Prague rated “medium-risk” on coronavirus map

The Czech Hygiene authorities have warned that the coronavirus situation in Prague is worsening. The Czech capital has been rated "medium-risk" on the traffic lights map denoting the degree of coronavirus risk in individual districts. Health Minister Adam Votěch said that at the present time the health authorities are recommending increased precautions, such as facemasks in schools  in the Czech capital, but they may order restrictive measures if the negative trend continues.

As of September 1st Prague residents will have to wear face masks in public transport, at Václav Havel Airport, at the doctors and in public institutions and social services.

The traffic lights map is updated once a week and the situation is assessed on the basis of a number of criteria such as the number of infected per 100,000 inhabitants and community transmissions.