Nearly 1/3 of Czechs face economic downturn due to coronavirus, survey shows

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Roughly three out of 10 Czechs say their economic situation took a downturn during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a survey carried out by the agency Median, reports Czech Radio International. 

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Some 12% of people reported an improvement in their economic situation while 57% said their situation remained unchanged.

About one quarter of people said their financial situation had worsened slightly, while 4% said they were experiencing serious financial difficulties.

The survey was carried out among 600 respondents over the age of 18, Czech Radio International says.

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