Global leaders are launching an initiative with the World Health Organization (WHO) to accelerate the development of coronavirus drugs, tests, and vaccines and ensure equal access to all countries. “I represented the Czech Republic at a videoconference with prime ministers and presidents from Australia, New Zealand, Israel, Austria, Denmark, Norway, and Greece,” said PM Andrej Babis. Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said that “these countries reacted quickly and intensively and so have come through the crisis better than others”. “The geography is very different but they are smaller countries, smart countries,” Kurz said, adding that the conference had focused on “how countries can best start up again, stimulate the economy and keep the virus under control at the same time”. Kurz also said researchers from the countries in the group would be co-operating on work towards a possible vaccine and other treatments. The aim was for the countries concerned to avoid becoming dependent on global superpowers in reacting to the crisis. Singapore is also part of the group but its prime minister could not take part in the conference due to technical difficulties. “The world needs these tools and needs them fast,” WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told the group. “We...
The Czech Minister of Health, Adam Vojtech, shared his predictions about the full opening of borders, the return of tourists, music, cultural events, and the use of face masks. Face masks “I am convinced that the compulsory use of masks, was an effective measure. The Czech Republic was a pioneer in Europe on this matter (Slovakia introduced a similar injunction a week later). We have not won, the virus is still spreading. Masks must be compulsory for at least another two months”. “At the end of June, an easing of compulsory facemask wearing could be put in place, depending on surrounding factors, such as for artists who are unable to work due to facemasks.” Restaurants “We have to think about how restaurants will work. In the very beginning, there will be a limited number of tables and costumers allowed. If we talk about masks, it is logical that they can not always wear them. While people eat or drink, the mask should hang around the neck.” Borders “This summer will not be the same as in previous years. We are negotiating with countries where the risk is relatively low, especially with Croatia, Austria, and Slovakia, but we still have to...
Seven percent of Czechs who were active in terms of work before the coronavirus pandemic have lost their jobs, according to the latest survey “Life during a pandemic” conducted by PAQ Research and IDEA AntiCovid initiative. Job losses have now occurred for 24 percent of the self-employed individuals and 3 percent of employees. More than a third of employees said that their employment contract or work activities were adjusted for reduced hours (11 percent), reduced wages (8 percent) and benefits (8 percent). Others have been forced to take care of their children (6 percent), experienced forced leave (9 percent), and had a loss of income from an employment contract (4 percent). The decline in the number of hours worked has stabilized compared to the end of March. About 30 to 35 percent of people working before the epidemic claims they now work up to 20 hours a week, and about 50 to 55 percent have maintained their full-time working hours of 40 hours a week or more. Roughly a quarter of respondents who were active in terms of work before the epidemic have a relatively strong fear of losing their job. More than 40 percent of people whose working conditions...
Škoda Auto has announced it will be resuming production at its Czech plants on 27 April while maintaining protective measures to prevent employees from becoming infected by the coronavirus.
From March 19th in the entire Czech Republic has been mandatory to wear face/surgical masks (or at least scarves or bandannas) fully covering the nose and mouth when going out in public. During today’s press conference, Deputy Health Minister Roman Prymula announced that coronavirus countermeasures, such as wearing face masks, the use of disinfectants, and social distancing will be in place at least until the end of June. According to the government’s regulations, police officers can impose an on-the-spot fine of CZK 10,000 to anyone found not wearing the correct equipment in public. The Czech Republic had 7,236 confirmed cases of coronavirus infection by the end of Friday. So far 2,371 people have recovered and 214 people have died. On Thursday, April 23, the Czech cabinet lifted a ban on its citizens traveling abroad for reasons other than work following an improvement in conditions of the coronavirus outbreak. Czech citizens and foreigners with permission to enter the country have two options for arrival in the Czech Republic from the midnight on Friday 24 April, 2020: present a negative coronavirus test upon return or be subject to two-week quarantine. Later today, PM Babiš stated that “we had theoretically opened the borders,...
According to Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, the possibility of traveling outside the Czech border is "only theoretical".
The real estate market in the capital continues to be characterized by an increasing supply of apartments for rent.
Czech Republic reported just 55 more cases of the coronavirus on Thursday, the first smallest daily increase since March 14.
The Czech government lifted a ban on its citizens traveling abroad for reasons other than work following an improvement in conditions of the coronavirus outbreak.
The Czech Republic will move forward plans to ease its coronavirus lockdown by two weeks to get most businesses and restaurants operating again by May 25.
A Prague court has canceled some restrictive measures approved by the Czech government to contain the coronavirus pandemic. Prague’s Municipal Court has ruled that the government’s restrictions limiting movement and shutting down retail businesses are illegal. Thursday’s verdict is final. The court ruled after a complaint by medical expert Ondrej Dostal, who questioned the legality of those measures. The restrictions were imposed by the Health Ministry. The court said the government should have approved the restrictions as part of its crisis measures under the state of emergency rules. It said a single ministry cannot have such right. Health Minister Adam Vojtěch said the government will try to comply with the ruling while maintaining restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the new coronavirus. The government has until Monday to adopt the measures again and in line with law.
Wondering what to do when you get fired during pandemic? What financial support you are eligible for and how to get it? Prague Morning in cooperation with Prague Integration Courses and the international law firm CEE Attorneys invite you to take part in the upcoming Q&A session on Wednesday 29.4.2020, at 2 pm. The lawyers Vojtěch Boldys and Radka Slaměníková will answer to your questions. The COVID-19 virus has had an enormous impact on our economy and communities. This unprecedented crisis has raised many questions about the rights and obligations of both employers and employees in these circumstances. You can submit the questions you are interested in filling in this form and the attorneys will prepare a reply for you. Please note that they will focus on questions where individuals situations were affected by the current COVID-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic. The live session will be broadcasted in English, for free and it will last one hour. The live streaming will be available on: Prague Morning Facebook page Expats in Prague group About CEE Attorneys CEE Attorneys was started at the beginning of 2015 when two law offices – one Czech and one Slovak – signed a partnership agreement in...
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