health protection measure no. mzdr 15190/2020-4/min/kan ministry of health protection measure no.mzdr 15757/2020-2/min/kan ministry of health protection measure no. mzdr 15757/2020-10/min/kan ministry of health protection measure no. mzdr 15757/2020-13/min/kan ministry of health protection measure no. mzdr 15757/2020-14/min/kan ministry of health protection measure no. mzdr 15757/2020-16/min/kan ministry of health protection measure no. mzdr 15757/2020-18/min/kan elderly only shopping time (65+) 18 march 2020 from 19 march onwards (indefinitely). only elderly (65+) can enter establishments (grocery shops, post offices and others that are still open) at the selected time. the timeframe for elderly changes periodically: 19–20 march – 10 am to 12 am 21–24 march – 7 am to 9 am from 25 march onwards – 8 am to 10 am (only establishments with over 500 m2 public area) ministry of health resolution no. mzdr 12390/2020-1/min/kan, replaced by mzdr 12501/2020-3/min/kan, replaced by ministry of health protection measure no. mzdr 12744/2020-2/min/kan local assemblies limited 23 march 2020 from 24 march onwards (replaced from 7 april onwards). local assemblies only online municipal and regional assemblies shall convene only for necessary purposes (measures regarding covid-19 or necessary to prevent other damages) and shall take place only online. recommendation to broadcast online assemblies publicly on the internet. government resolution no. 274 published as no. 122/2020 coll. 6 april 2020 from 7 april until the end of state of emergency local assemblies subject to social distancing municipal and regional assemblies shall convene in a way that ensures distance of 2 metres between each individual. everyone present must wear face cover. recommendation to allow participation through means of distance communication. government resolution no. 388 published as 151/2020 coll. electronic data boxes use for free 23 march 2020 from 24 march onwards (until the end of state of emergency). "electronic data boxes" is a secure means of online communication run by the government that may be used for formal delivery of documents. normally only communication with authorities is free while communication between private entities is subject to a fee. this fee was waived until the end of the state of emergency. government resolution no. 275/2000 coll. hard measures state of emergency declaration of state of emergency. for the first time in modern history for the area of entire country (previously only regionally, mainly due to floods). a number of other particular measures announced at the same time under government emergency powers (see elsewhere in the table). 12 march 2020 from 12 march 2020 2 pm for a period of 30 days. extended by chamber of deputies until 30 april. extended by chamber of deputies until 17 may. government (cabinet headed by prime minister) has considerably extended powers under the state of emergency. state of emergency may be declared by government for at most 30 days; any extension must be ratified by chamber of deputies. most other measures adopted "indefinitely" remain in force only as long as the state of emergency lasts, as without it the government lacks the constitutional authority to limit the associated rights. government resolution no. 194/2020 coll. vote number 8 of 43rd meeting of chamber of deputies held on 7 april 2020 government resolution no. 369 published as no. 156/2020 coll. vote number 11 of 47th meeting of chamber of deputies held on 28 april 2020 government resolution no. 485 published as no. 219/2020 coll. border enforcement provisional enforcement of borders with germany and austria and limitations on international flights. only selected border crossings remain open: germany (unlimited): strážný, pomezí nad ohří, rozvadov, folmava, železná ruda, krásný les, hora svatého šebestiána germany (limited to regulars only, e.g. cross-border workers, etc.; 5 am to 11 pm): všeruby, jiříkov, vojtanov, cínovec austria (unlimited): dolní dvořiště, české velenice, hatě, mikulov austria (limited to regulars only, e.g. cross-border workers, etc.; 5 am to 11 pm):vratěnín, valtice, nová bystřice international flights only to/from václav havel international airport and kbely airport (both near prague), other airports limited to domestic flights. 12 march 2020 from 14 march 2020 onwards. czech republic is a party to schengen treaty and does not normally enforce its border with other eu countries. government resolution no. 197/2020 coll. borders closure crossborder public transport ban. 12 march 2020 from 14 march onwards (indefinitely). revoked from 11 may onwards. any road vehicle with a capacity of more than 9 people (incl. driver) banned from crossing borders with an exemption of (1) larger vehicles bringing czech citizens or long-term/permanent residents to the czech republic, (2) larger vehicles taking foreigners out of the czech republic (exemption: empty buses, passenger trains, and ships may return to the czech republic). crossborder passenger rail and passenger ship transport banned. only václav havel prague international airport may be used for international flights. (remained valid also after 11 may 2020). an individual exemption may be granted by the minister of transportation. government resolution no. 200/2020 coll. government resolution no. 506 published as no. 225/2020 coll. travel ban – selected countries 12 march 2020 from 14 march 2020 onwards (indefinitely). effectively replaced by complete travel ban from 16 march onwards (see below). foreigners coming in from selected countries banned from entering the czech republic (foreigners with long-term or permanent residency permits exempted). czech citizens and foreigners with long-term or permanent residency banned from entering selected countries. suspension of processing of all visa applications (individual exceptions possible). list of selected countries subject to daily updates, as of the day of ban entry into force they were china, south korea, iran, italy, spain, austria, germany, switzerland, sweden, norway, the netherlands, belgium, great britain, denmark, and france. government resolution no. 198/2020 coll. complete borders closure czech citizens: not allowed to leave the country unless they have long-term or permanent residency abroad. may return to the country; subject to mandatory 14 days' self-quarantine (see above). foreigners with long-term or permanent residency: allowed to leave the country. may return to the country if they were outside when measure adopted; subject to mandatory 14 days' self-quarantine (see above). may not return to the country if left while the measure was in force. foreigners without long-term or permanent residency: allowed to leave the country. not allowed to enter the country. 13 march 2020 from 16 march onwards (ban of 13 march). from 31 march until 12 april 2020 (ban of 30 march). extended until 13 april 2020 (ban of 6 april). exemptions: international freight transport: drivers, flight crews, train crews, ship crews. exempt also freight transport workers employed abroad. diplomatic staff. emergency services while on duty (police, emt, fire, mountain rescue, etc.). people who verifiably periodically cross borders, especially workers with a place of employment no further than 100 kilometres from the border. citizens of germany, austria, poland and slovakia who verifiably periodically cross borders, especially workers with a place of employment no further than 100 kilometres from the border. epidemiology, humanitarian and health experts. members of the european parliament. minors who are citizens of an eu member state with at least one parent who is a czech citizen. persons transporting blood, bone marrow and/or organs for purpose of transplantation. persons with a serious medical condition for purpose of undertaking medical procedures abroad. government resolution no. 203 & ministry of interior notice on exemptions from travel restrictions during the state of emergency (until 30 march) government resolution no. 334 published as 142/2020 coll. (from 31 march) ban on entry of foreigners foreigners without long-term or permanent residency: allowed to leave the country. not allowed to enter the country. leaving country allowed only if the travel is in accordance with conditions of curfew (see above) and purpose of travel cannot be fulfilled within the czech republic 6 april 2020 from 14 april until the end of state of emergency revoked on 27 april. exemptions: international freight transport: drivers, flight crews, train crews, ship crews. exempt also freight transport workers employed abroad. diplomatic staff. persons who periodically cross borders for work reasons epidemiology, humanitarian and health experts. other in case of urgent reasons anyone coming into czech republic has duty to contact health authority and will be subject to mandatory 14 days' quarantine (with exemptions). government resolution no. 387 published as no. 150/2020 coll. government resolution no. 443 published as no. 193/2020 coll. (revocation) restrictions on cross-border movement restrictions on entry into the czech republic and obligatory quarantine for those who enter. 23 april 2020 from 27 april until the end of state of emergency extended on 15 may (indefinitely). foreigners without long-term residency may enter for purpose of: visiting relatives, transiting through the czech republic towards home country (subject to presentation of a repatriation note from embassy) cross-border workers, pupils or students who cross borders periodically european union citizens entering for max. 72 hours in order to conduct economic activity, if they present covid-19 negative test no older than 4 days european union citizens entering in order to conduct economic activity or study at a university, if they present covid-19 negative test no older than 4 days workers in international freight other specific exceptions (critical infrastructure workers, persons whose entry is in country's interest, diplomats and workers of international organisations, etc.) + obligation to inform health authority about entering the czech republic (with exceptions, see referenced resolution) czechs and foreigners with long-term residency must inform health authority immediately after entering the country unless they have covid-19 negative test no older than 4 days (with exceptions, see referenced resolution). all who enter and who were not quaranteened by the health authority must undergo 14 days personal curfew under which they may move only to work and back, do essential shopping, visit healthcare providers, attend necessary administrative proceedings, attend funerals. government resolution no. 443 published as no. 193/2020 coll. (revocation) government resolution no. 495 published as no. 222/2020 coll. government resolution no. 511 published as no. 226/2020 coll. ministry of health protection measure no. mzdr 20599/2020-1/min/kan other measures army deployed at borders army units deployed to support border enforcement (see above). 10 march 2020 from 10 march 2020 onwards (indefinitely). 2,100 czech army personnel ordered to full readiness. army also used for distribution of medical equipment around country (respirators etc.). government decision soldiers deputised 15 march 2020 from 15 march 2020 onwards (indefinitely). 2,096 soldiers and 432 customs officers deputised for police duty. previously, they could serve only in support role. this allows a significantly lower number of police officers to be deployed at the borders and their redeployment back to standard policing duty. 9 april 2020: number of deputised soldiers increased to 4,094. government regulation no. 83/2020 coll. government regulation no. 155/2020 coll. release of emergency funding czk 500 million released from government emergency fund for emergency purchases of medical tools needed to fight covid-19. 13 march 2020 government resolution no. 206/2020 coll. provision of welfare students of secondary and tertiary schools welfare programmes compelled to work duty. 13 march 2020 from 16 march onwards (indefinitely). revoked from 11 may onwards. actual work of students subject to later call-up. at the same time welfare providers are ordered to provide welfare to recipients whose life or health may be in jeopardy (providers cannot refuse provision of welfare). welfare provision aimed at persons that are not self-sufficient (elderly, disabled, etc.). government resolution no. 207/2020 government resolution no. 512 published as no. 227/2020 coll. (revocation) army deployed. 14 april 2020 from 14 april onwards (indefinitely). 360 soldiers deployed to support provision of welfare, especially within retirement homes. place of deployment of particular units dependent on requests from regional governments. government regulation no. 172/2020 coll. obligatory testing of all employees. 30 april 2020 between 4 and 17 may. providers of welfare in retirement homes and of elderly in their own homes must conduct covid-19 antibodies rapid testing of every employee that is in direct contact with clients. rapid testing kits provided by health authority. ministry of health extraordinary measure no. mzdr 18636/2020-1/min/kan social and economical support measures trucks allowed to drive on sundays 13 march 2020 from 13 march 2020 onwards (indefinitely). generally, freight trucks are banned from driving on sundays to ease weekend return traffic. this long-standing ban was lifted to mitigate possible freight disruptions stemming from other measures or general covid-19 impact. government resolution no. 205/2020 coll. income tax deadline extended deadline for income tax submission moved by 3 months for natural persons (new date is 1 july) 12 march 2020 loans repayment delayed banks will provide an