Former Czech President Vaclav Klaus was fined for wearing a protective mask on the chin. This was reported by RIA Novosti citing local television.
The amount of the fine was three thousand crowns (about $ 135). It is noted that the politician deliberately incorrectly wore personal protective equipment on November 17 at the celebration in the center of Prague of the anniversary of the anti-communist “Velvet Revolution”.
Employees of law enforcement demanded that Klaus cover his mouth and nose with a mask, but a politician did not obey. Klaus was taken to the police station where a report was drawn up.
The fine was also ordered to pay the former Minister of Health of the Czech Republic Roman Primula and the former first deputy head of the ruling ANO movement Yaroslav Faltynek. On October 21, they went to dinner at a restaurant that was banned from operating due to emergency situations. Moreover, they did not use personal protective equipment. After that, Primula was stripped of his post as minister, and Faltynek was demoted to the post of ordinary deputy head of the ANO.
Earlier it was reported that the Czech Republic became the first country in Europe to weaken restrictions imposed due to coronavirus. The level of epidemiological threat was lowered to the third out of five. Museums, art galleries, restaurants, cafes, shops and commercial services will reopen from December 3. Authorities have also allowed public events with up to 50 citizens on the streets and up to 10 people indoors.