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Czech Prime Minister Andrei Babish told Nova television that the state of emergency would be announced at an extraordinary government meeting on Wednesday, but did not reveal what kind of restrictions are planned.
In the Czech Republic, the number of new COVID-19 cases has risen sharply in recent weeks. A total of 65,313 cases of COVID-19 and 615 deaths from the disease were reported in the country.
Bloomberg previously wrote that Babish rejected the possibility of reclosing the economy, despite former Slovak partners of the Czech federation adding the Czech Republic to their red list due to the reception of travelers.
Last month, the Czech prime minister ignored the recommendations of government epidemiologists on the mandatory use of masks in public. He also attacked the World Health Organization after it expressed concern about the deteriorating situation and criticized his government for its intentions to reduce contact tracking.
Like other leaders who announced the virus a few weeks ago, he now tells people to wear masks and be more alert.
“I want to ask everyone to convince those who do not use them to start using them,” he said. – We all sit in the same boat. We have to work together. “
Slovak Prime Minister Igor Matovic also said the government should declare a state of emergency on Wednesday.
In Slovakia, it is proposed from October 1. ban all sports competitions, cultural events and religious services. Weddings and funerals will be allowed if all participants report a negative coronavirus test.
Also starting at 10 pm All restaurants, cafes and bars will be closed at night, and people from different households will have to keep a distance of 2 meters or wear a mask even outdoors. Masks are now mandatory in all public places within buildings.
In Slovakia, 9,343 cases of COVID-19 and 44 deaths from the disease have been reported.
September 26 Coronavirus infection rates in Slovakia have been reported to improve ‘records’ for three days in a row. Last Friday, the Ministry of Health reported 419 new cases of infection.
Therefore, the National Commission against the Pandemic recommended strengthening protection measures. The new rules are scheduled to be released on Monday.
First of all, a stricter obligation of masks and stricter rules for events and celebrations are planned. Prime Minister Igor Matovičius chided residents for not following discipline.
He wrote on Facebook: “The lightness and selfishness have been overcome.” He said that he himself fought for people to have more freedoms than severe restrictions. But now he is frustrated by the irresponsibility of some citizens.
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