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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
World
Zara Whelan

Czech Republic bans UK citizens from entering country due to coronavirus

The Czech Republic has banned British citizens from entering the country for 30 days.

The news comes as the country steps up its response to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

They have declared a state of emergency and have now closed its borders to people from 13 "risk countries" in a bid to stem the spread of the novel COVID-19.

The government also banned its citizens from entering the so-called "risk zones", which include France and Germany as well as Britain.

The state of emergency will be in effect from 1pm GMT on Thursday, while the ban on events takes effect on Friday morning.

International public transport vehicles with more than nine seats will also be banned from crossing borders.

Community spaces like gyms, libraries, and swimming pools will be closed at all times during the 30-day period.

Schools, theatres, cinemas and galleries have already been closed across the Czech Republic.

Gatherings of more than 30 people have also been barred, restaurants must close by 8 pm. and refreshments at shopping malls will be completely banned.

The Czech Republic has so far confirmed 96 cases and no deaths.

Prime Minister Andrej Babis said: "We are also banning theatre, music, film and other performances, sports, cultural, religious, community, dancing, traditional events and other meetings,"

The 13 countries listed by the Czech government:

  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Norway
  • Holland
  • Belgium
  • Denmark
  • France
  • Austria
  • Germany
  • China
  • South Korea
  • Iran
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