Police imposed 12,600 fines for missing facemasks in public spaces at the weekend.
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Over 100,000 5-11 year olds signed up for Covid jabs in Poland on first day
The health minister encouraged parents to sign up their children as a “present” before Christmas.
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Unexpected resignations of Polish health minister and deputy prompt speculation and concern
Allies say Szumowski has been the victim of unjust opposition “attacks”.
Half of Poles do not wear masks correctly, with men worse than women, finds study
Research found that, despite masks being obligatory, up to one third of the public did not wear them.
Poland reintroduces restrictions in coronavirus “red zones” as infections hit new record
Poland will be divided into colour-coded zones, with tougher measures for places with big Covid outbreaks.
Poland hands out holiday vouchers to support families and boost domestic tourism during crisis
Polish government launched tourist voucher scheme to boost the domestic tourism industry and support families.
Poland introducing new coronavirus measures amid record infection numbers
Police will check whether rules are being followed in shops and at weddings, while tougher fines may be introduced.
Kilometre-long queues in the Tatras as crowds descend on Polish tourist attractions
Tourists waited at least four hours to board the Kasprowy Wierch cable car.
Reopening of schools could cause cluster outbreaks, Polish scientists warn
Restarting in-person education could cause outbreaks of coronavirus similar to those in mines.
Number of resident foreigners in Poland rises to highest ever level despite pandemic
Almost half a million foreigners now have residence permits.
“We no longer need fear coronavirus”: PM encourages elderly to vote in Polish presidential election
Everyone, “especially seniors”, should vote “in crowds”, says the PM.
Poland reopens flights to UK, Ukraine and Canada, but Sweden and Portugal remain suspended
Other countries on the new list include Japan, South Korea, Montenegro, Georgia and Albania.
Poland planning to reopen schools in September if epidemic does not worsen
Teaching is expected to return to normal, with some complementary remote work.
Poles flock to allotments during pandemic, sending prices rocketing
Paulina Olszanka and Agnieszka Witkowicz-Matolicz
Poles have gone back to their roots in search of a tiny allotment to call their own.
