The Czech government has imposed further restrictions on public movements in an effort to contain the outbreak of the new coronavirus. Prime Minister Andre Babis said the government is declaring a quarantine for the entire country taking effect today. Babis said the government bans traveling in the country except to commute or to carry out work duties. Also, the visits of family members and close relatives won't be banned. The Czech Republic has 253 people who are infected with the new coronavirus that spread from China across the world.

Source: The Standard March 16, 2020 04:28 UTC