Czechs massively relax restrictions, honour Covid-19 victims

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The Czech Republic is massively relaxing its coronavirus restrictions as the hard-hit nation paid respect to nearly 30,000 dead.

The latest wave of easing came after new infections fell to the levels last seen in August, at which time the government failed to react in time to a rising number of infections, which later contributed to record numbers of deaths.

People in the capital, Prague, formed lines before opening time as all stores and shopping malls across the country returned to business, AP reported.

In a visible change, Czechs were allowed to remove face coverings in all outdoor spaces if they stay at least two metres (yards) from other people.

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