The Czech Republic closes its borders for foreigners

The Czech Republic will close its borders, including those with Slovakia, for all foreigners at midnight between Friday (January 29) and Saturday (January 30).

Only essential travels will be allowed. This means people working or studying in the Czech Republic, essential travels to family, medical facilities, nursing homes, wedding or funeral, the iDnes.cz website reported.

Read more about coronavirus in Slovakia:

• Statistics of the positive coronavirus cases

• List of low-risk countries and risk regions

• Guide for travelling in the coronavirus pandemic

• Do I have the new coronavirus? How to proceed if you have a suspicion

• I encountered a person who is COVID-19 positive. What do I do next? (FAQ)

• When will I get my COVID vaccine? FAQs about vaccination in Slovakia

• Measures valid since January 1, 2020