“The faithful may refuse a pastoral visit if the priest is not vaccinated,” says the bishop.
COVID-19
Chaos and queues as Poland’s new testing requirements for arrivals go into effect
All arrivals (including fully vaccinated people) from outside Schengen are required to show a negative test.
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In the EU’s east, the far right seeks to exploit the pandemic
Dariusz Kałan
In Poland, Slovakia and the Czech Republic, nationalists have mixed pro-business and conspiratorial rhetoric.
Polish region asks Germany for Covid assistance, but government insists it does not need help
Germany’s president has offered help, but Warsaw insists Poland is “self-sufficient”.
Polish minister quits government to work as Covid doctor
The health system is struggling amid record numbers of coronavirus cases.
Schools, cultural institutions and many shops to close as Poland tightens Covid restrictions
Poland is now one step from full lockdown, the prime minister warned.
Poland wants 1,000 doctors from Ukraine and Belarus to help tackle pandemic
The health minister has also promised to double the salaries of medical staff fighting the pandemic.
Polish government tasks state-owned firms with building Covid field hospitals
Ventilators may be running out in some provinces – including where Warsaw is located.
How will the second phase of the coronavirus pandemic crisis affect Polish politics?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The struggles of the healthcare system could undermine the ruling party’s reputation for competence.
Where did it go wrong for Poland’s pandemic response?
Wojciech Kość
A mix of complacency, poor preparation and politics, say experts.
Polish prosecutors seek charges against organisers of abortion protests for endangering public
Education minister also threatens to cut funding for universities supporting protests.
Record numbers of death certificates show “hidden victims” of pandemic in Poland
The number of death certificates issued in Poland has reached a level 33% higher than average.
Polish cities offer support to businesses and seniors amid tightened restrictions
Some local authorities are offering exemptions and helplines.
Poland unveils €400 million support package for businesses affected by new Covid restrictions
The measures aim to help the hospitality, entertainment, fitness and retail industries.
