Covid-19: rise in new infections continues

Some 223 fresh cases of Covid-19 were recorded in the Czech Republic on Wednesday, which is nearly ten percent more than on the same day the previous week, according to Health Ministry data. The reproduction number – the average number of people infected by one person with the virus – stands at 1.13, indicating an accelerated spread of the virus.

The seven-day incidence ratio is 12 infected people per 100,000 inhabitants. Some 53 people are currently hospitalised with the coronavirus, with 15 in critical condition. Seven people died with Covid-related complications over the past week.