Czech borders to remain closed until neighbours' situation improves

The borders of the Czech Republic will have to remain closed over the coronavirus threat until the situation improves in the neighbouring countries, Deputy Health Minister and Central Crisis Staff head Roman Prymula told the Senate on Wednesday. "The problem with the disease is that we find ourselves in the region of Europe. Even if we succeed [in tackling the virus] on the national level, there will be other countries that might not be so successful. We will have to keep our borders closed until the situation improves in the neighbouring countries," Prymula said.