The variant is present in 8-9% of Europeans and 27% of South Asians
COVID-19
Opposition MPs unfurl banner mourning Poland’s 100,000 Covid deaths
The ruling party criticised the opposition for “politicising the deaths of Poles”.
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Polish Supreme Court overturns fines for violation of “unlawful” lockdown restrictions
The rulings are the latest successful legal challenges to the government’s restrictions.
Poland reports second highest ever daily Covid cases and record number of patients on ventilators
Today’s total of 27,278 new infections is close to the November peak.
Poland returns to national lockdown, closing hotels, schools and shopping centres
Recently reopened venues will close and children will return to remote learning.
Poland records EU’s highest excess death rate in 2020
There were 20.25% more deaths than the recent annual average, a higher rate than in any other member state.
Poland blames “media-fuelled panic” for EU countries suspending AstraZeneca vaccine
The government says it will be “guided solely by hard data”.
Poland makes Covid tests available through online questionnaire without doctor consultation
But some users have claimed that the online test downplays the risk of infection.
Long-term Covid sufferers treated in ancient Polish salt mine 135m below ground
Wieliczka Salt Mine has long been used as a health resort.
Polish town introduces local lockdown tougher than national Covid restrictions
Grodzisk Mazowiecki has Poland’s second highest infection rate.
Poland to suspend planned medical procedures to ensure capacity for Covid patients
The restrictions will not apply to cancer diagnostics and treatment.
Poland announces Covid vaccine schedule for chronically ill people and over 65s
The next stages of vaccination rollout will begin on 15 March.
Polish biotech firm strikes deal to produce Novavax Covid vaccines in Poland
Mabion’s founder said the deal was “the first step” for vaccine production in Poland.
Poland records highest daily Covid cases since November as third wave “gains momentum”
Poland recorded 15,698 positive COVID-19 tests today.
