Czech government bans homemade coffee due to EU pandemic

Coffee lovers in the Czech Republic may find themselves on the mainland after the government imposed a ban on the sale of coffee for consumption outside restaurants in order to limit the spread of the coronavirus, DPA reported.

Czechs expressed their discontent in comments on online posts. “This is pure mockery,” wrote one Internet user. “I don’t have time to sit down for coffee in the morning before work,” said another. Other users were sarcastic – this will definitely save us from the pandemic.

The Czech government approved the measure on Thursday, but due to its vague wording, some people thought it was a mistake. The confusion was compounded by a comment from Commerce Minister Karel Havlicek, who said he thought coffee not consumed on-site could be afforded if the customer took the cup of coffee home in a bag or bag.

Health Minister Ian Blatney left no doubt on the matter. He explained that the purpose of the new order is that people do not walk through the bazaars and streets with drinks and food in hand at Christmas.

The state of emergency in the Czech Republic was extended until December 23