Czech Republic reports 14,119 new COVID-19 cases

The Czech Republic reported 14,119 new coronavirus cases for Wednesday, the fourth highest count in the past two weeks and coming one day after a record daily tally, Health Ministry data showed on Thursday.

The country has seen a spike in infections like many European neighbours and is looking at tightening curbs. The ministry recorded a new high of 22,511 cases on Tuesday.

The government is due to meet on Thursday to approve plans to ban people who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 from access to public events and services from next week, Prime Minister Andrej Babis said on Wednesday.

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