Poland has spearheaded efforts by eastern member states.
COVID-19
“Huge increase” in mental health problems among children during pandemic, says Polish health minister
The number of psychological counselling sessions for children and teenagers last year doubled compared to 2020.
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Majority in Poland favour restrictions for unvaccinated, find polls
Most supporters of every major political party apart from the far-right Confederation support the idea.
“We don’t want protests like in Holland”: Poland reluctant to reintroduce restrictions
Infections may soon reach their highest ever level in Poland, says the health minister.
Polish government sends over 15 million text messages to encourage Covid booster jabs
Poland today recorded another 23,000 new daily coronavirus cases and over 400 deaths.
Poland records almost 25,000 daily Covid cases and 463 deaths amid calls for restrictions
“For the time being we do not see the need to introduce additional restrictions,” said a health ministry spokesman.
Poland moves to allow hospitals to fire unvaccinated staff
The health minister said this would not be a form of “segregation”, but simply a way of ensuring the safety of staff.
Nurses detained for issuing false Covid vaccination certificates in Poland
The digitisation minister also recently exposed illegal issuing of certificates.
Poland rebuilds its labour market quickest in EU, according to ILO report
Poland lost the fewest work hours among EU states in 2020, at 2.1%.
Schools to “stay open at all costs” despite being linked to most Covid outbreaks, says health minister
Adam Niedzielski also warned Poland could soon reach 40,000 daily new cases, which would be the country’s highest ever figures.
More fines to be issued for ignoring masking rules in Poland
“We are moving from reprimands to a policy of giving fines,” says the health minister.
Warsaw hospital suspends intake amid surge in unvaccinated Covid patients
Around 90% of deaths at the facility are of unvaccinated people.
Three charged for threatening “false pandemic” graffiti in Poland
If convicted, they could face up to five years in prison.
Poland to launch Covid booster jabs for all adults next week
People aged over 18 vaccinated at least six months ago will be able to register from next week.
