The new measures go into force on Monday.
COVID-19
Poland to lift all Covid restrictions apart from masking and quarantine
Limits on numbers in shops, restaurants and nightclubs will no longer apply from 1 March.
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Polish health minister gets increased security over anti-vaxxer threat
Last week a far-right MP told Adam Niedzielski “you will hang”.
Poland approves third Covid vaccine dose for over-50s and health workers
The booster will be available from six months after an individual was fully vaccinated. Registrations will begin this Friday, 24 September.
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.
