The Latest: Czech Republic sees record surge in virus cases
(World News Cezch Republic)

PRAGUE — Coronavirus infections in the Czech Republic have been on a steep rise, setting a new record high for the second straight day. The country`s Health Ministry said the day-to-day increase in new confirmed COVID-19 cases was 3,793 on Friday, 300 more than the previous day. The country had a total of 78,051 reported cases since the beginning of the pandemic, with 699 deaths. Currently, 42,320 are ill with the virus, with 1,134 hospitalized and 221 in serious condition. The recent surge has prompted several hospitals to postpone non-urgent operations to be able to treat COVID-19 patients. The government has declared a state of emergency starting Monday with new restrictive measures....