epa09120242 Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis speaks to media during a press conference after meeting with newly appointed Czech Health Minister Petr Arenberger (unseen), in Prague, Czech Republic, 07 April 2021. Former Health Minister Jan Blatny was removed on 07 April 2021 after about five months in the office by the President Zeman at the request of the Prime Minister Andrej Babis. According to Czech Ministry of Health, more than 27,300 people have died in the Czech Republic since the beginning of the epidemic of COVID-19 disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2. In contrast, the daily numbers of newly confirmed positive cases continue to decline. EPA/MARTIN DIVISEK