The restriction of free movement of persons on the territory of the Czech Republic was declared and subsequently extended. The restriction contains specific exceptions.

Since April 24:

• When in public, it is allowed to gather in groups of a maximum 10 people – with the exception of household members, performing business activities, attending funerals, while keeping the distance of at least 2 meters from other people.
• When in public, it is allowed to consume food and drinks in the area of its sale only under conditions of absolutely necessary cases when the mentioned food and drinks are intended for immediate consumption and in such cases the consumer has move away from establishment at least 10 meters.
• The government restricts doing sports at outdoor sports grounds, parks, in the open air when distant from habitations, and other publicly accessible places, with the exception of fulfilling following conditions:
  • Persons use face covering (nose, mouth) preventing the spread of droplets, with the exception of outdoor sports grounds where individuals or a group of athletes are separated from others by a physical barrier (e.g. a wall or a fence) or keep a distance of at least 2 meters.
  • A maximum of ten people does sport together, with the exception of household members or in case they keep a distance of at least 2 meters from other people.
  • The related indoor areas of sports grounds, in particular changing rooms, washrooms, showers and similar facilities, in which the above conditions are not met, are not used – with the exception of using toilets provided that many people come in contact there, in such cases it is mandatory to introduce stricter hygienic procedures including disinfecting of hands and places which are regularly touched.
• The government orders that professional athletes’ trainings must fulfil following conditions:
  • The training takes place on an outdoor sports ground without the presence of the public.
  • Only a group of athletes not exceeding 10 people training together is present on the sports ground, may be accompanied by absolutely necessary persons from the management team
  • A distance of at least 2 meters is maintained between athletes and other persons.
  • Athletes are not obliged to wear respiratory protective equipment (nose, mouth) during training, which prevents the spread of droplets.
  • A container with a disinfectant for hands will be available on the sports ground.
  • The related indoor areas of sports grounds, in particular changing rooms, washrooms, showers and similar facilities, in which the above conditions are not met, are not used – with the exception of using toilets provided that many people come in contact there, in such cases it is mandatory to introduce stricter hygienic procedures including disinfecting of hands and places which are regularly touched.
  • When training ends, regular disinfection of all used training equipment will be performed.
• Wedding ceremonies must fulfil the following conditions:
  • Only the bride and groom, their best man and bridesmaid, a person acting on behalf of a public authority or a person acting on behalf of an authorized church, a registrar and a maximum of four other persons may participate.
  • During wedding ceremony, bride and groom do not have to wear respiratory protective equipment (nose, mouth) preventing the spread of droplets.
  • Attendants of a wedding ceremony have to keep the distance of at least 2 meters from other persons, with the exception of household members and bride with groom.
  • When the wedding ceremony is finished, all used equipment must be disinfected.
  • The same rules are applied in case of declarations by persons entering into a registered partnership.
• Holding church service must fulfil the following conditions:
  • A maximum of 15 people may attend services at the same time.
  • A distance of at least 2 meters is kept in the area of worship, with the exception of household members.
  • Participants of the service disinfect their hands before entering the worship area.
  • All participants of the service have to wear a respiratory protective device (nose, mouth) preventing the spread of droplets, with the exception of the moment of receiving the Eucharist.
  • Blessing with holy water and other similar ceremonies are omitted during the service.
  • The clergyman disinfects his hands at least before the beginning of the service, and before and after the receiving of the Eucharist.
  • The length of the service is not unnecessarily extended while maintaining the liturgical regulations.
  • The service area is properly ventilated after the service and the contact areas (handles, benches, etc.) are disinfected.
  • The access of service participants to other places in a church / congregation outside the main area of worship is restricted.
  • The same rules apply to weddings and baptisms. When service is not held, churches / congregations remain open for a personal prayer and individual spiritual care.
• The attendance at clubs and associations must fulfil the following conditions:
  • A maximum of 10 people can attend the meeting at the same time.
  • All participants keep the distance of at least 2 meters from other people.
  • A container with a disinfectant for hands will be available.
• All persons are prohibited from moving and staying in all places away from home without respiratory protective equipment (nose, mouth) such as a respirator, surgical mask, face mask, scarf, or other means preventing the spread of droplets, with the exception of:
  • Drivers of public transport who are in a closed cabin separate from the area designated for the transport of persons
  • Children under two years of age
  • People with severe autism spectrum disorders
  • Persons in a closed car, if they are all members of the same household

Last edited on Monday, April 27.