now topped one million since the beginning of the pandemic. In other developments, the country…
Czechs Third In World For Alcohol Consumption, Averaging 292 Beers Each Per Year
According to the Czech Statistical Office, an average Czech consumes 292 beers per year, equivalent to just under CZK 8,800, as well as 100 glasses of wine and 175 shots…
The Bright Side: Czech Republic Making Clear Progress In Education
Exceptional success in maths, science and reading, gender equality in school enrollment, the lowest rate of school drop-outs of OECD countries. The Czech education system has shown great progress in…
Teachers’ Salaries Continue to Rise in Czech Republic
In keeping with the trend of the last few years, teacher’s salaries are continuing to rise in the Czech Republic. In 2019, teachers in regional education earned an average of…
Excess Mortality Rate in the Czech Republic Peaked at 53% in October
Recent data from Eurostat revealed the excess mortality rate in Europe this year, the increase in deaths compared to the baseline. On average, the peak in deaths across Europe was…