Czechs warned to expect further tightening of coronavirus measures

Czechs have been warned to expect a further tightening of coronavirus measures this week if the steep increase in cases continues.

In a video address released on Youtube on Sunday the prime minister said the current figures were “catastrophic” and begged people to start taking the epidemic seriously.

He said that in view of the growing number of infected elderly people and the rising death toll it was almost certain that further measures would have to be taken soon.

The government is to address the issue in a video session on Monday afternoon.