Extraordinary measures adopted

 

Extension of the ban on the free movement of persons throughout the Czech Republic until 11 April 2020

The Ministry of Health has extended the ban on the free movement of persons until 11 April 2020; the Czech Government took note of this extraordinary measure on 30 March 2020.

Extension of the ban on the free movement of persons throughout the Czech Republic until 11 April 2020

 

Extension of the ban on the free movement of persons throughout the Czech Republic until 1 April 2020

The Government has decided, with effect from 24 March 2020 at 06.00 until 1 April 2020 at 06.00, to ban the free movement of persons throughout the Czech Republic, with the exception of journeys to work, to healthcare facilities, to visit family and other essential journeys.

Announcement of a ban on the free movement of persons throughout the Czech Republic – from 24 March 2020 to 1 April 2020,

Ministry of Health 

 

Ban on the free movement of persons throughout the Czech Republic dated 15 March 2020

The Government has decided, with effect from 16 March 2020 at 00:00 until 24 March 2020 at 06:00, to ban the free movement of persons within the territory of the Czech Republic, with the exception of journeys to work, to healthcare facilities, to visit family and other essential journeys.

Declaration of a ban on the free movement of persons throughout the Czech Republic + related documents

 

Declaration of a state of emergency on 12 March 2020

The Czech Government, on the proposal of the Minister of the Interior, has approved the declaration of a state of emergency across the whole territory of the Czech Republic. The state of emergency is declared from 2.00 pm today for a period of 30 days. 

Declaration of a state of emergency + related documents from the Czech Government

 

14 March 2020: Resolution of the Czech Government – overview of crisis measures

14 March 2020: Statement by the Regional Governor of the Central Bohemian Region on the implementation of measures following the declaration of a state of emergency 

15 March 2020: The Czech Government has announced restrictions on movement within the Czech Republic from 16 March 2020

 

Medical care, social services 

Ban on visits to healthcare facilities providing inpatient care 

Recommendation for people aged 70 and over not to leave their homes 

Curfew for clients of selected social services; closure of certain social services

Hospitals will restrict elective procedures and allocate capacity for the treatment of coronavirus from 17 March 2020

Inpatient rehabilitation care

 

Extraordinary measures relating to education

Closure of schools from 11 March 2020

Information on the Ministry of Health’s emergency measure regarding the closure of schools

Information on the Ministry of Health’s emergency measure for higher education institutions 

Decision by the Governor of the Central Bohemian Region on the provision of care for children and young people during a state of emergency, effective from 18 March 2020

 

Information on quarantine:

Quarantine following return from the Italian Republic from 7 March 2020 

Quarantine following return from Italy – temporary residence in the Czech Republic from 7 March 2020 

Quarantine regulations for close contacts

Launch of the ‘smart quarantine’ project from 30 March 2020

 

Restrictions on retail sales

Restrictions on retail sales until 1 April 2020

Shops selling textiles and haberdashery may remain open

Dedicated shopping times for older people and other specified groups 

New exemptions from the sales ban, effective from 27 March 2020 

Extension of the ban on retail sales from 1 April 2020 

 

Other

Obligation to wear respiratory protection from 19 March 2020, document 

Obligation to wear respiratory protection from 31 March 2020 

Regulation on restricted activities for public authorities and administrative bodies from 1 April to 11 April 2020

 

Czech Post, state enterprise

Measures taken by Česká pošta

From 19 March 2020, Česká pošta is restricting opening hours for customers and setting aside specific times for senior citizens 

It will temporarily be possible to collect pensions by proxy – from 23 March 2020

Pension payments, delivery of registered post and time slots reserved for senior citizens 

Options for pension payments from 1 April 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Updated: 31. 5. 2026 v 22:03:09

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