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Shopping Without Queues: Rohlík Launched Platform for Businesses Without an E-Shop

The founder of the online food retailer Rohlík, Tomáš Čupr, has recently launched the internet platform NakupBezpecne.cz, designed for small shops that don’t have their own. In the first phase, the platform will focus on grocery stores, pharmacies, and drugstores. Simply put: a store adds its assortment, and customers can shop online from home. They can also choose a time slot, in which they then pick up the purchase in the store and avoid queues at the cashdesk. “We have two goals: to get people out of the queues in the stores and to help the smaller shops who are suffering now,” explains Čupr. “In the first phase, the service will focus mainly on small shops all over the country, and hopefully I will convince the chains to get involved,” he added, recalling that the current capacity of online supermarkets such as Rohlík.cz, Košík.cz or iTesco is not sufficient. In addition, the platform should soon be connected with volunteer groups that bring the purchase to seniors. The project is also supported by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Union of Commerce and Tourism. “Online shopping is strongly recommended, and is now absolutely crucial under the current emergency regime,”...

 by Prague Morning Mar 29, 2020

Usage of Masks “Flattened” Growth of Coronavirus Cases in Czech Republic

The growth of coronavirus cases has “flattened” in the Czech Republic ever since the country’s government has made masks compulsory, claimed data scientist Jeremy Howard. In the Czech Republic, the growth of news is low whereas in other parts of Europe the pandemic is largely out of control. This occurred after the government announced it was compulsory to wear something covering a part of your mouth and nose when leaving your residences – such as a home-made mask or a scarf on March 18. Howard claimed that “one of the key reasons for the decrease in the growth of the cases is a massive country-wide community initiative to create and wear home-made masks.” In just 10 days, the country went from no mask usage to nearly 100 percent usage, with nearly all the masks made at home with easily accessible materials, like old t-shirts. As many as nine people have died from the infection that originated in China. Howard claimed that in South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan as theses countries are using masks to prevent the spread of the disease. “In South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan there is no lock-down. Yet COVID-19 is being controlled in these countries. How has...

 by Prague Morning Mar 29, 2020

Tonight Prague Is Switching Off The Lights For Earth Hour

Landmarks all over the capital, including Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, and the Žižkov TV tower, will be going dark between 8:30 and 9:30 pm, to call attention to the looming threat of climate change. Over a decade later, Earth Hour has become one of the world’s largest grassroots movements focused on saving the environment, celebrated every year on 28 March. Last year, 10 million people took part in Earth Hour, raising awareness and money for climate and nature initiatives around the world. Cities and towns in 150 countries will be switching off their lights, and Prague is helping to lead the way. Though the movements of many are limited this year due to recent developments in the spread of the COVID-19 virus, we can all still take part by switching the lights off at home or wherever we are. The initiative, which was started by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), took root as a lights-out event in Sydney back in 2007. Since then, however, it has grown into one of the world’s largest grassroots environment-focused movements, with millions of people engaging every year. “Natural systems are vital for all our futures – and yet, the rate...

 by Prague Morning Mar 28, 2020

Eight Tips That Will Make Your Move to Prague Easier 

Prague is one of the most enchanting cities in Europe. However, architecture, picturesque nooks, and breathtaking panoramas are far from being everything that the city has to offer. More and more people from all over the world are coming to the city for culture or due to study or work obligations, for example. Relocating to another country is not a simple matter and the clash with a new environment often induces culture shock. However, you can substantially simplify the entire process if you prepare for it in advance. How is life in Prague, what are expats’ most common complaints and what should you definitely prepare for before you move to Prague?   Eight things to prepare for before moving to Prague  Prague isn’t called the “City of a Hundred Spires” for nothing. The city boasts numerous architectural monuments, the most prominent of which is Prague Castle. This symbol of the city is entered in the Guinness Book of Records as the biggest historical castle and today serves as the seat of the head of state, the president of the Czech Republic. But what is Prague really like? 1. Housing  Housing is probably one of the first issues that you will probably...

 by Prague Morning Mar 28, 2020

Survey: Czechs Support Permanent Border Checks

A new survey shows that a majority of Czechs remain optimistic despite coronavirus, unconditionally support medical workers, give high marks to the Czech government for its handling of the crisis, and approve of a return to border checks even after the crisis is over. The news is reported by Seznam Spravy The STEM agency, in an investigation into how Czechs were managing with the problems associated with the quarantine and the coronavirus epidemic, released its findings at the beginning of the week. The survey showed that Czechs exceptionally agree on the almost unconditional support they express to health professionals. Most expect the epidemic to turn for the better in a few weeks. Although the number of patients infected with the new coronavirus has been rising for more than three weeks in Czechia and the government has introduced severe restrictions on everyday life, Czechs are coping well. In the STEM survey, 62 percent of the more than 1,000 adults surveyed responded that they are managing the anti-coronavirus measures “fairly well”. Another 33 percent admitted “minor problems”. Permanent border control in the Czech Republic? Czechs also seem to have embraced border controls in the country. When asked about the future of border closures due to...

 by Prague Morning Mar 28, 2020

Czech Republic to Start “Smart Quarantine” in South Moravia. How Does It Work?

The Czech Republic will start testing the new “smart quarantine system” to track the movements of infected citizens in South Moravia.

 by Prague Morning Mar 28, 2020

Babiš: “I’m in Favour of Extending the State of Emergency”

According to PM Babis, the State of Emergency in the Czech Republic will be extended by 30 days.

by Prague Morning Mar 27, 2020

Czech Patient Conditions Improved After Being Treated With Remdesivir

The Czech patient, a Prague taxi driver, was admitted to the General University Hospital in critical condition and has been on ventilation for many days.

 by Prague Morning Mar 27, 2020

Czech Republic Excludes S. Korea From COVID-19 Risk Country List

The Czech Republic has excluded South Korea from its list of COVID-19 risk countries and lifted the suspension of direct air routes between the two countries. According to the South Korean Embassy in Prague on Wednesday, the Czech government has excluded South Korea and China from its list of countries with high virus risk, which was newly updated on Monday. In the meantime, the Czech health authority has added six nations including the U.S., Canada, Australia, Malaysia, Israel, and Portugal to its 19-nation list. However, flight operation between Incheon and Prague will likely take some time before resuming. The Czech government is currently banning the entry into the country of all foreigners, excluding long-term residents such as green card holders, through April 11. Prague’s latest decision has apparently been affected by a declining number of confirmed cases in South Korea, and its relationship with Korean companies with operation in the country. South Korean Ambassador to Czech Kim Tae-jin and Yang Dong-wan, head of Hyundai Motor’s Czech office, met with Czech Prime Minister Andrei Babish on Wednesday. Hyundai Motor reportedly donated about 400,000 U.S. dollars and 20,000 face masks to the nation.

 by Prague Morning Mar 27, 2020

VIDEO: Czech Breweries Turn From Kegs to Bottles

Czech breweries have stopped filling new kegs and are stashing unused ones in refrigerated cellars to keep them fresh as they seek to limit the damage from pub closures due to the coronavirus outbreak. “Nobody knows when the pubs will reopen,” said Petr Kofron, manager of the Pilsner brewery in Prague, owned by Japan’s Asahi. “Most neighboring countries took the same measures and shut their pubs so export has shifted into bottles and cans,” he told Reuters. “Bottle lines and cans are running at full tilt. We hope our customers buy bottles and cans while they are at home.” Lucie Tkadlecova, co-owner of the Uneticky brewery outside Prague, said production has plummeted to zero and sales to not much above that level since the government shuttered pubs in the middle of the month. “We tried to contact big supermarkets and e-shops but they are all overwhelmed with the work of selling products they already have,” she said. “If this goes on much longer we will have to throw beer away.”

 by Prague Morning Mar 26, 2020

The 12 Most Common Questions on the Coronavirus Answered

With mixed messages coming from our politicians, Czechs have turned to the internet to answer their COVID-19 questions. We explore the top 12 coronavirus questions, according to Google Trends.   1. Where do I buy a face mask? An overview of companies that can buy face masks or materials for their production is published on the Ministry of Industry and Trade website. 2. Number of cases The last official number (as on Thursday, March 26) is 1654 cases in the Czech Republic. However, given the low number of people tested (roughly over 20,000), it is almost certain that the actual number of infected people is much higher. 3. Coronavirus symptoms: what are they? According to the WHO, the most common symptoms of Covid-19 are fever, tiredness and a dry cough. Some patients may also have a runny nose, sore throat, nasal congestion and aches, and pains or diarrhoea. About 80% of people who get Covid-19 experience a mild case – about as serious as a regular cold – and recover without needing any special treatment. About one in six people, the WHO says, become seriously ill. The elderly and people with underlying medical problems like high blood pressure, heart problems...

 by Prague Morning Mar 26, 2020

80% of Rapid COVID-19 Tests the Czech Republic Bought From China are Wrong

Up to 80 percent of the 300,000 rapid coronavirus test kits ordered that the Czech Republic ordered from China are not working properly, according to regional hygienists who have tried the tests.

 by Prague Morning Mar 26, 2020

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