Poland is experiencing by far its highest ever numbers of infections.
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Huge queues for Covid tests in Poland as infections surge
Some patients with referrals are having to wait hours outside testing centres.
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Polish pool denies discrimination after creating separate queue for vaccinated bathers
Fully vaccinated people are not included in attendance limits at swimming pools.
Missing mass again a mortal sin in Poland as church withdraw Covid dispensation
“Participation is not only an obligation, but also a loving meeting with Jesus Christ, the doctor of our souls and bodies.”
Poland “very close to” Covid herd immunity with 60% vaccinated or recently infected, says minister
Poland has dealt with several outbreaks of the Delta variant, Niedzielski said.
More people allowed in churches, hotels and gyms as Poland further loosens Covid restrictions
Limits on attendance of cinemas, theatres and stadiums will also be eased.
Polish government denies reports it is suspending AstraZeneca vaccines
Delivery delays and low public interest have reduced take-up of the jabs.
Head of Polish episcopate calls on PM to lift church restrictions to protect “human right” of worship
Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki notes that infections have fallen significantly and other restrictions are being removed.
How has the coronavirus pandemic crisis affected Polish politics?
Aleks Szczerbiak
A continuing crisis could undercut the government’s recovery plans and exacerbate tensions in the ruling camp.
University requirements for students to have Covid vaccine raise legal doubts in Poland
The first two such cases, in Kraków and Rzeszów, have been reported.
Government announces further loosening of Covid restrictions in Poland
Children’s indoor play areas may reopen, trade fairs can again be organised, and limits on numbers at private events are loosened.
Poland to begin Covid vaccines for children aged 12+ from next week
The decision follows approval by the European Medicines Agency.
Poland reports lowest daily Covid infections since July
The number of deaths was also in single figures for the first time since September.
Polish archbishop thanks state oil firm for buying newspapers from German owner
He also criticised a German supermarket for evading Poland’s Sunday trading ban and praised the government for its Covid response.
