Coronavirus infections in the Czech Republic have hit a record high, surpassing 4,000 cases in one day for the first time,

According to AP, the Health Ministry said 4,457 people tested positive on Tuesday, almost 700 more than the previous record on Friday.

Of the total of 90,022 cases in the Czech Republic, 1,387 needed hospital treatment, with 326 in serious condition.

The government has declared a state of emergency and is strictly limiting public gatherings indoors and outdoors, limiting opening hours and number of people in bars and restaurants and closing some schools.

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