New regulation on Covid testing for free

As of June 1st, Czechs can avail themselves of four antigen tests and two PCR tests a month for free, according to new regulations approved by the cabinet. Up until now antigen tests were covered by insurance once in three days, PCR tests had to be paid for, unless they were ordered by a GP or hygiene officer.

The new regulation comes into force in connection with the reopening of sports and cultural venues most of which will require people to produce a negative test, vaccination certificate or certificate of post-Covid immunity. Antigen tests are valid for 72 hours, PC tests for a week.

The government is yet to decide on testing during the summer holidays. According to Chief Hygiene Officer Pavla Svrčinová Czechs may be allowed two antigen and two PCR tests for free during the summer months.