Sales of amantadine boomed in Poland during the pandemic, and it was even recommended by a member of the government.
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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.
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Schools return to in-person teaching in Poland’s highlands, claiming lack of internet access
The education minister has ordered most children to learn online until the end of February.
Remote learning harmed education, deepened inequality and damaged health, finds Polish state auditor
The Supreme Audit Office criticised the education ministry for failing to provide comprehensive and consistent guidelines for remote learning.
Only 1.5% of pharmacies sign up to Polish government’s free Covid testing scheme
Some have already withdrawn from the programme, citing difficulties meeting the requirements.
Polish ruling party loses vote on Covid law after rebellion from own MPs
“If the government does not have a majority in a matter of key importance, it should resign,” says an opposition leader.
Poland urges seniors to limit contact with others for next “dozen weeks” amid Covid surge
Poland is experiencing by far its highest ever numbers of infections.
Huge queues for Covid tests in Poland as infections surge
Some patients with referrals are having to wait hours outside testing centres.
Polish government has “no Covid strategy” says opposition after talks with PM
A government spokesman said they would seek to add opposition ideas to Covid legislation currently being considered by parliament.
Most pupils return to remote learning until end of February in Poland
The shift to remote classes coincides with the two-week winter school holidays.
Poland to offer free Covid tests in pharmacies and shorten quarantine amid Omicron surge
Available hospital beds are to be increased and over 60s testing positive will be able to see a GP.
Poland records highest ever number of new Covid cases as Omicron surges
36,665 new cases were reported today, with some forecasts predicting the figure to pass 100,000 next month.
Poland suffered 29% excess death rate in 2021, with more deaths than any year since WWII
Almost 520,000 people died in Poland last year.
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.
