Czech republic reports over 1,000 coronavirus cases for second straight day

The Czech Republic reported more than 1,000 coronavirus cases for a second day in a row on Thursday, as it widened compulsory wearing of face masks in an attempt to contain the outbreak. As of the end of Sept. 8, it reported 1,163 new cases, matching neighbouring Germany which has eight times the Czech population.

The Czech Republic reported more than 1,000 coronavirus cases for a second day in a row on Thursday, as it widened compulsory wearing of face masks in an attempt to contain the outbreak.

As of the end of Sept. 9, the country had 31,036 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 1,161 new cases identified by labs on that day alone.

For Sept. 8, it reported 1,163 new cases, matching neighbouring Germany which has eight times the Czech population.

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