Coronavirus: Czechs note jump in cases, infection rate still low

On Wednesday 134 new cases of coronavirus were recorded in the Czech Republic, the highest daily total since last Friday.

Most new cases stem from a handful of localized outbreaks, such as in the neighbouring districts of Karviná and Frýdek-Místek. To date 13,475 people have been infected with Covid-19 in the country.

Most patients, about 8,500, have fully recovered from the disease, while 355 patients, mostly older people and those with existing health problems have died, according to the Ministry of Health.