A set of new countermeasures was announced by the Minister of Health Roman Prymula on Thursday, October 8. Some of them come into force on Friday, October 9, the rest of them will apply from Monday, October 12. Most of them concern leisure activities, although restrictions affecting shopping or education were announced as well.
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Any news related to the Czech Republic that expats should be aware of.
Think Bigger and Explore The Future: DTSE AI Incubator
Are you a type of person who is interested in finance and procurement services? Do you agree with us that innovation is a change that unlocks new value? We would like to tell you more about AI Incubator, a new project created by Deutsche Telekom Services Europe Czech Republic. We bring you an interview with the project Manager of AI Incubator, Dávid Molnár who reveals that by using artificial intelligence, the company can deliver better services to their customers and shape a creative work environment for their employees.
5 Tips on How to Feel at Home in Your New Apartment
Are you a student moving to the Czech Republic? Do you feel nervous? Or are you ready to experience something new? Moving time can be fun but also demanding at the same time. Your new apartment may feel empty and sad when you first come in. We come up with ideas, what is going to help you to make your new home more “homey”.
Coronavirus in Czechia: The Government Declared a State of Emergency
On Monday, October 5, a state of emergency will come into force. The state of emergency was declared on September 30 by the Czech government and together with that, new restrictions will be introduced, but as announced by the Minister of Health, Roman Prymula, they won’t include the closing of borders. He, however, admitted that other countries may impose restrictions on travelling from and to the Czech Republic.
Coronavirus in Czechia: Foreign Partners of Czech and EU Citizens May Enter the Country
As of September 21, foreign partners of Czech or EU citizens can enter the Czech Republic even if the couple is still unmarried, as announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This had been previously possible only under strict conditions. This eventually changed to make family reunification easier.
Coronavirus in Czechia: New Restrictions Announced, Universities Switch to Distance Learning
More restrictions regarding events and opening hours of bars, pubs and other catering facilities will be introduced as announced by the new Minister of Health Roman Prymula on September 23. These new restrictions will apply from Thursday, September 24. Prymula became the new Health Minister on September 21 after his predecessor Adam Vojtěch stepped down from the office.
Coronavirus in Czechia: Face Masks Mandatory in Schools and Restrictions on Travelling from the Country
On September 18, the number of people newly infected with coronavirus already exceeded 3 000 new cases per day. The Czech government has been recently reintroducing some countermeasures as a response to the alarming spread of the virus. There is a possibility that even more restrictive countermeasures will be put in place in the near future. Besides that, several countries marked the Czech Republic as a non-safe country.
Some Expats in the Czech Republic Will Have to Undergo Integration Courses
Some expats living in the Czech Republic will have to undergo special integration courses that are expected to start taking place from January 2021 according to a new decree proposed by the Ministry of the Interior. During these courses, they should learn for example, about customs and the Czech language, but also about the issue of domestic violence. The draft of this decree was recently sent for the comment procedure.
Coronavirus in Czechia: Another Big Spike in New Cases
At the beginning of summer, most people believed that coronavirus would soon disappear for good. That didn’t happen though. Shortly after the original countermeasures were released, the number of new cases started increasing again and the negative trend continues. During the last few weeks the number of new cases was increasing rapidly though some changes have not yet taken effect.
Coronavirus in Czechia: Face Masks Mandatory in All Indoor Spaces
The Czech Ministry of Health decided to reintroduce wearing face masks in all indoor public spaces. They react to the fact that the number of people infected with coronavirus is growing with worrying speed in the Czech Republic. Since the situation is serious in the whole country, this will apply nationwide and not only in the worst-hit districts and cities such as Prague or the Hodonín district.