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The outgoing Czech health minister Adam Vojtech has said he will propose a new state of emergency today to deal with a sharp rise in Covid cases – with the government to decide on it later.
The state of emergency would, among other things, allow the authorities to deploy medical students in hospitals.
There were 8,244 cases recorded on Sunday, the highest figure for a Sunday since the pandemic began. It follows a new record of more than 23,000 cases in a single day.
The incidence number of new Covid cases per 100,000 people over one week is now more than 1,000; almost three times that of Germany.
The number of people in hospital is creeping upwards, and some fear they could once again match the maximum figures from March, when there were 9,000 in hospital, 2,000 of whom in intensive care.
New restrictions came into force today targeting the unvaccinated. A negative PCR/antigen test is no longer sufficient to access pubs, restaurants and hairdressers, or attend sports or cultural events. Only proof of vaccination or recovery will suffice.
However, the outgoing PM has said, unlike neighbouring Austria, there will be no new lockdown, saying society won’t support it.
The new government – which should be be appointed in the next two weeks – has also spoken out against a new lockdown, although there are now conflicting statements from future cabinet members on the issue.
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