The Czech Chamber of Deputies has voted to prolong the nationwide state of emergency in the Czech Republic, but only through April 30. The current state of emergency is in effect until April 12. Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš had previously requested extending the state of emergency for another month, i.e. until May 11, based on a recommendation from the Czech Central Crisis Staff. MPs in the Chamber of Deputies, however, ultimately agreed on a shorter timeframe.
