The Czech Ministry of Health is proposing that the government takes further crisis measures. At today’s meeting, the Ministry proposed a 7-day restriction on free movement throughout the Czech Republic between 9 pm and 5 am. As Echo24 reports, it should be valid from Wednesday 28 October at Midnight to Tuesday 3 November at 23.59. Only traveling to the workplace, and urgent trips may be an exception. Dog walking only permitted within 100 meters of your residence. Based on the statements of the Minister of Health, home office could not only be recommended but mandatory for some companies. “I am a supporter of a tough Israel-style lockdown. That’s the only thing that can help us. There is nothing to wait for,” said Milan Kubek, president of the Czech Medical Chamber on Sunday. Belgium A curfew has been put in place in Belgium, where authorities said the average daily number of people testing positive over the past week had exceeded 10,000, prompting fears of a strain on hospitals. Belgium’s midnight-5 am curfew comes with the closure of cafes, bars and restaurants and a ban on alcohol sales after 8 pm. Italy In Italy, a nightly curfew between midnight and 5 am begins on...
Responding to the Czech Republic's plea for European Union aid in fighting a severe spike in coronavirus cases, Hungary has sent 150 respirators.
Svařák (mulled wine) and a cozy atmosphere at the foot of picturesque buildings normally attract thousands to the Christmas market at Prague’s Old Town every year. But due to the risk posed by growing coronavirus cases, there will be no enticing stalls to be seen in 2020, as iDNES reports. “Given the epidemiological situation, it would probably be very inappropriate to hold Christmas markets,” said Prague councilor Jan Chabr. The atmosphere in the Old Town Square will be ensured by the traditional large spruce and Christmas decorations. “If the epidemiological situation allows it, we are ready to add some small stalls,” added Chabr. Read: Coronavirus in the Czech Republic: The Latest The Christmas markets on Old Town, Wenceslas Square, and Namesti Republiky are organized by Taiko company. “The Easter and now the Christmas markets have been canceled. We are very sorry and it also affects our company. However, we respect the decision and offer the tree installation to the City of Prague for overhead costs,” said Libor Votruba, Chairman of Taiko. This year’s Christmas tree for Prague will come from the village of Jílové (Prague Region). The 19-meter spruce was selected by experts from some forty-two trees, suggested by the...
More than half of Czechs say the use of marijuana should be legal, reflecting a steady increase over the past decade, according to a new survey by Pražský deník. More than half of Czech adults have tried marijuana at least once in their lives. 53% report that they first used marijuana during their high school years. And a quarter of them smoked the first joint in elementary school. A 2016 survey from the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Dependency found that the Czech Republic had the highest share of young cannabis or hashish users in Europe, as more than a fifth of Czechs aged 15 to 34 had used the drugs at least once in the previous year. Cannabis use for recreational purposes is illegal in the Czech Republic, using marijuana for therapeutic and health purposes on prescription from a doctor has been legal since April 2013. But very few patients are currently able to procure it, as the use of medical cannabis is not reimbursed by the Czech social insurance and patients have to pay for the entire cost by themselves. Nearly 90 percent of the total amount of cannabis is currently being used to treat chronic intractable pain, followed...
The Czech Republic reported 7,301 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, falling below 10,000 for the first time since October 19. The country has reported a total of 258,097 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic started in March. There are 158,515 active cases currently. Deaths have climbed to 2,201. The number of hospitalisations has risen to 5,345, and those in intensive care number 800. The Czech Republic will get 30 ventilators from the European Union and is seeking more help and equipment abroad to help grapple with the continent’s worst outbreak of the new coronavirus, Prime Minister Andrej Babis said on Thursday. “An extension of the state of emergency is inevitable, at least until December 3”, announced the Minister of Health Roman Prymula. The Czech government will almost certainly have to tighten its anti-coronavirus measures again as current curbs have not halted a surge in infections. PM Babis said he could not imagine a full lockdown being put in place but said some measures could include firms having to test employees. Based on the statements of the Minister of Health, the following measures are under discussion: Home office could not only be recommended but mandatory The state would order large companies to...
"The next week will be the key one, and unless a miracle happens, we won't have any other choice than to tighten our measures further," he said.
The Czech Republic will get 30 ventilators from the European Union and is seeking more help and equipment abroad to help grapple with the continent’s worst outbreak of the new coronavirus. The government has sought to boost numbers of beds, equipment, and personnel, including at a 500-bed field hospital in Letňany, with the aim of being able to take in 15,500 COIVD-19 patients at once. “Commission President (Ursula) von der Leyen called to tell me a little while ago that the European Commission will immediately supply us 30 ventilators from EU crisis stocks, and that it will connect us with other EU member states which will offer us their free capacities,” Babis tweeted. “Thank you for solidarity and a very quick reaction. We highly appreciate the help.” The Czech government agreed to bring up to 300 military personnel from the European Union and NATO member states to help with the coronavirus pandemic. Read: Up to 300 Foreign Military Doctors Will Help Czech Hospital’s Covid Fight Moreover, the government has already agreed to call in 28 military doctors from the United States to help the country’s health service with Covid-related hospitalizations. Apart from the EU supply, the country was talking to...
Czech landmarks in Prague and around the country will be lit up in blue — the official color of the United Nations— on Saturday night to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the world body. In Prague, it will be Petřín Tower, the Dancing House, the Žižkov transmitter and the British Embassy. The initiative is a symbolic effort to unite people globally; promote the universal language of peace, sustainable development, and human rights; spread hope in these uncertain times and highlight support for the aims and ideals of the United Nations. “We face colossal challenges. With global solidarity and cooperation, we can overcome them. That’s what the United Nations is all about. On this anniversary, I ask people everywhere to join together. The United Nations not only stands with you… The United Nations belongs to you and is you: “we the peoples”,” says United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. October 24 is the anniversary of the entry into force of the U.N. Charter in 1945 and is celebrated as U.N. Day. Among the confirmed participating buildings: • Town Hall, Grand Place, Brussels, Belgium • European institutions: European Commission Berlaymont, EEAS, European Council, Brussels, Belgium • UN buildings: Palais des Nations, Geneva; UN...
As a result of the crisis measures issued by the government, it is not possible to travel to the Czech Republic for the purpose of tourism or visiting friends.
With more than 231,000 cases, the Czech Republic has become the fastest-growing epicenter of COVID-19 cases in Europe. Uncertainty and unpredictability about the current situation have manifested itself in both Czechs and in some specific ways, foreigners living in the Czech Republic. Anxiety, isolation, and social deprivation have become daily struggles for a growing number of people. Foreigners, being apart from their families and loved ones, especially those that recently moved abroad, may be experiencing the pandemic in a more sensitive way. Long waiting lines at public hospitals for adequate psychological care and support or private expensive psychologists/psychotherapists have put a lot of people in a poor position to receive help on time. Because of the pandemic, the team at Prague Integration Courses has mobilized resources and started to offer mental health support groups for foreigners living in the Czech Republic. Using a donation-based model with English speaking psychologists, group and individual sessions have been developed especially for the purpose of addressing various issues that have arisen during the pandemic and due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Amanda Mataija, Founder of Prague Integration says that their aim is to offer all foreigners adequate help and support in these difficult times. Amanda...
Bageterie Boulevard will be donating 10 CZK of the proceeds from each Hungry Artist sandwich sold to theaters. In a recent interview with Mladá fronta Dnes, the President of the Republic Miloš Zeman stated that “artists created their most beautiful works when they were hungry.” In response, Bageterie Boulevard launched on the market the Hungry Artist sandwich. The company will be donating 10 CZK of the proceeds from each Hungry Artist sold to theaters with which it has been cooperating for a long time and they have to currently be closed due to coronavirus. The baguette consists of bread, butter, and Maasdam cheese and it costs CZK 59. It is available at all 45 branches of Bageterie Boulevard in the Czech Republic or through BBdomu.cz delivery. “The main goal is to help theaters, which, unlike us, cannot continue to operate at least through the window. That is why we decided to quickly introduce a new limited edition baguette and help the Czech cultural scene,” says Martina Hájková, marketing manager of Bageterie Boulevard. Visualizza questo post su Instagram Někdo mazaný prohlásil, že umělci vytvořili svá nejkrásnější díla hladoví. Tak jsme dali pár zkoušek a posíláme na scénu speciální bagetu ?. Jednoduchou,...
The Minister of Health Roman Prymula rejected the invitation of Prime Minister Andrej Babiš to resign.
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