Some have already withdrawn from the programme, citing difficulties meeting the requirements.
COVID-19
Polish ruling party loses vote on Covid law after rebellion from own MPs
“If the government does not have a majority in a matter of key importance, it should resign,” says an opposition leader.
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Poland to sell tens of millions of unused Covid vaccines to other countries
The number of Poles registering for jabs has been slowing.
New database produces genetic portrait of Poles
The project aims to help with medical advances by identifying key genetic differences.
“Vaccines are gift from God,” says Polish church as bishops encourage faithful to get Covid jabs
The government last week appealed for the episcopate to support its flagging vaccine drive.
Unvaccinated people make up 99% of Covid deaths in Poland since January
That is “practically the same” as the figure for the US, says the health minister.
Approval of Polish government’s Covid policies reaches highest level in a year
Over half (57%) of Poles approve of their government’s Covid policies while 35% disapprove.
Ban on gatherings during pandemic was unlawful, rules Polish Supreme Court
In the latest successful challenge to Poland’s Covid restrictions, fines against two men who protested the abortion ban were overturned.
Poland introduces free preventive healthcare scheme for over 40s
The system will offer a package of between 8 and 12 test types tailored to each patient.
Court acquits restaurant for operating during Poland’s “unconstitutional” lockdown
They are the latest business owners to successfully challenge Poland’s coronavirus restrictions.
Polish government begins calling unvaccinated people to encourage registration
A million calls will be made, at first to those who have previously declared an interest in vaccination.
Poland reports no daily Covid deaths for first time since March 2020
The number of new infections was also the lowest since March last year.
Poland launches lottery offering millions in prizes for people vaccinated against Covid
Everyone over 18 who has been fully vaccinated is eligible to participate.
Poland introduces mandatory seven-day quarantine for UK arrivals
“We have to take care of the citizens of our country,” says the health minister.
