Sharjah24 – Reuters: The Czech Republic reported 22,479 new coronavirus cases for Tuesday, the highest tally recorded in the country of 10.7 million since the pandemic started, Health Ministry data showed on Wednesday.
The daily figure represented a 54% jump from a week ago and surpassed a previous record of 17,778 infections seen in January. The country tends to report the highest number of cases on Tuesdays as more people test after the weekend.
The soaring figures come as infections are on the rise in a number of European countries including neighbours Austria, Germany and Slovakia.
The Czechs have had to observe relatively light restrictions in the latest COVID-19 wave compared to previous ones, with the government pledging no school closures or lockdowns, and promoting vaccination.
People have to show negative COVID-19 tests or vaccination certificates to enter restaurants and bars and are required to wear masks inside.
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