COVID-19 update: Czech Republic introduces new restrictions amid rise in cases

The Czech Republic is facing a sudden surge in COVID-19 cases. As the cases have gone up, the country on Wednesday imposed several new restrictions to keep the infection at bay. The infections have reached a new level since late April in the country. The European nation has made face masks mandatory and has also ordered restaurants, bars and nightclubs to check whether the patrons have the required COVID-19 vaccination certificate starting November 1.

The Czech government will also put a time limit on the validity of COVID-19 negative tests.
The country reported 3246 COVID-19 positive cases on Tuesday which is more than double the cases a week ago. The Czech Health Ministry said the number was the highest since April 20, 2021.
Protocols to enter Prague

1) Those travelling from low and medium risk countries will have to fill in the arrival form and take an antigen or PCR test before or within 5 days after arrival.
2) Travellers entering from a high and a very high risk region will need to fill in the arrival form along with submitting their negative PCR test before arrival. After arrival, on the fifth day, they’ll again have to undergo a RT-PCR test at the earliest. Until they get their negative result, it is necessary to self-isolate.

3) Travellers who had COVID-19 in the last 180 days (it is necessary to have a written medical certificate from EU+ country where the isolation was completed or a digital EU certificate on it won’t have to go through the testing and isolation process.

4) Fully vaccinated travellers in the EU+ countries after at least 14 days from the application of the last dose won’t have to isolate themselves.