Coronavirus death toll crosses 20,000 mark

The coronavirus death toll in the Czech Republic crossed the 20,000 mark on Saturday, with another 1,500 patients in a critical or very serious condition.

Over 143,000 people are currently fighting the infection, with hospitals reporting a growing number of younger patients in a serious condition. Over 90 percent of those who succumbed to Covid were over 65.

The Czech Republic registered 14,676 new cases of Covid-19 on Friday, roughly 3,400 more than on the same day a week ago. Health Minister Jan Blatny predicted this week that the daily increase would continue to rise and reach 20,000 regardless of the stricter measures in place.