Czech restaurants, bars and nightclubs can serve customers indoors from Monday, Health Minister Adam Vojtech said, announcing a quicker-than-planned easing of Covid-19 restrictions following a court ruling.

The Czech Republic will also open up to tourists from some European and overseas countries who have at least had their first Covid-19 shot, effective Tuesday.

"I am not entirely happy that we have to make such a radical easing in one moment. If it were not for the court ruling, then I would suggest sticking to the June 14 date (planned for reopening)," Vojtech told a televised news conference.

A clock showing the time at noon is pictured on a building, next to almost empty streets at Old Town Square, Prague, Czech Republic, March 31. — Reuters
A clock showing the time at noon is pictured on a building, next to almost empty streets at Old Town Square, Prague, Czech Republic, March 31. — Reuters

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