Czech Republic sees record rise in virus cases for third straight day
10:27, 13/09/2020, SundayU: Update: 10:30, 13/09/2020, Sunday
REUTERS

FILE PHOTO: A commuter wearing a protective mask waits for a subway train in Prague, as the Czech government bans all passengers without face protection from the public transport to slow the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Czech Republic, September 1, 2020. REUTERS/David W Cerny/File Photo
The Czech Republic reported its largest single-day increase in new coronavirus infections for a third straight day on Sunday, recording 1,541 cases, according to Health Ministry data.
It was the fifth day in a row with new infections above 1,000 as the country of 10.7 million sees a surge in cases that is among the fastest in the European Union. The government has tightened rules requiring face mask use but aims to avoid harsh lockdowns.