Covid-19 numbers slightly up again

The Czech Republic registered 7,117 new cases of Covid-19 on Monday, 152 more than on the same day a week ago.

The number of people hospitalized with coronavirus jumped by 400 in 24 hours reaching 5,854; 988 of them are in a serious condition.

The risk index remains at 73 points, corresponding to the fourth level on the five-tier counter-epidemic scale PES. The reproduction number is currently at 1,0.

In view of the risk of new more contagious mutations of the virus spreading, the preventive measures in place correspond to level five on the scale and the government has no intention of easing them in the near future. The country’s borders are closed for all non-essential travel.