Pubs must close at 10 pm, says health minister

The minister of health, Roman Prymula, has announced new measures aimed at curbing the spread of Covid-19. From Thursday restaurants and pubs in the Czech Republic will have to close at 10 pm for the following two weeks, he said a news conference on Wednesday afternoon.

Mr. Prymula said that a maximum of 2,000 spectators would be permitted at outdoor sporting events. Indoors the figure is 1,000.

Only 50 people will be allowed to stand at outdoor events. A rule that no more than 10 may stand at indoor events remains in place.

The minister, who was sworn in earlier this week, said no changes regarding the country’s schools were being introduced. However, he did recommend that head teachers exercise their right to close schools this coming Friday.