The new product’s patented technology promises to make the testing process faster and simpler European biotech company GeneMe has developed a 30 minute Covid-19 mouth swab test for the travel and tourism industry, distributed by GeneMe UK Using patented technology, the new FRANKD test can be used for screening purposes to create ‘Covid-19-free ‘ zones within airports, hotels, tourist locations and event venues in a bid to eliminate the need for social distancing. According to the manufacturer, independent laboratory tests have shown that FRANKD is “100% specific to Covid-19 and 97% sensitive”. GeneMe UK CEO Andrew Wheeler said: “Mass testing of travelers, staff, and visitors is the only way to restart the travel and tourism industry safely and quickly. We have the technology and scale to help these industries get back to doing what they do best.” To best manage results, FRANKD links results to the free Yoti digital ID app, though it notes that, other ID apps can be used. Travellers and visitors downloading the Yoti ID app can link themselves to their test result and, after giving consent, the 30-minute test result will be automatically added to their app meaning they can then share their results with relevant authorities to gain access to transit...
There were 116 new COVID-19 cases reported in Croatia in the last 24 hours, the most in a 24-hour period since the first recorded case back in February, the national crisis management team said in a statement on Friday. As Jutarnji reported, the Civil Protection Headquarters have reintroduced a number of restrictions, including the obligatory wearing of face masks in shops. As of Monday, 13 July, wearing protective masks is mandatory for all medical staff, persons visiting their relatives in hospitals, workers in the hospitality industry, people using public transport and in shops. Guests in catering facilities will not have to wear masks. Speaking to NOVA TV the Interior Minister, Davor Bozinovic, said that “masks in shops will be obligatory from the beginning of next week. It doesn’t have to be a medical mask, but I reiterate, autumn could be a more serious challenge, and then the measures could be a little tighter.” “We have also discussed the situation on the border. It has improved significantly but considering the worsening of the epidemiological situation in neighboring countries, we will definitely make criteria for entry into Croatia stricter and introduce 14-day self-isolation as well as shorter periods of self-isolation if a person...
The Czech government confirmed on Saturday, July 11, that Serbia and Montenegro were added to the list of countries with a high coronavirus risk. As a result, Czechs need a 14-day quarantine or a COVID-19 test upon returning to their home country. Serbia Serbia recorded 18 fatalities and 386 new cases over 24 hours in what Prime Minister Ana Brnabic described as a “dramatic increase”. A wave of new infections came after a number of sporting events were allowed to go ahead amid minimal social distancing. These included a tennis tournament organised by multiple grand slam champion Novak Djokovic, who tested positive for coronavirus along with three other participants at his ill-fated Adria Tour. To date, Serbia has logged 370 coronavirus deaths and almost 18,000 cases. Montenegro In the last 24 hours, 58 people out of 468 tested on coronavirus were conformed positive, the country’s Institute for Public Health said on Friday, the FoNet news agency reported. It added that there were 733 active cases. Since the beginning of June, ten people died in the coastal republic, while in the last 24 hours, five patients recovered. Podgorica declared the end of the epidemic on June 2. If you are...
Emirates has announced the reopening of six routes, meaning the airline's network will serve 58 cities by mid-August.
Passengers entering the UK from dozens of countries (including the Czech Republic) no longer have to quarantine. England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland today relaxed travel restrictions for travelers coming from the Czech Republic and dozens of other countries. However, not all of them have ended restrictions for UK tourists when they arrive there. The restrictive measure has been in force since June 8. The Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has published the full list of countries where the Government has abandoned its quarantine policy. They are: • Andorra • Antigua and Barbuda • Aruba • Australia • Austria • Bahamas • Barbados • Belgium • Bonaire, • Croatia • Curaçao • Cyprus • Czech Republic • Denmark • Dominica • Faroe Islands • Fiji • Finland • France • French Polynesia • Germany • Greece • Greenland • Grenada • Guadeloupe • Hong Kong • Hungary • Iceland • Italy • Jamaica • Japan • Liechtenstein • Lithuania • Luxembourg • Macau • Malta • Mauritius • Monaco • Netherlands • New Caledonia • New Zealand • Norway • Poland • Réunion • San Marino • Serbia • Seychelles • Sint Eustatius and Saba • South Korea • Spain • St...
Rašínovo and Hořejší nábřeží will be connected by a new regular ferry service. Praguers and tourists will be able to travel faster between the two banks of the Vltava River. The ferry, called Šemík, will be operated by the well-known Prague Venice company. The first boat will leave this Friday, July 10, from the Smíchov side. Šemík has a capacity of 40 passengers and is wheelchair accessible. The ferry will operate every day from 10 am to 10 pm. On Saturday, the service starts at 7:30. However, the Prague Venice company warns that the timetable may change during the year according to the number of passengers. The ticket price per person is CZK 20. About Prague Venice Company The Prague Venice company (Pražské Benátky s.r.o.) runs ferry cruises on the Moldau River and the Canal Čertovka (Devil’s Stream) in the heart of Prague. The company was founded AD 1993 by Mr. Zdeněk Bergman, a Prague ferryman. After finishing his studies of the science of water supply and distribution, he commenced building up the company that combines his dream of carrying out the boating trade and his love for old Prague, together with his desire to acquaint as many people as possible...
The report by Pew Research Center also found that people in wealthier countries were generally more accepting of homosexuality than people in less developed countries.
The Czech Republic is interested in having normal relations with Russia, Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis told CTK on Wednesday. “We are interested in normal relations with Russia,” he stressed. He expressed hope that the issues arising in the relations between both states would be regulated on the outcomes of mutual talks. He added that the Czech Republic approaches the organization of such talks “very responsibly.” Babis expressed hope that the Russian-Czech talks stipulated under the 1993 Friendship and Cooperation Treaty would lead to the meeting between Russian and Czech leaders. “The fact that the Czech-Russian relations are not ideal is not surprising neither to us nor to Russians. This is why we have agreed to begin Czech-Russian consultations,” the PM noted. During the talks, the parties will assess the state of Russian-Czech relations and regulate the existing disputes. The Czech government is interested in developing cooperation between both states, Babis added. The Czech PM’s words came as a follow-up to the earlier statement made by Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov. Peskov told reporters on Wednesday that so far, no high-or top-level talks are planned between Russia and the Czech Republic. When asked about the state of Russian-Czech relations due to...
The City of Olomouc is set to sign a contract with transport company Bolt, which will begin offering an electric scooter rental service to its residents starting this month.
The concerts in the Wallenstein Garden have become an imaginary landmark dividing the old and the new FOK seasons, and this year is no different. On August 26, Wallenstein Garden hosts a classical music concert starting at 5 pm. You can enjoy the Symphony No. 5 by Ludwig van Beethoven, the Waltz of the Flowers by Tchaikovsky, and music from the popular series Game of Thrones. The garden was created at the same time as the Wallenstein Palace in the early 17th century, in the lower part of the Malá Strana District. It displays a fine example of Mannerist layout and decoration, with very diverse sections. It is dominated by an aisle lined with bronze sculptures, an impressive Sala Terrena, and an amazing artificial grotto. During the last renovation in 2012, the appearance of the gardens was restored into the original state from 1920’s. Address: Wallenstein Garden (Valdštejnská zahrada), Letenská, Praha 1 – Malá Strana, 118 00 Program: Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C minor Op. 67 Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Waltz of the Flowers Film Music Pirates of the Caribbean, Game of Thrones, Dinner for Adele Jan Kučera | conductor Free admission.
According to media reports, the accident happened on the line from Pernink to Karlovy Vary. The two trains that collided were the 17110 (Karlovy Vary – Johanngeorgenstadt, Regionova) and 17113 in the opposite direction (RegioShark). Two people were killed and dozens more injured after two trains collided head-on in the Czech Republic, local television reported. Jan Kučera, Inspector General of the Railway Inspectorate said at least one person died immediately after the crash. The accident took place on the line which connects Pernink village with Nový Hamry near the spa town of Karlovy Vary. One of the trains left Johanngeorgenstadt to Karlovy Vary at 15:10 local time, while the second went in the opposite direction. A spokesman for Karlovy Vary firefighters said 11 fire brigades attended the incident, which happened about 1000 metres from Pernink station. “We sent five crews to the scene and activated two helicopters,” Radek Hes said to Idnes.cz. According to the Railway Inspectorate’s spokesman, an investigation into the causes of the accident is underway.
The Slovenian government has reinstated the Czech Republic, with the exception of the Moravian-Silesian region, on the green list of epidemiologically safe countries, with the decision taking effect on Tuesday. In announcing the news, the government’s Communication Office said the decision was made following a briefing on the situation of Covid-19 in the two countries by the National Institute of Public Health. The Czech Republic was placed on the so-called yellow list with Croatia on Saturday. The Moravian-Silesian region in the east of the Czech Republic remains on the yellow list. ???? Slovinsko vrací ČR od 7. 7. zpět na seznam bezpečných zemí, výjimkou je Moravskoslezský kraj. Doporučujeme mít s sebou čestné prohlášení o tom, že cestující nepobýval v uplynulých 14ti dnech v Moravskoslezském kraji. ℹ️ Vzor čestného prohlášení ➡ https://t.co/IZvKoB71EI — MZV ČR (@mzvcr) July 7, 2020 Slovenian citizens and foreigners residing permanently or temporarily in Slovenia from members of the EU yellow zone or the Schengen area are not quarantined under certain conditions. This includes proving that they own property or a vessel there, or producing an original accommodation invoice. If they are unable to prove this, they are considered to be arriving in Slovenia from a high-risk...
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