Covid-19: Record number of new non-working day cases on Saturday

A record number of Covid-19 cases for a non-working day – 2,556 – were recorded on Saturday in the Czech Republic. As of Sunday morning, 1,200 people were hospitalized with the virus, 245 of them in serious condition.

On Monday, a one-month State of Emergency comes into effect due to the second wave of Covid-19 infections. Secondary schools in high-risk areas will close for at least two weeks, while cultural and sporting events and other gatherings will be limited in size.