Charles University is closely monitoring developments regarding the potential spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, following the latest reports and providing updates.
If you have questions about the coronavirus epidemic, write to emergency@cuni.cz or call to +420 224 491 850.
In the event that the situation escalates in the Czech Republic, Charles University will promptly follow instructions issued by the authorities.
General recommendations
The Czech Republic's Health Ministry has issued a set of basic guidelines in line with those set by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as well as the ECDC in Europe and the CDC in the United States.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Wash your hands often with soap and water.
Use hand sanitiser as disinfectant if coming into contact with anyone with respiratory illness.
Avoid crowded areas.
Individuals suffering from respiratory illnesses should take care when blowing their nose, and cover their mouth when sneezing, using tissues and disposing of those in the wastebasket.
Healthcare workers need to be diligent and protect themselves when treating others.
Source: WHO, Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic, ČT24
Where to find information
Find the latest information in Czech and English about COVID-19 at the following websites:
In Czech:
Česká televize (online ČT24):
https://ct24.ceskatelevize.cz/specialy/3037207-koronavirus
Česká televize (přehled ČT):
On-line zpravodajství o koronaviru (ČRo):
Doporučení k cestám do zahraničí (MZV):
https://www.mzv.cz/jnp/cz/cestujeme/aktualni_doporuceni_a_varovani/omezeni_dopravy_koronavirus.html
In English:
World Health Organisation (WHO):
https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses
Research information (WHO):
The newest study of the coronavirus (Nature):
https://www.springernature.com/gp/researchers/campaigns/coronavirus
Anti-hoax page (AFP):
Text: Václav Hájek
Photo: Shutterstock
