Will the head of the health department announce new measures? Will he evaluate the development of the last days and say what awaits us next? Will he reveal that he will again propose the introduction of a state of emergency? It is not known. The ministry only abruptly announced that this was a briefing on the current situation. It is also not clear whether the Minister will speak alone or whether other speakers will speak.
Two hours after Vojtěch’s speech, the government plans to begin negotiations on the re-establishment of the Central Crisis Staff, which was already operational in the spring, when the state of emergency applied and the epidemic in the Czech Republic was gaining momentum.
However, Prime Minister Andrej Babiš (YES) announced on Friday that the staff will have different tasks than in the spring. At that time he dealt with the purchase and distribution of protective aids, now he should primarily serve as a communication link between regions and state institutions.
At the same time, the Prime Minister said at the end of last week that “it cannot be ruled out” that a state of emergency will be declared again. But he let it be heard that Vojtěch must come up with the proposal as the Minister of Health.
Last week, Vojtěch presented another tightening of anti-epidemic measures:
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