Chamber of Commerce: Most companies preparing to re-open under strict rules

Most of the companies are prepared to reopen factories and shops in the coming days under strict rules recommended by the individual business associations, the Czech Chamber of Commerce announced on Friday.

MPs voted against extending the state of emergency beyond February 14, but the government could use other mechanisms to keep various anti-coronavirus regulations in place.

The Chamber has itself agreed on rules for preventing the spread of the virus with numerous business associations and groups. Businesses must decide whether to ask employees to return to the workplace and offer services, it said.