Covid-induced state of emergency will not lead to major restrictions: Czech PM
The Czech government has approved a state of emergency to tackle a rise in Covid cases. PM Andrej Babis said the restrictions won’t cause economic pain to the country, which has emerged as one of Europe’s new Covid-19 hotspots.
Speaking on Wednesday, the prime minister told lawmakers that he does not want to close businesses such as restaurants and bars. “We do not want to take measures as in March with a huge impact on our economy and the lives of our citizens,” Babis said.
The 30-day long state of emergency, which begins on October 5, will allow Babis’ government greater flexibility to tighten rules on social distancing, including shutting schools in afflicted regions and limiting gatherings to small groups.