From 9 February it will no longer be necessary to use the green pass to access public places
The new rules, which will abolish covid certificates, will apply from midnight on February 9th. The obligation to wear respirators indoors or the numerical limitations of participants in mass events will remain. Artistic shows, sporting events, congresses and training events will continue to be open to a maximum of 1000 spectators. A maximum of 100 participants can participate in other mass events instead. From February 19th, a maximum of 500 unseated and 1,000 seated people will be able to attend the mass events; Other events, such as cultural, sporting, traditional events, parties and other gatherings, can then be attended by up to 500 participants.
“The wave of omicron is reaching a climax and we anticipate that the infection will soon have a downward trend. This gives us the opportunity to mitigate anti-epidemic measures. At the same time, I would like to ask everyone to continue to follow hygiene recommendations, to act responsibly and thus avoid a possible deterioration of the situation “, explains Health Minister Vlastimil Válek.
Merchants expect an increase in inflows. In bars and restaurants from mid-November only people vaccinated or cured of covid-19 could already enter. As for fitness centers, according to the president of the Czech Chamber of Fitness Jana Havrdová, there is hope for a gradual recovery in the number of customers. Positive expectations also from the organizers of the events.
Source: www.mzcr.cz
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