Government introduces night curfew and bans Sunday sales

The Czech government has announced a new set of restrictions aimed at bringing the coronavirus epidemic under control.

As of Wednesday, October 28, people will have to observe a night curfew between 9pm and 5am, employers have been asked to employ home office wherever possible, food and other stores selling essential goods, which still remain open, will have to be closed on Sundays and will have to close their doors by 8pm on weekdays.

People are being encouraged to shop twice a week instead of going out daily and minimize their contacts with others as much as possible.