The Omicron wave could “paralyse not only the healthcare system, but also other infrastructure critical to the functioning of society”, say experts.
COVID-19
Poland confirms 7th Omicron case as government warns of next wave in January
Polish schools returned to remote learning on Monday.
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Poland announces Covid vaccine plan, aiming for 70-80% of population to vaccinate
It “will be free and voluntary for everyone”, says the prime minister.
Sick leave due to mental health rises 50% in Poland amid pandemic
Prescriptions for anti-depressants have also increased.
Poland entered pandemic with fewest doctors in the EU, finds OECD report
It also has the highest rate of chronic diseases among the elderly.
Poles who donate blood plasma for Covid treatment given tax relief, time off work and chocolate
Among those who have joined the drive to encourage former coronavirus patients to donate plasma is the president, who was infected last month.
Poland to conduct mass coronavirus testing in three regions
Together they have over a quarter of the country’s population.
Schools, restaurants, gyms remain shut in Poland until after Christmas but shopping centres reopen
Almost all current coronavirus restrictions will remain in place, while school holidays have also been moved forward.
Half of Poles would not take coronavirus vaccine, finds poll
A number of polls have shown people in Poland to be less willing to vaccinate than those in other countries.
Polish PM likens EU rule-of-law mechanism to communism and repeats budget veto threat
“A European oligarchy that punishes the weaker is not the EU that we joined,” declared Mateusz Morawiecki.
Pandemic has “stabilised” in Poland and “worst is behind us”, says health minister
Infections have fallen after tougher restrictions were introduced by the government last month.
Only 30 of 300 beds occupied at Warsaw Covid field hospital as it rejects “too sick” patients
The government says the National Hospital should be treated as a “buffer”.
Polish government suspends Covid culture fund after big-name stars claim millions
The fund is intended to compensate for losses due to coronavirus restrictions.
Government scheme to erect Polish flag in every district financed from Covid fund
It has offered a flag and flagpole for each of Poland’s almost 2,500 districts.
