The minister says the claims against him are “purely political” and intended to influence the election.
COVID-19
230 people suspected of peddling fake Covid vaccine certificates in Poland
Prosecutors have secured assets valued at more than 3.2 million zloty (€710,000), including gold bars, silver coins and large sums in cash.
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Widely used unapproved drug not effective in treating Covid, finds Polish state-funded study
Sales of amantadine boomed in Poland during the pandemic, and it was even recommended by a member of the government.
Children’s wards nearing capacity in Poland amid surge in flu and RSV infections
One doctor says that over two years of pandemic-induced restrictions has left children’s immune systems more vulnerable.
Over one third of Polish eight-year-olds overweight as obesity rises during pandemic
The study found 44% of parents saying their children now spend more time in front of a computer or TV screen than before the pandemic.
Doctor who called Covid “fake plandemic” and discouraged vaccination stripped of licence for year
The doctor reportedly plans to continue treating patients as a homeopath.
Poland recorded EU’s second-largest population decline in 2021
Poland’s population fell by 185,800, whereas most EU countries saw an increase.
Poland declares success in persuading EU to renegotiate Covid vaccine contracts
Poland has spearheaded efforts by eastern member states.
“Huge increase” in mental health problems among children during pandemic, says Polish health minister
The number of psychological counselling sessions for children and teenagers last year doubled compared to 2020.
Poland removes final Covid restrictions, including masking and quarantine
The new measures go into force on Monday.
Poland to lift all Covid restrictions apart from masking and quarantine
Limits on numbers in shops, restaurants and nightclubs will no longer apply from 1 March.
Widely used unapproved drug not effective in treating Covid, finds Polish state-backed study
Sales of the amantadine have boomed during the pandemic despite no evidence that it helps in the treatment of COVID-19.
Suicide attempts among children and teens rose 77% in Poland last year
Police data show there were 1,496 suicide attempts by people aged up to 18 in Poland last year
“The beginning of the end of the pandemic”: Poland announces loosening of restrictions
Schools will reopen, isolation for infected people will be shorted, and quarantine requirements reduced.
