What's the government response timeline for Czechia?

Minister of health says it's "too early to declare an emergency" but urges caution regarding the Coronavirus pandemic; https://www.mzcr.cz/dokumenty/videovyjadreni-hlavni-hygienicky-evy-gottvaldove-k-situaci-ohledne-sireni-koro_18405_1.html

Targeted screening at passport controls and two special inputs (gates) for flights from China at Václav Havel Prague Airport come into force; https://www.mzcr.cz/dokumenty/ministerstvo-zdravotnictvi-naridilo-letisti-praha-ochranne-opatreni_18417_1.html; https://www.mzcr.cz/dokumenty/who-vyhlasila-globalni-stav-zdravotni-nouzecr-rozsiruje-opatreni-na-vsechna-ce_18452_1.html

Ministry of Health issued a protective measure ordering Václav Havel Prague Airport to provide passengers with relevant information issued by the State Institute of Public Health in connection with the threat of coronavirus infection.; https://www.mzcr.cz/dokumenty/ministerstvo-zdravotnictvi-naridilo-letisti-praha-ochranne-opatreni_18417_1.html

Czech Republic suspends issuing of new visas to Chinese citizens, effectively banning entry from China without an already exisiting visa; https://www.novinky.cz/domaci/clanek/ministerstvo-zahranici-okamzite-prestalo-cinanum-vydavat-viza-40311716

On 31 January 2020, the Ministry of Health issued a protective measure ordering all international airports in the Czech Republic to provide passengers with relevant information issued by the State Institute of Public Health in connection with the threat of coronavirus infection. https://www.mzcr.cz/dokumenty/ministerstvo-zdravotnictvi-naridilo-ochranne-opatreni-vsem-mezionarodnim-letisti_18466_1.html

Suspension of direct flights to/from China. https://www.novinky.cz/domaci/clanek/vlada-zakaze-prime-lety-z-ciny-40312057

Czech ministry of health starts information campaign with daily updates and extends Coronavirus hotline to 24/7 operations in response to meeting of Central Epidemiological Commission one day prior; https://www.mzcr.cz/dokumenty/na-ministerstvu-zdravotnictvi-zasedla-kvuli-koronaviru-ustredni-epidemiologicka-_18596_1.html; https:/twitter.com/ZdravkoOnline/status/1233495618913521672; https://twitter.com/ZdravkoOnline/status/1233496226869514241

Infected are isolated in infectious clinics, and hygienists are now conducting the necessary epidemiological investigations, including tracing all those with whom the infected have come into close contact. https://www.mzcr.cz/dokumenty/v-ceske-republice-jsou-prvni-tri-potvrzene-pripady-nakazy-koronavirem_18605_4107_1.html

Suspension of direct flights to/from South Korea. http://www.mzcr.cz/Soubor.ashx?souborID=40429&typ=application/pdf&nazev=Ochrann%C3%A9%20opat%C5%99en%C3%AD%20MZ%20%C4%8CR_lety%20Korea.pdf

Czech health ministry begins coronavirus updates online; recommends national public hotline for public information. https://www.mzcr.cz/Cizinci/dokumenty/questions-and-answers-in-relation-to-the-coronavirus-in-the-czech-republic_18649_2649_23.html

Chinese Visas still suspended; All residents of the Czech Republic (citizens and non-citizens), as well as other persons working in the Czech Republic who return to the country from Italy, are ordered to contact their general practitioner by phone or email and self-quarantine for 14 days. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-czech-italy/czech-coronavirus-quarantine-measures-extended-to-foreign-residents-idUSKBN20U0RT

Hygiene stations will report to all GPs and GPs all persons who have been in contact with an infected patient, and remotely decide on quarantine for 14 days. https://www.mzcr.cz/dokumenty/karantenu-pro-kontakty-nakazenych-osob-budou-nove-na-dalku-rozhodovat-prakticti-_18672_4107_1.html

All persons who are found to have symptoms of an infectious disease pursuant to point 1) are ordered to provide the necessary cooperation to healthcare staff, meaning to provide a biological sample for the purpose of determining the presence of COVID-19 disease, coming into effect upon issuing this extraordinary measure https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/16_EM_foreigners_examination-for-COVID-19-symptoms_100320_M%C3%81-BLBOU-HLAVI%C4%8CKU.pdf

Restrictions on gatherings of more than 100 people https://www.mzcr.cz/dokumenty/mimoradna-opatreni-ministerstva-zdravotnictvi-zakazuji-konani-hromadnych-akci-na_18698_4107_1.html

Quarantine requirements extended to a number of different countries; https://www.mzcr.cz/dokumenty/cizincikteri-prekroci-hranice-crbudou-kontrolovani-na-priznaky-infekcniho-on_18703_4107_1.html

Primary, secondary and higher vocational education and universities are closed beginning on March 11. https://www.mzcr.cz/dokumenty/mimoradna-opatreni-ministerstva-zdravotnictvi-zakazuji-konani-hromadnych-akci-na_18698_4107_1.html

Ban on events with more than 100 people across the country: https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2020/03/10/world/europe/10reuters-health-coronavirus-czech.html Ministry of Health Protection Measure No. MZDR 10666/2020-1/MIN/KAN https://www.mzcr.cz/dokumenty/mimoradna-opatreni-ministerstva-zdravotnictvi-zakazuji-konani-hromadnych-akci-na_18698_4107_1.html Ministry of Health Protection Measure No.MZDR 10666/2020-2/MIN/KAN (revocation)

Ban on any private and public gatherings of 30 or more people. Exemptions for (1) legislature, (2) executive government, (3) courts, (4) public assemblies mandated by law and (5) funerals. https://www.vlada.cz/assets/media-centrum/aktualne/Opatreni-o-zakazu-poradani-kulturnich--sportovnich-a-dalsich-akci-s-ucasti-nad-30-osob_1.pdf

Companies which were forced to close their premises due to government orders, will be entitled to defer their rents. The deferral will apply from 12 March to 30 June and deferred payments will have to be paid back within 2 years. Also, a ban has been adopted on terminating the rental contracts of people who are not able to pay rent due to financial distress caused by Covid-19 epidemic. https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/measures-adopted-by-the-czech-government-against-coronavirus-180545/

Restaurants in large shopping centres required to close starting March 13, later superseded by order from March 14.; https://www.vlada.cz/assets/media-centrum/aktualne/Opatreni-o-zakazu-poradani-kulturnich--sportovnich-a-dalsich-akci-s-ucasti-nad-30-osob_1.pdf

'As of 13 March, 6:00 am, all sport, cultural, religious and other activities both public and private encompassing more than 30 persons are forbidden.' https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/measures-adopted-by-the-czech-government-against-coronavirus-180545/

Non-essential retail businesses closed during the quarantine; 'grocery stores, pharmacies, drugstores, stores selling electronics, pump stations, shops selling tobacco and newspapers' remain open https://globalvoices.org/2020/03/17/czech-republic-enters-quarantine-amid-conflicting-government-directives/ https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/measures-adopted-by-the-czech-government-against-coronavirus-180545/

Order for persons to a) limit their movement through public places as much as possible (with exemptions) b) limit contact with others as much as possible Exemptions: a) reaching the workplace or profession b) necessary visits to family or close persons c) necessary travel for purchase of essentials (e.g. groceries, medicine, medical and hygiene supplies, pet food, etc.) including essentials for relatives and children, essential use of financial and post services, and personal vehicle refuelling. d) necessary travel as mentioned in c) on behalf of another (e.g. neighbour, volunteer help) e) travel to medical and social care facilities, including accompanying of another person for this purpose f) travel to attend to urgent official matters, including accompanying of another person for this purpose g) job performance (or attendant matters) in security, public health, individual spiritual service, public transport, and other infrastructure, citizen services (includes home deliveries) h) movement in open countryside or parks i) return travel to the place of residence j) funerals Scope of exemptions widened from 7 April onwards: Conducting of sport activities at outside sporting grounds, in parks or in nature (e.g. tennis, skiing, sport shooting, etc.) Facecover obligatory unless individuals conducting the given sport are at least 2 metres apart and No more than 2 people are conducting sport together, with exception of members of the same household and with exception of staying 2 metres apart from others Associated facilities (showers, changing rooms) remain closed / toilet can be open. Scope of exemptions widened from 20 April onwards: trainings of professional athletes (contact fighting sports not allowed, no spectators allowed) marriage/resgistered partnership ceremony (official, newlyweds, 2 grooms + 4 persons allowed to attend) Scope of exemptions widened from 27 April onwards: church services attended by max 15 persons (under special arrangements - minimum distance of 2 meters between individuals, face masks, hand sanitizers, etc.). Churches may remain open for individual prayer / individual counselling Government Resolution No. 215/2020 Coll. https://apps.odok.cz/attachment/-/down/IHOABMQVW63P Ministry of Health Protection Measure No. MZDR 12745/2020-1/MIN/KAN Ministry of Health Protection Measure No. MZDR 12745/2020-4/MIN/KAN Ministry of Health Protection Measure No. MZDR 15190/2020-4/MIN/KAN Ministry of Health Protection Measure No. MZDR 15190/2020-5/MIN/KAN Ministry of Health Protection Measure No. MZDR 16195/2020-1/MIN/KAN Ministry of Health Protection Measure No. MZDR 16484/2020-1/MIN/KAN

Public domestic transport is not restricted. Trains and buses run in the Czech Republic in normal mode. https://www.mdcr.cz/Media/Media-a-tiskove-zpravy/Od-soboty-plati-mimoradna-opatreni-v-mezinarodni-d

Quarantine of town of Litovel and 18 nearby municipalities including Unicov and Cervenka. https://www.idnes.cz/olomouc/zpravy/koronavirus-unicov-litovel-cervenka.A200316_062222_olomouc-zpravy_jadv People living within the area and working outside, and vice versa, must stay at home. Workers returning from night shifts in the area to homes outside of the area ordered into 14 days' self-quarantine. Police checkpoints on roads to the area. Only supply trucks, police, emergency, and fire rescue service can enter/leave town. Military field mini-hospital build in Litovel on 19 March. Quarantine of municipality of Kynice, where a number of people were infected during the local volunteer fire department's ball. People living and working within the quarantined area can go to work. https://www.novinky.cz/koronavirus/clanek/hygienici-zcela-uzavreli-kynici-kde-se-virus-rozsiril-na-hasicske-zabave-40316848

Full border closures go into effect; nobody allowed out of the country and foreign non-residents no longer permitted into the country. Ban subsequently extended until April 13; https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/the-government-has-taken-further-extraordinary-measures-to-prevent-the-spread-of-the-coronavirus--all-those-arriving-from-high-risk-countries-must-go--180336/

Ban on any gathering at the publicly accessible place of more than 2 people. Exemptions for (1) members of same household, (2) exercise of profession and (3) funerals as long as a distance of 2 metres between people is kept. Ministry of Health Protection Measure No. MZDR 12745/2020-1/MIN/KAN Ministry of Health Protection Measure No. MZDR 12745/2020-4/MIN/KAN Ministry of Health Protection Measure No. MZDR 15190/2020-5/MIN/KAN Judgement of the Municipal Court in Prague No. 14 A 41/2020 from 23 April 2020

people are permitted to congregate in groups of at most two persons in public places, except for household members, the performance of an occupation, business or similar activities and attendance at funerals. When coming into contact with other persons, it is necessary to maintain a distance of at least 2 meters wherever possible https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/development-of-events-over-time/

1. A moratorium proposal on the repayment of loans and mortgages signed before 26 March 2020, which will be binding on all banks and non-banking companies, has been adopted. Both natural persons and corporate debtors will be able to suspend their repayments for three or six months, as they choose. The debtor must notify this intention to the creditor by declaration that he/she/it is taking this action because of the negative economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. However, he/she/it will not have to provide proof of this. 2. Companies which were forced to close their premises due to government orders, will be entitled to defer their rents. The deferral will apply from 12 March to 30 June and deferred payments will have to be paid back within 2 years. Also, a ban has been adopted on terminating the rental contracts of people who are not able to pay rent due to financial distress caused by Covid-19 epidemic. https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/measures-adopted-by-the-czech-government-against-coronavirus-180545/

Testing requirements changed on 27th March to allow anyone displaying symptoms including a fever, dry cough, or shortness of breath to be eligible for a free test. https://www.idnes.cz/zpravy/domaci/koronavirus-testovani-covid-19-horecka-kasel-dusnost-doporuceni-pacient-nakazeny-mrtvi.A200327_170734_domaci_rapc

“smart quarantine” has started in testing mode. The goal of smart quarantine is to prevent the further spread of SARS CoV-2 coronavirus in the Czech Republic as quickly and effectively as possible. Smart quarantine, which will map the contacts of positively tested individuals for COVID-19 using modern information technologies, is intended to help regional hygiene stations trace other potentially infected https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/measures-adopted-by-the-czech-government-against-coronavirus-180545/

The Antivirus Programme makes it possible to recognise the costs incurred by employers on employee wages, including mandatory contributions for the period that this obstacle to work existed on the employers’ side due to closure or restriction of operations as a result of the coronavirus epidemic, be it because of a direct decision by the Government as part of the announced preventive measures or as a result of secondary events related to the epidemic. https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/government-extends-antivirus-job-support-programme-to-end-of-may--181252/ https://accace.com/targeted-antivirus-employment-sustainability-programme-in-the-czech-republic-news-flash/

This is the date when the 14 day quarentine noted above expires

State of emergency extended until 30th April: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-czech-emergency/czech-lawmakers-extend-state-of-emergency-until-april-30-idUSKBN21P2N0

Retail sales and sale of services at establishments shall be prohibited, with some exceptions: https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/61_EM_stores_exceptions_06042020.pdf State of emergency extended until 30th April: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-czech-emergency/czech-lawmakers-extend-state-of-emergency-until-april-30-idUSKBN21P2N0

individual outdoor sports have been allowed. When respecting keeping a safe distance of two meters and the presence of a maximum of two people, these sports can be performed without respiratory protection. The ban on use of common spaces like showers and lockers is still in force. https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/measures-adopted-by-the-czech-government-against-coronavirus-180545/ State of emergency extended until 30th April: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-czech-emergency/czech-lawmakers-extend-state-of-emergency-until-april-30-idUSKBN21P2N0

'Czech schools, closed over COVID-19, will not fully reopen by July when the summer holidays begin, according to a step-by-step reopening timetable the cabinet discussed today [14th April]'. https://news.expats.cz/weekly-czech-news/czech-schools-will-not-fully-reopen-by-summer-according-to-step-by-step-plan-discussed-by-government/

Government outlines five step plan for reopening businesses including shops and restaurants. https://news.expats.cz/coronavirus-in-the-czech-republic/breaking-czech-government-outlines-five-step-plan-for-re-opening-shops-restaurants/

'summer festivals and other events for large groups of people will probably not take place, officials said. Theatres, other culture venues for up to 50 people and indoor sections of restaurants would be the last to open on June 8 after beer gardens resume on May 25 under the current plan.' https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-czech/czechs-to-lift-coronavirus-lockdown-on-shops-restaurants-over-next-two-months-idUSKCN21W2AO

As of 14 April, travelling abroad for "essential activities" will be allowed. This will include business trips, the assembly of a production facility, a visit to a doctor or to a relative. Each trip will be followed by 14 days of obligatory quarantine on return. As of Monday April 27, the rules for crossing state borders have been changed. EU citizens arriving in the Czech Republic for business purposes and university students from EU countries may now come to the Czech Republic. Czech citizens are able to travel abroad, however on their return they must submit to 14 days’ quarantine or provide a test with a negative Covid-19 result. As of Monday 11 May, the current rules for border crossing will be relaxed. All citizens will be able to cross the state border at selected border crossings, which were previously used only by commuters. Railway corridors to Germany and Austria will also be functional. As of 26 May, the regime at the state borders will be eased. EU citizens and foreigners with the status of a long-term resident in EU Member State will be able to enter the Czech Republic in order to perform economic activities, to visit relatives or to study at a university. Everyone will have to prove themselves with a negative test for covid-19 upon entry. https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/measures-adopted-by-the-czech-government-against-coronavirus-180545/

Policy on all school closure subsists https://news.expats.cz/weekly-czech-news/czech-schools-will-not-fully-reopen-by-summer-according-to-step-by-step-plan-discussed-by-government/

Previous policy on work closure subsists

The Ministry of Health has therefore prepares a regularly updated summary of information for citizens. https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/development-of-events-over-time/

Students of the last year of university programmes may return to their universities for individual consultations https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/measures-adopted-by-the-czech-government-against-coronavirus-180545/

The plan to release business and other activities has been introduced – craft workshops, farmers' markets, car dealers can operate https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/86_EM_stores_exceptions_17042020.pdf https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/measures-adopted-by-the-czech-government-against-coronavirus-180545/

Scope of exemptions widened from 27 April onwards: church services attended by max 15 persons (under special arrangements - minimum distance of 2 meters between individuals, face masks, hand sanitizers, etc.). Churches may remain open for individual prayer / individual counselling. http://www.mzcr.cz/Soubor.ashx?souborID=40981&typ=application/pdf&nazev=Mimo%C5%99%C3%A1dn%C3%A9%20opat%C5%99en%C3%AD%20-%20z%C3%A1kaz%20voln%C3%A9ho%20pohybu%20osob%20s%20v%C3%BDjimkami,%20s%20%C3%BA%C4%8Dinnost%C3%AD%20od%2027.%204.%202020.pdf

Universities can reopen to all students, provided that classes are taught to groups no larger than five. https://www.radio.cz/en/section/curraffrs/overview-of-latest-coronavirus-measures-in-czech-republic

Business premises up to 2 500 m2 (only if they are not in shopping malls over 5 000 m2), driving schools, gyms and fitness facilities without the possibility of using locker rooms and showers https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/measures-adopted-by-the-czech-government-against-coronavirus-180545/

Ban on 2 people or more gathering ends, is replaced by ban on any gathering at the publicly accessible place of more than 10 people. Exemptions for (1) members of same household, (2) exercise of profession, (3) funerals as long as a distance of 2 metres between people is kept, (4) church services up to 15 persons. Takes effect April 27 at midnight. Government Resolution No. 452 published as No. 194/2020 Coll. https://aplikace.mvcr.cz/sbirka-zakonu/ViewFile.aspx?type=c&id=38849

Government announces that "elementary, secondary and art schools will also be able to partially open from 11 May." Class size is limited to 15 people and attendance is not obligatory. source: https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/government-approves-the-rules-for-relaxing-emergency-measures-from-11-may--state-of-emergency-remains-in-force-until-17-may-181311/

Businesses allowed to operate: Shops in shopping centres, business premises over 2,500 m2, restaurants can open their gardens while serving food there, beauty services, museums, galleries, outdoor premises of castles and chateaus, outdoor training activities for professional athletes without public access. All theatres, cinemas and circuses may now be opened (max 100 persons) https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/measures-adopted-by-the-czech-government-against-coronavirus-180545/

as of 11 May – shops in shopping centres, business premises over 2,500 m2, restaurants can open their gardens while serving food there, beauty services, museums, galleries, outdoor premises of castles and chateaus, outdoor training activities for professional athletes without public access. All theatres, cinemas and circuses may now be opened (max 100 persons), as of 25 May – restaurants, accommodation services, taxi services, tattoo salons, theatres, cultural and sporting events (limit on number of participants TBC), weddings, indoor expositions of zoological gardens. (Source 1) Starting June 8, a new phase takes effect. Up to 500 people can attend public events like theatrical performances or religious gatherings. This includes mass events indoors and outdoors as well as weddings and services. Museums, galleries, exhibition halls, and other similar facilities can operate with up to 500 people, so long as social distancing guidelines are maintained. (Source 2) Source 1 https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/measures-adopted-by-the-czech-government-against-coronavirus-180545/ Source 2 https://news.expats.cz/weekly-czech-news/more-coronavirus-restrictions-end-today-restaurant-gardens-can-stay-open-later-no-empty-seats-at-cinemas/

Public events can hold but a limit of 300 participants https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/123_EM_events_more-than-300-people_19052020.pdf

Gatherings restricted to less than 300 people. https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/123_EM_events_more-than-300-people_19052020.pdf

Relief lasts until 30th June https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/measures-adopted-by-the-czech-government-against-coronavirus-180545/

Regular updates https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/development-of-events-over-time

The Ministry of health has an interactive map on its website providing all the information about testing centers across the country. And in the further information for each center, it says you need "indication", of symptoms to get testing at this facility  https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/seznam-odberovych-center/

"The most crucial material for the future handling of the COVID-19 pandemic has been approved by the government. This material implements the Smart Quarantine 2.0 project into the organisational structures of the Ministry of Health, and accelerates the epidemiological investigation process." https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/government-approves-incorporating-the-smart-quarantine-under-the-ministry-of-health-new-exemptions-from-wearing-masks-and-the-cancellation-of-shopping-hours-for-seniors

On the Czech Government's website, there are no mentions of "staying at home". https://www.vlada.cz/cz/epidemie-koronaviru/dulezite-informace/mimoradna-opatreni-_-co-aktualne-plati-180234/

"...from 1 June 2020 the prohibition on the presence of pupils and students in primary, secondary and higher vocational education at schools and educational facilities will no longer apply to pupils at special primary schools, children in the preparatory level of special primary schools, and pupils at secondary schools and conservatories for practical instruction, while attendance is not mandatory and these pupils must form fixed groups of no more than 15 pupils, and from 8 June 2020 to pupils at the 2nd level of primary schools and secondary schools or conservatories and students at higher vocational schools for conducting consultation or class lessons, under the same conditions" https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/government-approves-incorporating-the-smart-quarantine-under-the-ministry-of-health-new-exemptions-from-wearing-masks-and-the-cancellation-of-shopping-hours-for-seniors

Starting Monday, a new phase takes effect. Up to 500 people can attend public events like theatrical performances or religious gatherings. This includes mass events indoors and outdoors as well as weddings and services. https://news.expats.cz/weekly-czech-news/more-coronavirus-restrictions-end-today-restaurant-gardens-can-stay-open-later-no-empty-seats-at-cinemas/

Up to 500 people can attend public events like theatrical performances or religious gatherings. This includes mass events indoors and outdoors as well as weddings and services. The organized athletic training or matches on indoor and outdoor sports fields can allow up to 500 people to attend. https://news.expats.cz/weekly-czech-news/more-coronavirus-restrictions-end-today-restaurant-gardens-can-stay-open-later-no-empty-seats-at-cinemas/

“From Monday, June 8, 2020, DPP will renew the standard passenger handling regime on all city bus and tram lines. Passengers will also be able to enter the vehicles again through the front door and the previously locked front rows of seats will be released for them.” https://www.dpp.cz/en/company/news-and-events/detail/342_1107-restoration-of-the-standard-regime-of-bus-and-tram-passengers-dispatching

No mention of stay at home as part of Restrictions https://www.vlada.cz/cz/epidemie-koronaviru/dulezite-informace/mimoradna-opatreni-_-co-aktualne-plati-180234/#omezeni_pohybu_od_11_kvetna

No mention of restricted movement https://www.vlada.cz/cz/epidemie-koronaviru/dulezite-informace/harmonogram-uvolnovani-podnikatelskych-a-dalsich-cinnosti-i-opatreni-ve-skolach-a-skolskych-zarizenich---180969/

Shareholders of small limited liability company (spolecnost s rucením omezeným) will be able to apply for a compensation bonus, currently, a one-time assistance provided at request for the period from March 12, 2020 to June 8, 2020 in the amount of CZK 500 per day. A shareholder can thus receive support up to CZK 44,500.

The companies as employers will be able to pay social insurance premiums in the amount of 24.8 % of wages for May, June, and July 2020 until October 20, 2020. The employers are still obliged to pay employee health insurance premiums in the amount of 6.5 % of wages. However, there is an obligation to pay a lower penalty of 0,01 % of the debt per day (this is a reduced penalty from a regular amount of 0.05 % of debt per day). Employers do not have to pay a penalty that does not exceed 1,000 CZK. The law entered into force recently. https://news.expats.cz/prague-business/important-news-for-small-business-owners-impacted-by-coronavirus-closures-in-the-czech-republic/

Employees in offices are exempt from mask protocol suggesting the re-opening of corporate workplaces. (Other workplaces for example in hospitality industry are definitely open). https://www.eversheds-sutherland.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/czech-republic/en/Coronavirus_a_practical_guide_for_employers

From Monday, June 22, the public events can be organized for up to 1000 people or 5000 people at the same time but divided into separate sectors with max of 1000 people in each of them. Prior to this, the cap was at 500 https://www.osu.eu/24712/the-latest-covid-19-related-news/

Pubs and restaurants have been allowed to open and public gatherings can take place

From 15 June 2020, citizens of the European Union with a certificate of temporary or permanent residence in countries with a low risk of covid-19 and foreigners with the status of long-term resident of a Member State of the European Union with a low risk of covid-19 will be allowed to enter territory of the Czech Republic. Czech citizens returning from countries with a low and medium risk of covid-19 infection will not have to report this fact to the regional hygienic station immediately after entering the territory of the Czech Republic. https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/od-15-cervna-se-mohou-obcane-cr-vratit-ze-zemi-s-nizkym-a-strednim-rizikem-nakazy-koronavirem-bez-nutnosti-testu

ntil end-August, the government contributed 80 percent of wages (incl. SSC) to employers if (i) employees are sent into quarantine; or (ii) employers’ businesses have been closed or reduced as a result of the crisis management or emergency measures taken by the Government. A contribution of 60 percent of wages (incl. SSC) is paid to employers due to obstacles to work on the part of the employer caused by the current epidemiological situation and related measures to prevent the spread of the disease both locally and abroad https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

Advance payments on personal and corporate income tax are suspended for Q2 2020 and penalties are waived for failing to pay property tax and file income tax returns on time. The government approved a moratorium on bank loans (subject to certain criteria and limitations) of up to six months. Interest will still be accrued, and loan duration will be extended. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

Regular updates https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/development-of-events-over-time

A brochure from the ministry of health says you are eligible for testing if you meet at least one of a set of criteria. And one of the criteria is exhibition of symptoms https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/postup-testovani-osob-na-pritomnost-koronaviru-a-pravidla-pro-narizeni-a-ukonceni-domaci-karanteny-domaci-izolace-a-hospitalizace/

Updated information about smart quarantine processes for contact tracing https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/chytra-karantena/

At present, school and educational establishments have been open to the majority of pupils and students, with primary and secondary school attendance only voluntary. Pupils are to form study groups with a maximum of 15 people. Any multi-day school events (school trips), or school competitions or shows are still prohibited. It is the duty of the pupil, student or his / her legal representative, before the first entry into the school facility, to sign an affidavit stating that there are no symptoms of a viral infectious disease (fever, cough, shortness of breath, etc.). https://www.eversheds-sutherland.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/czech-republic/en/Coronavirus_a_practical_guide_for_employers

The spread of COVID-19 is in decline, so the Czech government is gradually cancelling and modifying the issued crisis measures. Shops and service providers can now reopen their premises, so people can return to work. The employer is still generally obliged to comply with the requirements relating to safety and health at work. It should therefore assess all the risks associated with the performance of the work in question and take appropriate measures to that end https://www.eversheds-sutherland.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/czech-republic/en/Coronavirus_a_practical_guide_for_employers

From 8 June, cultural, sports, religious and similar events and other gatherings can take place with a maximum participation of 500 people at the same time, both public and private. The prohibition do not apply to meetings and similar actions of constitutional bodies, public authorities, courts and other public or private persons (General Meeting of a public limited company) held by law, and funerals. When holding mass events outdoors or indoors, it is necessary to: maintain a distance of at least 2 meters between persons (except for household members); that participants have a container of disinfectant available for hand disinfection; after the event, the used aids and spaces will be properly disinfected. https://www.eversheds-sutherland.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/czech-republic/en/Coronavirus_a_practical_guide_for_employers

The Czech Republic on March 12 was among the first countries in Europe to close its borders in an effort to prevent the spread of the virus. It ordered the closure of most businesses days later. The country has since managed to avoid the worst of the pandemic and, last week, the government permitted mass gatherings of up to 1,000 people. https://www.cnbc.com/2020/07/01/coronavirus-thousands-attend-farewell-pandemic-party-in-prague.html

“From Monday, June 8, 2020, DPP will renew the standard passenger handling regime on all city bus and tram lines. Passengers will also be able to enter the vehicles again through the front door and the previously locked front rows of seats will be released for them.” https://www.dpp.cz/en/company/news-and-events/detail/342_1107-restoration-of-the-standard-regime-of-bus-and-tram-passengers-dispatching

No mention of stay at home as part of Restrictions https://www.vlada.cz/cz/epidemie-koronaviru/dulezite-informace/mimoradna-opatreni-_-co-aktualne-plati-180234/#omezeni_pohybu_od_11_kvetna

No mention of restricted movement https://www.vlada.cz/cz/epidemie-koronaviru/dulezite-informace/harmonogram-uvolnovani-podnikatelskych-a-dalsich-cinnosti-i-opatreni-ve-skolach-a-skolskych-zarizenich---180969/

As of 26 May, the regime at the state borders will be eased. EU citizens and foreigners with the status of a long-term resident in EU Member State will be able to enter the Czech Republic in order to perform economic activities, to visit relatives or to study at a university. Everyone will have to prove themselves with a negative test for covid-19 upon entry. All border crossings with Germany and Austria are reopened. The Brno-Turany, Karlovy Vary, Ostrava-Mošnov and Pardubice airports are also reopened. At the same time, only random border controls will be carried out and all border crossings can be used again 24 hours a day. https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/measures-adopted-by-the-czech-government-against-coronavirus-180545/

Advance payments on personal and corporate income tax are suspended for Q2 2020 and penalties are waived for failing to pay property tax and file income tax returns on time. The government approved a moratorium on bank loans (subject to certain criteria and limitations) of up to six months. Interest will still be accrued, and loan duration will be extended. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

Regular updates https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/development-of-events-over-time

A brochure from the ministry of health says you are eligible for testing if you meet at least one of a set of criteria. And one of the criteria is exhibition of symptoms https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/postup-testovani-osob-na-pritomnost-koronaviru-a-pravidla-pro-narizeni-a-ukonceni-domaci-karanteny-domaci-izolace-a-hospitalizace/

Updated information about smart quarantine processes for contact tracing https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/chytra-karantena/

The 'antivirus scheme' was extended until 31st August. Government pays up to 80% of wages. http://archive.fo/I4Eni

In the municipalities of Karviná, Frýdek-Místek, Frýdlant nad Ostravicí, Jablunkov, Bohumín, Havírov, Orlová, Ceský Tešín, Trinec, there will now be restriction of catering services operation between 23:00 to 08:00. https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/od-cervence-budou-platit-prisna-protiepidemicka-opatreni-uz-jen-v-nekterych-castech-moravskoslezskeho-kraje

To control local outbreaks, in the municipalities of Karviná, Frýdek-Místek, Frýdlant nad Ostravicí, Jablunkov, Bohumín, Havírov, Orlová, Ceský Tešín, Trinec, the maximum number of people at indoor and outdoor public events has been capped at 100. Distance of 2 metres must be maintained. But in natural and artificial swimming pools there can be a maximum of 500 people. https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/od-cervence-budou-platit-prisna-protiepidemicka-opatreni-uz-jen-v-nekterych-castech-moravskoslezskeho-kraje

Cross-border workers within the entire Moravian-Silesian Region must now submit a negative test certificate to their employer. https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/od-cervence-budou-platit-prisna-protiepidemicka-opatreni-uz-jen-v-nekterych-castech-moravskoslezskeho-kraje

In general, there is a ban on public gatherings of more than 1000 people, although I believe the aforementioned region-specific ban is still in place. https://www.vlada.cz/cz/epidemie-koronaviru/dulezite-informace/mimoradna-opatreni-_-co-aktualne-plati-180234/

'When large events are held outdoors or indoors, the number of people attending at any one time must not exceed 500' in the municipality of Vlcnov. http://archive.fo/A62dx

The territories of the municipalities of Bílovec, Bohumín, Ceský Tešín, Frenštát pod Radhoštem, Frýdek – Místek, Frýdlant nad Ostravicí, Havírov, Hlucín, Jablunkov, Karviná, Koprivnice, Kravare, Nový Jicín, Odry, Opava, Orlová, Ostrava, Trinec, Vítkov and all municipalities over which these have expanded jurisdiction: Group events of a 100 participants maximum (with a maximum of 5 sectors of 100 participants each), are allowed both indoors and outdoors. https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/current-measures/

New updates from the Ministry of Health website: "The territories of the municipalities of Bílovec, Bohumín, Ceský Tešín, Frenštát pod Radhoštem, Frýdek – Místek, Frýdlant nad Ostravicí, Havírov, Hlucín, Jablunkov, Karviná, Koprivnice, Kravare, Nový Jicín, Odry, Opava, Orlová, Ostrava, Trinec, Vítkov, as well as Bruntál, Krnov, Rýmarov, and all municipalities over which these have expanded jurisdiction: Cross-border workers must submit a medical certificate of completion of the PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 with a negative result, 1x every 14 days (the test must not be older than 4 days)." https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/current-measures/

According to the Ministry of Health website, from 27 July, throughout the Czech Republic: "The maximum number of persons attending large events held indoors is 500 people at any one time in any one section. The maximum permitted number of sections is 5. The maximum number of attendees at large outdoor events is 1000 people at any one time." https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/current-measures/

The list of low-risk countries has been updated, with Sweden included in the list. This means that people arriving from Sweden do not need to carry PCR test results with them. However, "this does not apply to the employees from Sweden and newly also from Luxembourg. For them, it is necessary to undergo testing after arrival." https://www.mvcr.cz/mvcren/docDetail.aspx?docid=22239932&doctype=ART

Romania is no longer considered by the Czech Republic as a low-risk country. Thus, travelling from Romania is subject to protective measures rules. These new rules also apply to Spanish employees. They will have to take the PCR test on arrival from Spain. https://www.mvcr.cz/mvcren/docDetail.aspx?docid=22239932&doctype=ART

No change in coding. https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/current-measures/

With effect from 27 July 2020, throughout the Czech Republic • The maximum number of persons attending large events held indoors is 500 people at any one time in any one section. The maximum permitted number of sections is 5. • The maximum number of attendees at large outdoor events is 1000 people at any one time. In effect, there are limits on public events and so it is coded as 1G. https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/current-measures/

No change https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/current-measures/