Sales of the amantadine have boomed during the pandemic despite no evidence that it helps in the treatment of COVID-19.
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Suicide attempts among children and teens rose 77% in Poland last year
Police data show there were 1,496 suicide attempts by people aged up to 18 in Poland last year
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One third of eligible school pupils vaccinated in Poland
Children aged 12 and above have been eligible since June, with schools now organising vaccination drives.
“The fourth wave is here,” says Poland’s health ministry amid rise in cases
Infections are up over 40% on last week.
Poland to begin Covid vaccinations in schools
The jabs will be available for children aged 12 and above.
Poland outlines traffic-light local Covid restrictions ahead of predicted fourth wave
Local levels of infection and vaccination will be taken into account.
Poland donates 500,000 Covid vaccines to Vietnam
As Poland’s vaccination rate slows, it has sold excess supplies abroad, but Vietnam is the first to receive vaccines as humanitarian aid.
Poland introduces 30,000 zloty fine for concealing Covid information from authorities
The government estimates that the hospitalisation rate will be 40% lower.
Poland sells 1.5 million unused Covid vaccines to Spain and Portugal amid slowdown in jabs: report
Some 40 countries have reported expressed an interest in buying surplus Polish supplies.
Unvaccinated in Poland “can expect restrictions”, says ruling party chief
Jarosław Kaczyński accused those who refuse to vaccinate of being “selfish” and rejected the idea that it was a question of personal freedom.
Thousands join anti-vaccine “freedom march” in Polish city
“We are the fourth wave,” chanted participants.
Polish far-right group enters orphanage to stop Covid vaccines for children
Police have stepped up protection of vaccination centres following recent incidents.
Poland not planning another national lockdown, says health minister
Businesses with vaccinated staff will likely continue to operate.
Most Poles support restrictions on entering public venues for unvaccinated people
One university has confirmed that only vaccinated students will be able to stay in its dorms.
