“We are moving from reprimands to a policy of giving fines,” says the health minister.
COVID-19
Warsaw hospital suspends intake amid surge in unvaccinated Covid patients
Around 90% of deaths at the facility are of unvaccinated people.
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Poland declares state of epidemic emergency as first coronavirus death announced
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Polish Senate speaker defends Italian ski trip and falsely blames Chinese in Italy for coronavirus
The speaker has faced criticism for taking a skiing holiday in Italy in the midst of the crisis.
“Time to quarantine society”: Polish government closes schools, cinemas and museums over coronavirus
Universities are also shutting down, but the Catholic church has called for more masses to be held.
Polish state oil firm to produce one million litres of hand sanitiser to combat coronavirus
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Hospital treating Poland’s first coronavirus case lacking basic protective equipment, relying on donations
Nurses are reportedly threatening to stop working if they are not provided with proper protective clothing.
Special act anticipating coronavirus outbreak passed in Polish parliament
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Coronavirus could benefit Polish economy, says minister. But stock market has worst week in 12 years
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