Almost 520,000 people died in Poland last year.
COVID-19
Priest and two soldiers among five arrested for trading fake Covid passports in Poland
They are accused of charging between 100 and 1,000 zloty to around 100 people for fake documents, and could face prison sentences of one to 10 years.
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Poland records 24% excess mortality in first quarter of 2021, with 27,000 additional deaths
Poland had the EU’s highest excess death rate in 2020.
Polish bishops express “serious moral objection” to AstraZeneca and J&J Covid vaccines
They were produced using cell lines derived from aborted foetuses.
Poland reopens preschools, nurseries and outdoor sport but extends other restrictions
The situation has now “stabilised” but is still “serious”, says the health minister.
Police take action after thousands of bikers gather at Poland’s holiest Catholic shrine
The annual event was confined to a mass for motorcyclists.
Poland steps up vaccine rollout as first Johnson & Johnson jabs set to arrive
The first drive-through vaccination point will open next week.
Vaccine centre in Poland authorised reusing syringes for Covid jabs
The medical facility in Rzeszów claims the order did not come into force.
Thousands of fines for Covid violations issued in Poland over Easter as soldiers help police
Almost 5,000 fines were issued on Sunday alone, while restaurants and gyms were found operating in defiance of restrictions.
Poland records highest ever daily Covid death figure of almost 1,000
The figure was, however, influenced by delayed reporting over Easter.
Poland extends current Covid restrictions to 18 April
Educational institutions remain closed, as do hotels, cultural and sports facilities, and many businesses.
“We’ll never return to pre-pandemic world; some will always wear masks”: Polish health minister
Adam Niedzielski also warned that tougher restrictions are now impossible due to “a lack of social discipline”.
Polish president and PM defend Covid relief fund manager after criticism by state TV
The dispute hints at cracks in the ruling coalition.
Poland unexpectedly opens Covid vaccine registrations for over-40s then suspends them again
Surprise at the unannounced decision prompted officials to deny it was an April Fool’s joke.
